by Controllers Council | Jul 27, 2026 | HR/Talent, Trends
For many years, compensation dominated conversations about recruiting finance and accounting professionals. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits were widely viewed as the primary factors influencing whether candidates accepted an offer or remained with an...
by Controllers Council | Jul 24, 2026 | HR/Talent, Trends
The rapid increase in finance and accounting compensation over the past year appears unlikely to be a short-lived event. While many organizations expected salary pressures to ease as inflation moderated and hiring activity stabilized, finance leaders are forecasting...
by Controllers Council | Jul 22, 2026 | HR/Talent, Trends
After several years of moderate salary growth, compensation for finance and accounting professionals has accelerated sharply. For employers, rising salaries represent one of the clearest indicators that the labor market has tightened. Organizations rarely increase...
by Controllers Council | Jul 20, 2026 | HR/Talent, Trends
The debate over where finance and accounting employees should work has entered a more settled, but still evolving, stage. During the years immediately following the pandemic, many organizations treated remote and hybrid arrangements as broad workforce policies. By...
by Controllers Council | Jul 17, 2026 | HR/Talent, Trends
Recruiting has always been one of the more difficult responsibilities facing finance leaders. The challenge, however, is no longer simply finding qualified accountants. Organizations are increasingly competing for professionals who combine technical accounting...
by Controllers Council | Jul 15, 2026 | HR/Talent, Trends
For years, finance leaders have heard warnings about a coming shortage of accountants and CPAs. Retiring Baby Boomers, declining accounting graduates, fewer CPA candidates, and rising business complexity have all been cited as reasons why recruiting would become...
