Hiring in accounting and finance has become more complex, and more critical, than ever. Organizations are facing ongoing talent shortages, rising expectations for real-time financial insight, and pressure to operate with the highest level of precision. For those...
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...
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...
