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...
by Controllers Council | Jul 13, 2026 | HR/Talent, Trends
After two years of cautious hiring, corporate finance appears to be entering a different phase. The latest findings from the Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study 2026 indicate that finance leaders are preparing for renewed workforce expansion, but the data...
by Controllers Council | May 20, 2026 | HR/Talent
The use of independent contractors has become a standard part of modern workforce planning, particularly for finance organizations managing transformation initiatives, systems projects, compliance demands, and specialized technical work. Yet as contractor usage...
