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Finance Compensation Surges as Competition for Talent Intensifies

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...
Onsite Work Returns to the Forefront for Finance and Accounting Teams

Onsite Work Returns to the Forefront for Finance and Accounting Teams

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...
Controllers Remain the Hardest Finance Role to Fill

Controllers Remain the Hardest Finance Role to Fill

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...
Is the Accounting Talent Shortage Becoming Permanent?

Is the Accounting Talent Shortage Becoming Permanent?

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...
Finance Hiring is Back. But the Recruiting Challenge Has Changed.

Finance Hiring is Back. But the Recruiting Challenge Has Changed.

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...
5 Trends Finance Leaders Need to Know in 2024 – Webcast Highlights

5 Trends Finance Leaders Need to Know in 2024 – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Nov 16, 2023 | CFO Insights, Corporate Finance, Trends

Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on 5 Trends Finance Leaders Need to Know in 2024, sponsored by AvidXchange. AvidXchange is a leader in automating invoice, payment and AP processes. A FinTech unicorn, AvidXchange processes more than 215 billion...
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