For many finance professionals, the ultimate career goal is to become a CFO. The path to becoming a CFO is long, challenging, and at times unclear.
If you’re an accounting professional or even an accounting student, it’s never too soon to start plotting your course to becoming a CFO.
If your firm has had to fill a position recently, you know how tough the labor market is. With unemployment in the area hovering around 3%, finding and recruiting qualified talent is quite a challenge.
Building a career in finance and accounting requires a blend of ambition, strong technical skills, and willingness to put in the work to achieve your career goals. Corporate finance professionals need to listen and absorb constructive criticism, be diligent in their work, and embrace a life-long learning mentality to get ahead.