Episode
CFO vs. Controller: Which Does Your Business Actually Need?
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- Construction Hot Takes
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- Jul 30, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1646
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Summary
In this episode, Greg Gorman and Jeff Robertson breaks down the key differences between a CFO and a Controller, why so many growing construction companies hire without clear expectations, and how defining the right role can lead to better financial decisions and long-term growth. Chapters: 00:00 - Pre-Show Banter & Studio Setup 01:50 - Trending LinkedIn Discussion 05:43 - CFO vs. Controller Roles Defined 10:03 - Financial Strategy & Risk Management 17:27 - Audience Insights & LinkedIn Feedback Check out our whole catalog of Construction Hot Takes episodes on our website! https://ascentconsults.com/construction-hot-takes-podcast/ Interested in learning how Ascent's consulting services could potentially help improve your business's operations? 📈 Click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our expert construction consultants: https://info.ascentconsults.com/meetings/acooper/30-minute-performance-consultation Follow Ascent Consulting on social media! 🤳 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascent-consulting-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascentconsult/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentconsults/ X: https://x.com/ascentconsults/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on our new episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@constructionhottakes