How do you mitigate and manage stress?
The Controller position is stressful as it is visible to leadership and is constrained by tight deadlines. The role is responsible not only for their team but also for coordinating the work of several other departments. Stress is inherent, and this question helps assess how you would manage the stress.
"Due to tight deadlines and the demands of the controller role, stress is inevitable. However, there are steps I take to help mitigate stress. First, I try to spread out the work as much as possible. This includes completing the tasks I can before the crunch of monthly close begins. Also, spreading work amongst my team helps take things off of my plate so I can focus on higher priority items. When I do feel stressed, I like to exercise and cook to help alleviate the stress."
