Which accounting and finance professionals will have the most promising career prospects in 2007? Robert Half International, the world’s first and largest staffing services firm specializing in accounting and finance, identified five jobs positioned for growth. The information is based on research from the company’s 2007 Salary Guide, actual candidate placements and discussions with hiring managers throughout the United States.
“There are myriad opportunities available for experienced accounting and finance professionals in today’s marketplace,” said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. “Those who combine functional expertise with strong strategic decision-making, communication and technology skills are in the greatest demand and often can command higher compensation.”
Following are five high-growth positions for 2007 identified by Robert Half International:
· Internal auditor – Companies seek internal auditors, particularly those who possess the certified internal auditor designation, to help improve internal controls and meet the compliance mandates of regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
· Compliance executive – Companies are hiring compliance executives with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting experience to help them meet ongoing corporate governance requirements.
· Financial analyst – As firms expand, financial analysts are needed to assist with budgeting and forecasting initiatives and to identify how their organizations can become more profitable. Demand for these professionals is especially acute at the management and senior levels.
· Staff accountant – Accountants with at least three years of experience, including in public accounting, are sought for projects related to general ledger-account maintenance, financial-statement preparation and budget development.
· External auditors – Public accounting firms are expanding their staff levels to meet rising client demand for audit services.
The 2007 Salary Guide from Robert Half International is based on an analysis of the thousands of job placements managed by the company’s U.S. offices and includes an overview of the current hiring environment and national average starting salary ranges for positions in accounting, finance, banking and financial services. Because compensation can vary significantly by geographic area, the guide also includes a regional analysis of hiring trends and compensation variances for more than 70 U.S. markets.
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