The Controller Game Plan! How Can You Become A Corporate Controller!

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  • Sharing with you tips on becoming a corporate controller. What it takes in terms of education and experience, potential salary, career choices, etc.
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  • @koolrocker12
    @koolrocker12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Never stop uploading, please. This channel is gold.

  • @hackit9578
    @hackit9578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thank you for giving a clear career plan for the thousands of us that have done our degrees and felt lost afterwards. Not many institutions give you career planning advice like you do. They sell you this dream that once you get your degree you on the way to the big four accountancy firms and this maybe be true for 10% of people but not all of us are so lucky. Brilliant work, thank you 😃

  • @andrewcastaneda2023
    @andrewcastaneda2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Im majoring in accounting but i wasn’t too sure on what job I wanted to have after I graduated. After watching this video now I know my path! I’m going to work to become a controller 😁

  • @haeun3745
    @haeun3745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is gold! Thank you so much for the great contents.

  • @Bluesnakes333
    @Bluesnakes333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so intrigued by this channel and happy I came across it. You rock, The Financial Controller!

  • @faithbaloyi4792
    @faithbaloyi4792 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing the interview questions!

  • @danielbilonic1465
    @danielbilonic1465 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for these videos. I've been a senior accountant for almost four years and always wondered how to progress to controller. I fit all the checkmarks except for the public accounting experience.

  • @komalpreetkaur9156
    @komalpreetkaur9156 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video help me a lot and never stop uploading videos about career . Thank you so much sir😊

  • @pavaninaidu2018
    @pavaninaidu2018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for clarifying my doubts

  • @aneezasonisoni9866
    @aneezasonisoni9866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the clear explanation about career planning.

  • @fergusonof3
    @fergusonof3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank goodness for you! I’m starting my career in Accounting and you’ve been a golden ticket for my learning experience! You explain your topics very well in a way that I can understand and retain. Thank you for your channel. You are helping us!

  • @gengchen192
    @gengchen192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank, really like your content

  • @danielwilson1793
    @danielwilson1793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just watched your channel about 1 week ago. This channel has given me a lot of insight. I just started my career as an auditor 1 year ago until now and to be honest, I almost gave up. But thanks to you I have changed my mind. I just realized that there are many interesting knowledge that I haven't know yet until now about audit and accounting. Great content!!
    Looking forward for your next video Mr. Financial Controller !

  • @aarondourado7092
    @aarondourado7092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video, I was looking for this video

  • @turnonfashion313
    @turnonfashion313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video!It is really useful.

  • @richardreijmes6259
    @richardreijmes6259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video Bill, thanks!

  • @saikadixit1155
    @saikadixit1155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the information you give me
    Love from india 🇮🇳

  • @kee-kee8018
    @kee-kee8018 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this info ☺

  • @evansjuma3831
    @evansjuma3831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Bill, this is a great 👍 encouragement and super.
    Could you please expound more on the role of a corporate controller on internal controls, Financial modelling and business forecasting??

  • @agassybrittoj1008
    @agassybrittoj1008 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please make a video on owning a FS report ! Great work , keep up !

  • @annieo.9887
    @annieo.9887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your channel. Please make a video on: 1.) Payroll accounting 2.) Interpretation of financial statements. Thanks Bill.

  • @loidforger5780
    @loidforger5780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. You have really broke it down to the core. Love the content.
    recommendation for TH-cam video.
    Maybe add some low sound copyright free background music.

  • @Ruinoz
    @Ruinoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation !

  • @mothekilla
    @mothekilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos I wish there was something similar for CFO in terms of videos. I want to eventually get to that role currently a sr. Financial Analyst

    • @calebmclarnon6211
      @calebmclarnon6211 ปีที่แล้ว

      The video would be the same of this one. CFO is just a promoted controller. The controller reports directly to the CFO and usually eventually replaces him or you apply for a CFO / VP of Finance job after you have a few years of experience as a controller.

  • @rosmaryalgarin9292
    @rosmaryalgarin9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for makes me thing about very importat things i shoud care related with my profession always you gave us very good advice

  • @AaronCCorbin
    @AaronCCorbin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man! Thanks for the awesome videos. Do you do career coaching?

  • @JjRt-uu9sd
    @JjRt-uu9sd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing. 🎉

  • @foxkm2002
    @foxkm2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the advice. What job position would you suggest I take if I'm trying to head in the controller direction, an accounts payable role or a full charge bookkeeper role? I'm not straight out of college so time is a bit shorter for me. 😁

  • @malamofficial7558
    @malamofficial7558 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank ❤❤❤

  • @marinabudgen5982
    @marinabudgen5982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Bill, thanks for your videos, really helpful for appreciating the scope of the job.
    Could you please make a video about how to manage an accounting team? I’ve got all the knowledge/experience/certification for becoming a Financial Controller. What’s holding me back is the lack or more likely a fear of managing a team of people. What would be the best role for a person who doesn’t want to manage others?
    I like responsibilities of a Financial Controller and can do that comfortably and love putting together Financial and Performance reports but not sure I’d like to manage people.
    What would be your advice?
    Thanks!

  • @morghixs
    @morghixs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am almost finished with my business accounting degree. Where do you suggest starting out (job wise) to get experience to later apply for a controller role?

  • @DaveySharp
    @DaveySharp ปีที่แล้ว

    Within public accountings’ Tax & Audit departments…..which is easier to transition from AP to AR or vice-versa in the first few years

  • @christiangrijalva7954
    @christiangrijalva7954 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big fat thumbs up my guy

  • @dr3amworkz774
    @dr3amworkz774 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey I am currently in school for B.S in Accounting. I noticed my school has this program and another program which is B.S in Accounting with emphasis on public accounting. Is my current program sufficient enough to lead down the road of sitting for my CPA??

  • @phuongpham2009
    @phuongpham2009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your sharing. In case, I’m not really good at number, math, I can’t quickly calculate numbers in my head, link the numbers between reports, should I follow this career? If I’m ready on this road, can you please share some tips to improve and move up? Thanks

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No need to calculate numbers in your head. Just learn to be organized, this will help

  • @heisenberg7049
    @heisenberg7049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the video. Would you say that as a corporate controller, you have a lot flexibility to switch to new or different industries even if most of your work experience was in one particular industry - say for example, real estate or tech or entertainment/media?

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Somewhat. It’s easy to go from software to services or manufacturing. I find it hard to do legal firms or any business that’s a partnership, because i am so used to corporation

    • @heisenberg7049
      @heisenberg7049 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFinancialController I see so it's easy to switch industries between corporations but more difficult if switching to industries dominated by legal firms or partnerships

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes

  • @malikmimoun4938
    @malikmimoun4938 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi , nice channel really Bill , does speaking several language such as German and Spanish help ? Thanks

  • @user-yt7zo3rf6d
    @user-yt7zo3rf6d 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make it about cfo too?

  • @lyricsboat5788
    @lyricsboat5788 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SIR PLEASE REPLY , CAN I DO CMA INSTEAD OF CPA FOR CONTROLLER JOB IN USA

  • @jeanmorones236
    @jeanmorones236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't explore your videos. Wondering if you have a tip on how to study for the CPA.

  • @marisolorrala1508
    @marisolorrala1508 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have experience in everything that you mentioned for 15 years. They just never gave me an accounting title. I never realized I was handling this role. Will titles affect my job pursuit?

  • @themanfromoregon6047
    @themanfromoregon6047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you feel about the CMA certification? I'm in the process of getting a BS in Accounting, and the school I'm going to has a program that is very much setting you up to pass the CMA exams.

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CMAs can earn more than CPAs and have better career satisfaction. But I find that CPA jobs are more plentiful. So the choice for me was CPA

  • @searphhoney
    @searphhoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wouldn't mind seeing a video focusing on financial reporting. That's a skill set that I want to develop, but I don't know-how. I have an associate in accounting. I worked in AR, but didn't deal with a high-level of finical reporting. I'm not sure how to get in a position where I can learn more about financial reporting. Until I get one, I wouldn't mind a video on it.
    I also wouldn't mind hearing your personal experience as being a financial analyst and an account manager. Was there anything that you wished you had known before taking on any of those roles? Were the steps you took to become a controller intentional, or did you simply want to advance your career over time?

  • @shubhneet27kaur65
    @shubhneet27kaur65 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot bro finally got a vedio on this topic only vedio I got on corporate controller 😅😊please make vedio on how to be corporate controller for indian kids who are just in high school!! Can u tell us in easier way

  • @nidhipatel9781
    @nidhipatel9781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally I got a video on this ..thanks a lot sir ...please make a video .how to become Indian kid coprated controller ...plz sir...I hav search a lot but I did not get any video on this ....now u r last option ...plzz sir make video ...for Indian kid

    • @RS-gu3xk
      @RS-gu3xk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same.
      I'm looking for the same video.

  • @namra7462
    @namra7462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wowwww !!!!!! Great 👌👌👍👍👍

  • @stricken69
    @stricken69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir does job is upon marks of degree

  • @dua3653
    @dua3653 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanku sir

  • @cruz1707
    @cruz1707 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you get a job if you are attending college and trying to work around that field?

  • @manojkumar-jw1ud
    @manojkumar-jw1ud 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would be the career for CMA and request if you can add a video on General Ledger

  • @hurricane0885
    @hurricane0885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do a video on the benefit of a cma. I my ultimate goal is to become a controller however I choose to get my CMA vs CPA

  • @melvin7098
    @melvin7098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey man nice vid... i hv a question... can investment bankers become corporate controller??

  • @sanjay4982
    @sanjay4982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I have completed 10th and what I have to study pls reply

  • @belkyhernandez8281
    @belkyhernandez8281 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to transition my career and be a CMA. Currently I review commercial real estate documents including the income, cash flow, balance sheet documents and projection in appraisal reports for the purposes of quality control. I don't make financial decisions. I only summarize information or work with the appraisers in revising or clarifying information for underwriting purposes.
    I make a salary slightly above the population average. With the proper education, can I transition to this track without a severe cut in income? My education is in economics.

  • @nikedrastokes7069
    @nikedrastokes7069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am considering a career change to accounting. I have a full-time job, and wonder if I could learn Accounting from an accredited online school?

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely. You can do a bit of research and you will find plenty of these programs online

  • @liverthorn5613
    @liverthorn5613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve seen a lot of sites say that an MBA is required for a lot of corporate controller and financial manager positions. I was thinking a double major in finance and business administration would be ideal, but now I’m conflicted. Do you think it would be realistic to take both of these classes and accounting in college if I want to start working as early as possible?

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For controller role, only an accounting degree and a CPA are required. MBA is not a big deal for controller roles

    • @liverthorn5613
      @liverthorn5613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFinancialController thank you so much for telling me; I’ll make sure to remember that. Does this still apply to the positions higher up the ladder?

  • @antr9337
    @antr9337 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m A financial controller in the netherlands myself. Here the wages are A lot less in General compared to the US.

  • @cq8578
    @cq8578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello! I have 6 years as an AR and Credit/collections manager...what do you think should be my next move to become a controller ultimately? Should I become an AP manager now? Thank you!!!!

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I prefer you take an "Accounting Manager" role that oversees both AR/AP plus some financial reporting. In doing so, you will get good exposure to AP.

    • @cq8578
      @cq8578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFinancialController sounds like a great next step! Thank you so much!!

  • @fpl1193
    @fpl1193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir can you please explain about depreciation in cash flow statement?

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will do in a future video

    • @malthecpa815
      @malthecpa815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The cash flow statement bridges net income to cash on the balance sheet. Depreciation decreases your net income, but it doesn’t effect cash (its like a “paper” expense) so you add it back on the CFS

  • @blveflame
    @blveflame 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is a CPA required and not a CMA? I thought Controllers are managerial accountants?

  • @MusicKnowsAll
    @MusicKnowsAll ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm definitely upset that I have chosen this career path AFTER already obtaining a BS in Environmental Science. But I will persist, find a way forward, and have a great career nonetheless!

  • @shibu5303
    @shibu5303 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can a CA become finacial controler?

  • @indirectlc5545
    @indirectlc5545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What position should I apply to right out of college to become a controller? what job titles? really want to be a controller.

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s actually the topic of tomorrow’s video

    • @indirectlc5545
      @indirectlc5545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFinancialController lucky me can't wait.

  • @marrydeaustria7220
    @marrydeaustria7220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I do it with a Bachelor’s in Finance? I’m also thinking of doing a supplemental major in math and statistics.

  • @aasvideosandsupervlogs2540
    @aasvideosandsupervlogs2540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm from Uttar Pradesh , India

  • @Hi-rw2ur
    @Hi-rw2ur 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I have done my graduation in finance and taxation, and I'm a semi qualified company secretary from India. Would I be applicable to this job.... Or I have to do another certification ?.......
    Please reply.........

  • @Abdullah-qf4qf
    @Abdullah-qf4qf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much experience required if we work like storm?

  • @ahmedkotb666
    @ahmedkotb666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi
    I am an accountant for 12 years and i am still same in my role without any change.
    I am suffering and i need to change my role to finance.
    Is there opportunity to do that? And the first step to do that.
    Thanks for you.

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi. When you make the move to finance you will be taking a risk of losing the job if you don’t perform good. So I would say make the move when you have extra money saved. Also sometimes you take a reduction in salary initially when you switch, but long term more money. Watch more videos on TH-cam about NPV, ROI, how to budget, etc

    • @opaleyetinuola2988
      @opaleyetinuola2988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Search for corporate finance institute you can take their FMVCA course

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    @belovedharvin1460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Abdullah-qf4qf
    @Abdullah-qf4qf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is after 3 years spend in firm and work with full of capacity can we earn upto 300k.....in US OR UK etc

  • @winterfox6722
    @winterfox6722 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey mr I am in 10th actually can u help me in telling me what should I take science or commerce

  • @danielonyedikachiokwandu8295
    @danielonyedikachiokwandu8295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you need Masters in Accounting?

  • @krishnaprasath7338
    @krishnaprasath7338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this is pure diamond channel than pew die pie

  • @lalitkumarpaliwal15
    @lalitkumarpaliwal15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much money is needed to become corporate controller?

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s not money you need…it’s putting in the years to learn and grow your knowledge

  • @insane_squirrel83
    @insane_squirrel83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, but 200k USD? Damn I need to move to the US, controllers are getting on average 120k CAD here.

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah but realize I am talking about the New York marker which is higher than avg

    • @brandonj6548
      @brandonj6548 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      200k is really high. Small to medium companies in US typically pay 90-130. Big companies are in the 140-165 range. Maybe you could get 200k if you worked for a huge multinational company.

  • @haeun3745
    @haeun3745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think getting a CFA certificate might help as well? I already passed CFA level 1 but I am not sure if I should continue studying for it or just start studying for the CPA exam instead.

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I don't think CFA helps a whole a lot. CFA can position you for a financial analyst role leading you to the FP&A route (a great route actually)

  • @missarora2215
    @missarora2215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In INR it will be 1 crore plus😳😳

  • @updateUrSelf888
    @updateUrSelf888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am doing Acca, Can I get this job??

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes but experience is the field holds more weight than certification

    • @updateUrSelf888
      @updateUrSelf888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much experience matters means minimum years of experience??

    • @TheFinancialController
      @TheFinancialController  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am would say need 5-7 years minimum in aspects of accounting

    • @updateUrSelf888
      @updateUrSelf888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks❤️

  • @shubhamrajput6973
    @shubhamrajput6973 ปีที่แล้ว

    COURSE??
    TO BECOME A CORPORATE CONTROLLER ..