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Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

Sample of reported job titles: Comptroller, Controller, Corporate Controller, Corporate Treasurer, Regional Controller, School Treasurer, Treasurer, Treasury Consultant

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Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Education  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Related Occupations  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information

Tasks

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  • Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Receive cash and checks and make deposits.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform tax planning work.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Handle all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker’s compensation.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Accounting software — Fund accounting software; Hyperion Enterprise; Intuit QuickBooks Hot technology ; Sage 50 Accounting (see all 9 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software — IBM Cognos Impromptu Hot technology ; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Customer relationship management CRM software — Blackbaud The Raiser’s EdgeSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base reporting software — SAP Crystal Reports Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software; Microsoft Access Hot technology ; Structured query language SQL Hot technology ; Yardi software Hot technology (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software Hot technology — Microsoft Dynamics GP Hot technology ; NetSuite ERP Hot technology ; Oracle Hyperion Hot technology ; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Hot technology (see all 17 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Financial analysis software — Microsoft FRx; Oracle E-Business Suite Financials; Oracle Hyperion PlanningSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Human resources software — ADP Workforce Now Hot technology ; Automatic Data Processing PC payroll for windows PCPWSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Network conferencing software — Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSSSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Project management software — Microsoft Project Hot technology ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Corel QuattroPro; IBM Lotus 1-2-3; Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Web platform development software — Hypertext markup language HTML Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — Microsoft Word Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Determine resource needs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Recommend organizational process or policy changes.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Direct financial operations.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Compile operational data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor flow of cash or other resources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Approve expenditures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Supervise employees.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop organizational policies or programs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Collect payments for goods or services.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare reports related to compliance matters.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Conduct financial or regulatory audits.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluate employee performance.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Manage control system activities in organizations.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Advise others on business or operational matters.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Calculate financial data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Administer compensation or benefits programs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare operational budgets.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Conduct employee training programs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Determine pricing or monetary policies.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Electronic Mail — 100% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 92% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Telephone — 88% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 68% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Sitting — 64% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 80% responded “More than 40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 68% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 84% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 52% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 56% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 56% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 56% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 63% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 48% responded “Very important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 44% responded “Very high responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Letters and Memos — 40% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 44% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 40% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Level of Competition — 58% responded “Highly competitive.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Consequence of Error — 29% responded “Extremely serious.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Conflict Situations — 32% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With External Customers — 32% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
56   Bachelor’s degree
32   Master’s degree
4   Associate’s degree

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.

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Related Occupations

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11-3111.00 Compensation and Benefits Managers
13-1141.00 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-2011.00 Accountants and Auditors   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook
13-2031.00 Budget Analysts
15-2011.00 Actuaries Bright Outlook

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Financial Managers.
Employment data for Financial Managers.
Industry data for Financial Managers.

Median wages (2020) $64.51 hourly, $134,180 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 681,700 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Much faster than average (15% or higher) Much faster than average (15% or higher)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 64,200
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Finance and Insurance
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • American Institute of CPAs external site
  • American Payroll Association external site
  • Association for Financial Professionals external site
  • Association of Government Accountants external site
  • Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada external site
  • Association of School Business Officials International external site
  • CFA Institute external site
  • Financial Executives International external site
  • Financial Management Association International external site
  • Government Finance Officers Association external site

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