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Where you choose to base your finance career can impact everything from your earning potential to your options for advancement. While New York City is synonymous with the financial industry, it's far from the only U.S. market with ample opportunities for finance...

Key Takeaways A shrinking talent pipeline is the main culprit behind the finance talent shortage. Accounting degrees fell 6.6% from 2023–2024, and more than 300,000 professionals left the field between 2019–2022. Today’s open roles take longer to fill. Every working...

After 25 years in the staffing industry, I've had the opportunity to work with thousands of candidates and countless hiring managers. As managing director of KBW Financial Staffing's financial services division, I spend my days understanding my clients' businesses,...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Workload, burnout, and private equity investment are the main reasons why accounting professionals leave Big 4 firms. Regional and boutique firms serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients do sophisticated work, including multi-entity...

Experienced tax professionals (particularly those working for Big 4 and large national firms) are leaving their jobs at a notable rate. While some are exiting the field altogether, others are choosing to make the switch to smaller boutique firms that serve private...

Whether you’re a finance student weighing your career options or a seasoned professional thinking about a change, internal audit could be a worthwhile choice. It’s a field that offers a clear advancement path, competitive compensation, a front-row seat to how...

If you’re exploring a career in accounting or looking to move up the finance ladder, the financial controller role is likely on your radar. Sitting at the intersection of accounting, compliance, and strategic decision-making, financial controllers play a critical role...

As a recruiter, one of the first things I do when I receive an application is open two tabs: one with the candidate’s resume and the other with their LinkedIn profile. And you’d be surprised how often they tell two completely different stories. Here’s what I see all...

Compete Smarter in Today’s Market Hiring and dealmaking dynamics are evolving fast. AI is accelerating M&A activity as companies pursue acquisitions to scale technology and stay competitive, highlighted by major deals like Google’s acquisition of Wiz. At the same...

The Complexity of Hiring in 2026 Hiring conditions this year are anything but simple. New data shows widening skills gaps across finance and accounting teams, while firms like PwC are reshaping early-career pathways to adapt to AI’s growing influence. Together, these...

Building Stronger Partnerships & Celebrating Success KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is proud to deepen our specialized partnerships with growing firms across the life sciences sector, supporting organizations at the forefront of innovation and discovery....

What the M&A Boom & IPO Comeback Mean for 2026 This week, we’re looking at record-breaking global M&A activity that pushed deal value close to $5 trillion, driven largely by megadeals and renewed investor confidence. We’re also taking a look at the IPO...

AI Workslop & the Rise of Fractional CFOs AI adoption is accelerating across organizations, while finance leadership models are evolving to keep pace with constant change. Together, these shifts are reshaping how businesses think about productivity, strategy, and...

When breaking into accounting (or moving up within the profession), it can be difficult to know what really matters to hiring managers. More often than not, employers are looking for a combination of who you are, what you know, and what you’ve formally achieved. And...