Post by Josh Rogers

One thing I’ve been thinking about after my last post on the accounting talent shortage: I don’t actually think there’s a shortage of capable people. I think there’s a shortage of companies willing to adapt to what the profession has become. The expectations for accounting and finance teams have evolved dramatically over the last few years. Most companies now want professionals who can manage close, reporting, systems, process improvement, analytics, automation, and business partnership all in one role. But many organizations are still operating with: ✅ lean teams ✅ outdated processes ✅ compensation structures that haven’t kept pace ✅ leadership models built for a very different market That’s where I think a lot of the disconnect is happening. There are strong accountants and finance professionals out there. A lot of them are already employed, burnt out, or simply unwilling to leave for a lateral move into another high pressure environment with the same problems. The companies attracting top talent right now seem to understand that this isn’t just a recruiting issue anymore. It’s an infrastructure, leadership, and culture conversation too. Curious if others are seeing the same shift. Christopher Chaput, CCRA Vincent Brindisi Danielle Levine Katie Birkelo Aspire Professional Talent Solutions Kathy Cooney Kristen Rose CFO Alliance Zach Bare Chris Picariello Carleen Skarzynski