Hot Jobs in Accounting
Emerging Job
Titles
What's in a name?
As new specialties and roles emerge, the
accounting profession is likely to find new
names for changing functions. Here are some
titles already growing in popularity:
Financial Manager (also
Financial Analyst, Financial Specialist)
Combines financial knowledge with management,
marketing, and operational skills in order to
recognize the impact of financial data on the
business as a whole and on individual
departments. Translates financial data into
nonfinancial terms and communicates it to all
levels within the organization.
Strategic Resource Manager
Responsible for capturing data on all of the
company's resources (both tangible and
intangible, human and technological) and
strategically managing the deployment of those
resources. Serves a consultative role to help
the firm determine how to most cost-effectively
invest in or allocate resources.
Internal Consultant
Financial professional who will define what a
company needs to do in order to grow its
business. Provides profitability and loss
projections of growth opportunities. Also serves
as a liaison with external consultants.
Environmental Accountant
Addresses the issue of how companies can be both
environmentally responsible and profitable. Is a
key player on projects ranging from
environmental compliance audits to managing and
preventing claims and disputes. Contributes to
the creation of corporate reports to
stockholders that describe a firm's efforts to
be a "green" corporate citizen.
Forensic Accountant
Specializes in identifying and tracking fraud,
particularly in the realm of e-commerce. Also
works with other financial and IT professionals
to solve problems related to systems integrity
and security. Investigates mismanagement of
funds, embezzlement and other financial
malfeasance.
E-commerce Strategist/Consultant
Possesses knowledge of Internet regulations and
is experienced in managing and marketing
e-commerce initiatives. Can assess the financial
impact and project potential returns on
e-commerce ventures. Understands entity
measurement and quality assessment.
Operations Accountant
Possesses expertise in both finance and
information technology. Works closely with the
CIO and the IT department to measure the value
of software and web-deployed applications. Helps
businesses make decisions that are both
financially and technologically sound. Also
responsible for working with vendors of
financial software and applications.
Asset Manager
Specializes in investment and retirement
planning for all individuals with a focus on
seniors who seek to live well in retirement
while providing for their heirs. Helps clients
identify and capitalize on sound investment
opportunities.
Personal Financial Planner (also Financial
Consultant/Advisor)
Similar to an asset manager, but with primary
emphasis on helping clients reduce debt, control
expenses and minimize their tax burdens. Also
handles investment and asset allocation
planning.
Elder-Care Financial Advisor
Helps clients develop a sustainable financial
plan for themselves or aging relatives in the
event of disability or long-term illness.
Assurance Services Provider
Part investigative reporter and part market
research analyst. Puts business intelligence
into a financial context and turns data into
knowledge. Works in areas such as e-commerce,
risk assessment, performance measurement and
information technology.
International Accounting Specialist
Handles cross-border transactions, overseas
trade agreements and other activities related to
international business. Possesses comprehensive
knowledge of foreign laws, tax structures and
business practices. Fluent in two or more
languages.
Note: All information
provided by Robert Half International Inc.
unless otherwise noted.
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