Hiring qualified accounting talent isn’t getting any easier, and finance leaders know it. In our Spring 2025 CFO Pulse Survey, we asked 250+ senior finance professionals how they’re tackling today’s biggest hiring challenges, from open roles to Gen Z expectations.
What we found? The shortage is worse than ever, and smart leaders are getting creative.
What’s Inside the Report
Talent Shortage? It’s Getting Worse.
87% of CFOs and decision-makers agree: the accounting talent gap isn’t going away. In fact, most say it’s their #1 challenge this year — outranking inflation, compliance pressures, and economic uncertainty.
Time to Hire Keeps Climbing
It now takes 60+ days to fill a single accounting role, and critical positions like Controllers and Tax Accountants are the hardest to fill.
CFOs Are Getting Strategic
Faced with fewer candidates and longer timelines, CFOs are shifting their strategies — using outsourcing, automation, and AI to keep their teams productive and engaged.
Accounting Hiring Trends & Talent Shortages in 2025
Here’s what 253 survey participants, including CFOs, VPs, and Controllers from 20+ industries, from tech and healthcare to manufacturing and nonprofits, are telling us:
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Which roles are hardest to fill in 2025, and how long they will stay open
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Why more teams are investing in AI and automation (but still have concerns)
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What really matters to new hires now (hint: not just salary)
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How top-performing CFOs are building flexible hiring strategies
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Why 65% of teams are turning to outsourcing — and what they’re outsourcing first
Ready to See the Full Results?
Download the full Spring 2025 CFO Pulse Survey above to discover the trends, challenges, and solutions driving finance hiring this year.
And don't forget to browse our other reports.
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