 | Becoming a Contract Controller: Tips For a Thriving Career Opportunities for part-time or contract controllers and financial executives have grown exponentially in recent years. If you've ever considered following this fast-growing trend and striking out on your own, then this is the book for you. Author Ron Rael, who has years of experience as a contract controller himself, shows you how to navigate the unique questions, problems, and opportunities of this consulting niche. After reading this book you will be able to Apply the special skills required of the part-time and contract controller. Understand the role the contract controller plays. Weigh the positives and negatives of being a part-time and contract controller. Know how to be a very effective contract controller. Discuss issues related to the elusive contract executive position. Develop a Position Description for a contract financial executive. Generate ideas on how to market yourself as a part-time or contract controller. Design a tailored action plan for your specific needs. List your own ideas and contributions. Put this information to good use in your own career.Ron Rael, CPA , is a thought leader for the CPA profession on leadership for CFO/controllership topics. He is the CEO of High Road Institute, a leadership development organization. Ron has authored content on topics such as professionalism, customer service, budgeting, accountability, governance risk management and strategic planning. He has coached more than 10,000 accounting professionals in organizations and leadership teams throughout the United States and Canada. Ron's industry experience comes from working in two large corporations, as well as from leading accounting teams in numerous closely held businesses. |
