Accounting and finance

Get insights into the latest hiring and employment trends, as well as career and management advice, for accounting and finance professionals.

How AI is changing payroll jobs—and how to adapt your payroll career Explore how AI is transforming payroll—from automating routine tasks to reshaping career paths. Learn where human expertise remains essential and how to adapt your skills for the future of payroll. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-06T22:50:00.000-04:00 Career development

What you should know about the latest in payroll technology Learn why now is a good time for finance leaders to consider modernizing their payroll technology—and how the addition of AI, automation and advanced analytics capabilities can provide a competitive advantage, including for SMBs. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-06T03:00:00.000-04:00 Career development

Assembling the IPO Team: Tips for CFOs The CFO helps the company lay the groundwork for a successful IPO. That includes building a strong IPO team. See this Robert Half article for insight into that process. Angela Lurie 2026-07-29T22:36:00.000-04:00 Management tips

Effective finance and accounting succession planning starts with employee career conversations In this second installment of a 2-part series from Robert Half’s Steve Saah, find out why employee career conversations are foundational to building a strong leadership pipeline for your finance and accounting organization. Steve Saah 2026-07-24T13:16:00.000-04:00 Management tips

How to do accounting for a small business—even if you’re not an accountant Small business accounting gets easier with the right team, tools and processes. See practical tips for bookkeeping, delegation and smart hiring. ROBERT HALF 2026-07-22T14:02:00.000-04:00 Management tips

From capacity to continuity: Why midyear is the right time to assess your finance leadership pipeline Learn why midyear is an ideal time to evaluate the overall strength of your finance and accounting talent bench and assess your team’s leadership readiness in this first installment of a 2-part series from Robert Half’s Steve Saah. Steve Saah 2026-07-20T10:34:00.000-04:00 Management tips

Building a high-performing ERP project team: Roles and skills that help drive success Building a high-performing ERP project team requires the right mix of roles and skills to ensure a successful implementation. This post covers the essential team members and expertise needed to drive results. ROBERT HALF 2026-07-16T10:46:00.000-04:00 Management tips