Take control and stay competitive in todaya??s marketThe Controllera??s Function, Third Edition is the go-to resource where new and established professionals can find the most up-to-date information for enhancing their performance and sustaining their companya??s competitive advantage.In this new Third Edition, coauthors Janice Roehl-Anderson and Steven Bragg provide a revised and expanded version of their indispensable operations reference work. Accurate and relevant, The Controllera??s Function gives CFOs and managerial accountants a complete overview of the multifaceted job of the controller-from the most basic "bread-and-butter" aspects to the most advanced.From describing essential competencies to detailing the more sophisticated skills like activity-based and target costing, disaster recovery planning, and outsourcing, The Controllera??s Function offers numerous real-world examples, expertly balancing both the technical and managerial sides of the job. Busy professionals can quickly access the latest information on: Controls best practices Shared services trends Outsourcing implications Performance measurements Cost of capital Tax strategy Financial strategy Just-in-time accounting Reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission Customer relationship management Checklists for new controllers