What finance jobs are in demand?

Financial jobs that are in demand include positions as a controller, manager, and consultant. Overall, financial advisor careers are among the best business jobs and best-paying jobs, according to U.S. News' career rankings.

Top finance jobs by demand:

• Controller: prepare financial statements and reports that summarize and forecast a business's activity and financial position. They may also develop internal policies and procedures for an organization's budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting functions.

  • Average Salary: $201,894 a year

  • Ten Year Projected Growth: 16%

• Accounting Manager: oversees the operations of an organization's accounting department. They analyze and report financial information, assist with tax processing, and create financial statements to present to the company's board of directors.

  • Average Salary: $77,395

  • Ten Year Projected Growth: 16%

• Financial Manager: responsible for the financial health of an organization. They generate financial reports and develop strategies to help meet the long-term financial goals of their organization.

  • Average Salary: $129,890

  • Ten Year Projected Growth: 15%

• Management Consultant: also known as management analysts, they propose improvements for operational efficiencies in an effort to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

  • Average Salary: $101,988

  • Ten Year Projected Growth: 14%

• Senior Tax Financial Accountant: prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, or other organizations.

  • Average Salary: $74,258

  • Ten Year Projected Growth: 6%

• Treasury Financial Analyst: monitor an organization's financial activity, including cash flow, liabilities, and assets. They analyze budgets, expenses, and future investments to decide whether payments coming to and from the company are being processed properly.

  • Average Salary: $78,169

  • Ten Year Projected Growth: 6%

• Financial Analyst: examine an organization's financial data. By analyzing past financial and investment data, as well as estimating future revenues and expenditures, they can provide guidance to businesses making investment decisions and forecasting for the future.

  • Average Salary: $81,590

  • Ten Year Projected Growth: 5%

They ensure that all financial records, such as balance sheets, income and loss statements, cash flow statements, and tax returns, comply with federal laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

They are also responsible for identifying and resolving any discrepancies in records, statements, or documented transactions.

• Average Salary: $71,550

• Ten Year Projected Growth: 4%