THE ROAD TO CFO
On average, CFOs have:
| 9 YEARS of experience in accounting and finance before becoming CFO |
| Employment with 3 COMPANIES |
| 8 YEARS of tenure in their current CFO position |
Areas outside of accounting and finance CFOs have worked:
| 36% Business development |
| 35% Administrative/operations |
| 34% Human resources |
| 33% Technology |
| 23% Sales/marketing |
| 14% Public relations/communications |
| 12% Legal |
| 14% Accounting and finance experience only |
| 2% Other |
Multiple responses were permitted.
Source: Robert Half Management Resources survey of more than 800 CFOs at companies in the United States
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