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For Love of Analysis: The Most Important Quality in a Controller

Author : Bill Gerber
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A company’s controller is the individual in charge of producing the small business financial statements that act as crucial snapshots of a company’s financial well-being. Not all companies require the services of a controller in addition to someone to carry out monthly bookkeeping tasks, but those that do understand the importance of finding someone who’s capable and experienced enough to perform the duties of their job flawlessly.

Of all qualities to look for in a potential controller, one stands out among all others as an absolute prerequisite: a love of data analysis. We’re not talking about finding someone who’ll grin and bear the requirements of the job like a true champ—we’re talking about someone who relishes the opportunity to dive headfirst into a mountain of data, not seeing fit to emerge until they’ve achieved complete organization.

While it’s a simple enough task for most small business owners to narrow down a list of potential controller candidates who’ll pass muster on the educational requirements, it’s not always a simple chore to find someone so devoted to their job. If you find yourself facing a similar dilemma, consider the alternative of outsourcing your controller duties.

Just as you have the option open of hiring a team of remote accountants to care for your monthly bookkeeping needs, you can also elect to take advantage of available controller services. Doing so will eliminate your need to perform interviews and try out different personnel before finding the right person for the job. With third party controller services, the right person’s already there. You simply have to contract their services.

 
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