Also called: Assistant Controller
Leads the team that closes the books each month and makes sure the numbers are right.
You review journal entries from three staff accountants, chase a missing invoice that is holding up the month-end close and explain a strange number to the controller.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 10 years after high school. Bachelor's in accounting; CPA often expected; 6+ years.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Accounting.
Growing much faster than average (about 15% over 10 years). Tracks financial managers.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI speeds the monthly close and needs fewer staff to manage; managers who own accuracy, review judgment and lead teams remain.
Classes: Accounting, Computer applications, AP Statistics, Leadership class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3031.
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