Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study (2024)

Talent continues to be a challenge for CFOs and Controllers with increasing CPA and accountant shortages; that were exacerbated by the global pandemic and caused rapidly changing work environments, with a majority of organizations moving to a hybrid of Onsite and Remote offices. With the pandemic and “Great Resignation” behind us, there are signs of a more favorable employer’s market tempered by volatile market conditions and rapidly changing business and geo-political environments.

In 2024, CFOs and Controllers continued to adapt their finance and accounting (F&A) professional talent acquisition strategies to improve retention, find quality employees, and ensure that the needs of their organizations were being met. This year’s study delves into how your CFO and Controller peers are managing ongoing talent challenges, including retention and recruitment.

The survey results reveal a mix of progress and persistent hurdles, offering insights and trends that are critical for planning your organization’s future F&A talent strategies.