Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Research Study
Report Identifies Talent Challenges and Trends
Chicago, IL—July 26, 2023—The results of a national study of corporate finance & accounting talent or human resources is now available in a published report by the Controllers Council. The research identifies hiring plans, transitions to Onsite vs. Remote work environments, outsourcing usage, compensation and benefits trends, and more.
The 2023 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study was conducted in May to July of 2023 via a national survey of CFOs, Controllers, and related executives across a broad range of industries and company sizes. Despite the easing of the global pandemic, numerous talent challenges persist including Accountant and CPA shortages, transitioning work environments, and continued unpredictable macroeconomics.
Key findings include robust hiring plans, a majority 63% transitioning to Hybrid work environments, significant and growing talent outsourcing, top benefits for maximizing retention, and healthy compensation increase for finance and accounting (F&A) staff.
“The Corporate Finance and Accounting Talent study uncovered new insights into many aspects of effectively managing people during extremely challenging environments”, states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director. “The topic realized much interest from our many Controllers and CFOs, and we invite all to learn from these important findings.”
To view or download the Corporate Accounting & Finance Talent Study Report, link to: https://controllerscouncil.org/research-studies/corporate-finance-accounting-talent-study-2023/
To view the webcast video archive, Corporate Accounting & Finance Talent Study Results Preview – Webcast Panel, link to: https://controllerscouncil.org/events/corporate-accounting-finance-talent-study-results-webcast-panel/
ABOUT Controllers Council
Controllers Council™ is a national member association, community and platform of more than 100,000 Controllers, CFOs, and corporate accounting and finance professionals focused on career development and training, best practice resources, recognition and more. Programs include CPE and professional certification, a national Career Center, strategic research studies, webcasts with expert panelists on trending topics, articles and whitepapers. Controllers Council publishes the CFO/Controller Financial Performance Index™ (FPI), and produces the annual Controller of the Year Awards, Meet the Controller Interview Series, and the Controllers Seal of Approval program.
For more information, visit www.ControllersCouncil.org, or call Executive Director Neil Brown at 312-869-2180.
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Controllership 2030: Predictions Study
Webcast Panel and Survey Announced
Chicago, IL—July 22, 2026—Controllers Council, a member association and community platform focused on corporate accounting and finance, announces the Controllership 2030™ Predictions Study and webcast panel focused on how the roles and responsibilities of corporate financial controllers and related executives will evolve over the next 5 years with AI and technology, talent and skill shortages, along with rapidly changing macroeconomic and political environments.
Controllers, CFOs, CAOs and related corporate accounting and finance executives can participate in this important study by taking a brief, anonymous and strictly confidential survey. Respondents will receive a complimentary copy of the Controllership 2030: Study Report after completing the survey here.
The Controllership 2030: Predictions Study results will be previewed at a complimentary webcast roundtable panel discussion scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 1 PM CST. CPE credit will be available.
“Controllership 2030: Predictions Panel is a timely study as controller roles are rapidly and significantly evolving,” states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director. “Controllers and related corporate finance executives will gain unique insights by participating in the survey, roundtable panel, and the study report."
The panel will include CFO Joy Mbanugo, and Bilal Aziz, AI & Platform Leader @ Lineos, and other panelists to be announced. Moderated by Neil Brown, Executive Director.
The study and webcast panel are produced by the Controllers Council, a member association and community platform focused on corporate accounting and finance training and resources, career development, networking and recognition.
Take the brief and confidential survey, the Controllership 2030: Predictions Study, LINK HERE.
To register for the complimentary webcast, Controllership 2030: Predictions Study Results – Webcast Panel (CPE), LINK HERE.
ABOUT Controllers Council
Controllers Council™ is a national member association, community and platform of more than 100,000 Controllers, CFOs, and corporate accounting and finance professionals focused on career development and training, best practice resources, networking, recognition and more. Programs include NASBA-certified continuing professional education (CPE), a national Career Center, strategic research studies, webcasts with expert panelists on trending topics, articles and whitepapers. Controllers Council publishes the annual CFO/Controller Sentiment™ Study, the Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study, the CFO/Controller Financial Performance Index™ (FPI); and produces the annual Controller of the Year™ Awards, Meet the Controller™ Interview Series, the Controllers for a Cause™ AICPA Scholarship Fund, and the upcoming Controllership 2030™ - Predictions Panel and study.
For more information, visit www.ControllersCouncil.org, or call Executive Director Neil Brown at 630-710-4710.
