Controller Mock Interview
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Question 8 of 25
What is your experience with presenting to senior executives?
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Brian Schuchart is a CPA and Senior Finance Business Partner. His professional experience includes senior management roles with NBC Sports, Virtual Health, and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia.
The interviewer is likely asking this question because it will be expected of you in the role. You might find details pertaining to this in the job description, so always look back over it prior to your interview. Highlight that you have experience presenting in front of leadership and also that you are comfortable doing it. Be specific with what you presented. For example, monthly results, pitches for new initiatives, and so on.
Brian Schuchart is a CPA and Senior Finance Business Partner. His professional experience includes senior management roles with NBC Sports, Virtual Health, and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia.
"I have ample experience getting in front of leadership and presenting. In my previous role as Account Manager, I would present to the CEO, CFO and other senior leaders during our monthly finance review meetings. I always felt the need to prepare in advance for any questions that might arise, and would often circle back promptly on follow-ups that developed during those meetings."
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Prepare in advance for any questions that might arise so to save time on following up on unsettled issues.
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Advance preparation is a great strategy for any type of presentation, but I suggest focusing this response more on presenting to senior executives. Do you have any previous experience in this area? If so, sharing that experience will be critical to this response. If not, share how you would approach this opportunity. (Example: concise slides since executives are extremely busy, preparing in advance for questions, a courteous follow-up communication, etc.)
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