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Job outlook for executive assistant to chief finance officers in the United States
Executive assistant to chief finance officer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected executive assistant to chief finance officer job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for executive assistant to chief finance officers are projected over the next decade.
Executive assistant to chief finance officer salaries have increased 13% for executive assistant to chief finance officers in the last 5 years.
There are over 23,024 executive assistant to chief finance officers currently employed in the United States.
There are 8,828 active executive assistant to chief finance officer job openings in the US.
The average executive assistant to chief finance officer salary is $47,184.
Are executive assistant to chief finance officer jobs in demand?
Executive assistant to chief finance officer job and salary trends over time
Executive assistant to chief finance officer jobs over time
Executive assistant to chief finance officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,024 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 22,913 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 24,497 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 25,092 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 25,453 | 0.01% |
Average executive assistant to chief finance officer salary over time
Executive assistant to chief finance officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,184 | $22.68 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | $45,524 | $21.89 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $44,366 | $21.33 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $42,923 | $20.64 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $41,764 | $20.08 | +4.7% |
Executive assistant to chief finance officer jobs by state
Most common states for executive assistant to chief finance officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 91 | 13% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 166 | 2% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 146 | 2% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 141 | 2% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 19 | 2% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 525 | 1% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 276 | 1% |
| 8 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 199 | 1% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 122 | 1% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 85 | 1% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 83 | 1% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 68 | 1% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 65 | 1% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 53 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 52 | 1% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 48 | 1% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 46 | 1% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 40 | 1% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 37 | 1% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 16 | 1% |
Most common cities for executive assistant to chief finance officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $56,825 |
Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of executive assistant to chief finance officer experts
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DePaul University
Loyola University Maryland
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Baruch College, City University New York
Red Rocks Community College
Berry College
Kris Allee Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Doyle Z. Williams Chair in Professional AccountingUniversity of Arkansas
Accounting Department
What skills will help Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officers earn the most?
Kris Allee Ph.D.: Certainly, passing the CPA exam is a must, as it is considered a necessary condition for advancement. Passing the exam also helps certify the minimum level of skills the person may possess. Financial analysis skills are also highly valued and hard to find in the average staff accountant. These skills traditionally would include computing, quantitative analysis, and understanding forecasting techniques and limitations. Finally, communication skills and the ability to effectively manage expectations and projects are what make an accountant indispensable and valuable to a firm.
Frank Longo
Assistant Professor of BusinessCentenary University
Business Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officers?
Frank Longo: Proficiency with emerging technology is an attention-getter. We should note that the Certified Public Accountants Exam will contain three sections by 2024, including Data Analytics, Tax Compliance and Planning, and Information System and Controls. A basic knowledge will be required in each of these, and the CPA candidate will identify one area of the above for more detailed testing. This change in knowledge requirements reflects the skills employers see as most important to hire. Using technology in any of these areas can move a candidate to the top of the hiring list. We should emphasize that the job candidate does not need to be an expert in each area, but the ability to effectively use technology in one area is important. Employers are looking for the ability to use technology in information security, business processes, information systems, IT audits, data analytics, and tax planning but not all of them.
Keep in mind that successful firms performed audits, prepared tax returns, advised clients on data security, and much more during the pandemic, and they often did so remotely. This can be expected to continue into the future.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officers?
Delvin Grant: Yes. I strongly believe coronavirus will have a lasting impact on new graduates. A increasing paradigm shift is taking place as we speak, as some IT-related jobs can be done remotely. I expect the shift to continue until a steady state condition is achieved, when companies feel they have the right mix of remote and face-to-face employment. Some companies may resist the trend, valuing face-to-face over remote working. Face-to-face satisfies a human need to socialize and, in some cultures, much business is done by face-to-face. There is evidence of a paradigm shift as many IT employees work remotely, due to the pandemic. Some companies have realized the shift is here to stay and others take a wait and see attitude. It is hard not to recognize the shift as there are cost saving from office rent, office space, heating, cooling, computing cost, travel costs, etc. The impact will vary by profession. IT and other professions are a natural fit for remote working while others are not. For example, a chemist working in a lab environment cannot work from home as his lab is the only place to mix and experiment with chemicals and chemistry.
Dr. JP Krahel Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Accounting, Accounting Department ChairLoyola University Maryland
Accounting Department
What technical skills for an Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officer stand out to employers?
Dr. JP Krahel Ph.D.: First, Excel. It's the most basic, essential tool for the accounting professional. If you can come in on Day 1 knowing essential keyboard shortcuts, proper formula and reference use, and how to format a spreadsheet properly, you'll have an immediate advantage over your peers.
Second, believe it or not, is writing. People think that accounting is all about numbers, but really, it's less about the math (which Excel does for you) and more about being able to explain the deeper meaning behind the results. Can you explain complex depreciation methods to an audit client? Give bad news to a tax client in an understandable way? These are big deals.
Third is data analytics. Given the immense volume of data now available to firms, someone who can extract, clean, and present that data using modern software tools will have an edge. It's really another form of communication, and one that early-career accounting professionals would do well to familiarize themselves with before entering the workforce.
What general advice would you give to an Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officer?
Sean Cote: Enjoy every day.
Learn from everything you do in your job. Especially when you make mistakes. I did a triathlon two years ago. It took a ton of training for me to be ready for this race. Was I good at anything that was part of the triathlon? Nope, in fact, I HATE running and biking. But I knew that if I put my mind to it, and worked hard, I could finish this race... and I did! The same thing applies to your career. Work hard and put your mind to it and you can reach your long-term career goals. Good luck, graduates!
Dr. Lilac Nachum Ph.D.
Professor, International BusinessBaruch College, City University New York
Allen G. Aaronson Department of Marketing & International Business
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officers?
Dr. Lilac Nachum Ph.D.: The impact of the pandemic on graduates' employment opportunities is already notable, apparent in terms of the demand for graduates and the nature of employment. With millions of people out of jobs, the pandemic diminished the employment prospects and made it more difficult to enter into the job market. But whereas this effect is likely to be short-lived, and may disappear as the economy recovers, the more enduring one would be the change in the nature of employment. As the economy goes through structural change, the nature of the demand for jobs would change too. The crisis triggered accelerated transformation to "all things digital", much of it is likely to continue beyond the pandemics. This would boost demand for employment in the digital economy.
What type of skills will young Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officers need?
Dr. Lilac Nachum Ph.D.: In light of the changes described in #1, the most apparent skills would be those related to digital employment. These will relate to both new opportunities, created digitally, as well as the transformation of brick and mortar jobs online. The former requires skills such as online management of supply chains, digital marketing, online sale, and the likes. These new jobs might require in addition to digital skills also heavy doses of creativity and entrepreneurship as new products and industries are being created and developed. In relation to the latter, the jobs themselves might be well established and familiar for some graduates but their delivery would be transformed in significant ways and require advanced digital skills related to the implementation of these activities.
What experience really stands out on Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officer resumes?
Dr. Lilac Nachum Ph.D.: Digital experience as well as entrepreneurial background, as it signals to potential employers the ability to capitalize on the new opportunities opening up digitally.
Janet Tarase
Lead Accounting Faculty / Accounting Department ChairRed Rocks Community College
Accounting Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officer job market given the pandemic?
Janet Tarase: Even though over 7 million people are currently unemployed, employers still need individuals to maintain their operations. Human Resource departments are recruiting individuals through social media platforms. My daughter works in HR recruiting and they only use LinkedIn. Companies are using video or phone interviews to select candidates. Which means that potential candidates have to communicate effectively and make a good first impression quickly.
Employers will be looking for individuals that have proven communication, organizational and time management skills that are able to work independently since telecommuting will be continuing in the future. Applicants will also need to have technological and critical thinking skills to manage the challenges presented while working from home. Because of the pandemic and so many of us having to work from home, companies may broaden their recruiting geography to find the best candidates out of state or in different time zones. Finally, employees need to be flexible and resilient - you never know what the next job requirement will demand.
What general advice would you give to an Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officer?
Janet Tarase: Create a vision board to set your yearly objectives and a long-term strategic plan that includes your professional and personal goal aspirations; be prepared to modify both of these guides as things change in your life. Join LinkedIn, if you haven't already, update it and make sure it is current. Make connections with a local professionals' group and create a network of like-minded, goal-oriented individuals. Also find a mentor or ask senior employees for their advice and counseling. Clean up your social media accounts or at the very least mark your questionable content as private so you are not sharing it publicly; become the professional you want to be. Continue your professional development, either through your employer, free online programs, or by furthering your education. Keep track of your accomplishments and continue to update your biography and resume. Finally, be appreciative and modest - thank those that help you and make sure to acknowledge those who participated in your successes.
What general advice would you give to an Executive Assistant To Chief Finance Officer?
Ken Johnston Ph.D.: With so much uncertainty in the economy currently, due to the coronavirus, graduates are going to have to be patient and flexible when it comes to beginning their careers. For many recent graduates, job start times have been delayed and may turn virtual as this pandemic plays out. Be reluctant to sign yearlong apartment rental agreements or include a coronavirus escape clause if your job is suspended. If your career starts virtually, move home and use those rental payment savings to start a Roth IRA. A Roth IRA is preferred as you are in a lower tax bracket when you begin your career, and given the size of the national debt, taxes are going to have to increase in the future. As Warren Buffet says, "Every decade or so, dark clouds will fill the economic skies, and they will briefly rain gold." If you can create investable cash, these are buying opportunities. Investable capital in these situations is like buckets to catch the rain.