Controller

August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

Controller: The Chief Accounting Executive

Finance Accounting Management Controller Accounting Financial Reporting Taxation Auditing

Explore the role, responsibilities, and significance of the Controller, the chief accounting executive responsible for financial reporting, taxation, and auditing within an organization.

August 25, 2024 4 min read Definitions

Controller or Comptroller: Chief Accountant of a Company

Finance Accounting Business Management Controller Comptroller Chief Accountant Financial Management Corporate Governance

An in-depth look at the roles and responsibilities of a Controller or Comptroller, the chief accountant of a company. This entry explores their duties, significance, and differences in smaller vs. larger companies.

August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Private Accountants: In-House Financial Experts

Finance Accounting Accounting Finance Controller Private Accountants Financial Supervision

Private accountants are in-house professionals employed by an organization to maintain financial control and supervise the organization's accounting system. The most senior private accountant in an organization is known as the Controller.