According to Robert Half International, these finance specialties will be in particular demand this year.
INTERNAL AUDITOR:
Average salaries are expected to climb 6.7%, to $81,500–$109,500 (at companies with more than $250 million in revenue). Candidates who possess the certified internal-auditor designation will be especially sought.
HEDGE-FUND ACCOUNTANT:
Those with three to seven years of experience, which should include contributing to the production of client portfolio statements and net asset value calculations, will see starting salaries rise 6.5%, ranging from $46,250 to $64,500.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT:
This is the rare case where pay will increase more at midsize firms than at others. Those with three or more years of experience and public-accounting expertise can expect a 5.4% rise, to an average of $49,250 to $63,000. At large companies the range is expected to be $53,500 to $71,250, a 4.8% rise.
FINANCIAL ANALYST:
Entry-level salaries are expected to jump 6.9%, to $38,250–$47,500, while those who have management or senior-level experience at larger companies will get a 5.8% boost, to $74,750–$99,000.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT:
This is the position to be in if your goal is to enjoy the largest raise. Salaries are expected to increase an average of 7.7% at both small and midsize firms, with those in the latter group earning $88,250 to $129,250 and those in the former earning $44,750 to $53,250. At large firms, salaries will climb 7.4%, to $98,750–$151,500.