Finance and accounting

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Year-end reconciliation crunch time: How contract accounting talent can help Make year-end reconciliation smoother with contract finance and accounting talent. Learn from Robert Half's Brandi Britton how flexible staffing can support compliance and audit readiness. Brandi Britton 2026-10-14T22:08:00.000-04:00 Management tips

What does a controller do? Skills, responsibilities and salary trends What does a controller do? Learn what a typical controller job description includes, the skills employers want and 2027 pay for four controller roles. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-06T22:54:00.000-04:00 Career development

Meeting the 2027 Standards for Internal Audit: The strategic role of interim consultants Interim consultants help internal audit teams meet the Global Internal Audit Standards amid rising expectations and staffing shortages. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-24T10:37:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Accounts payable salaries in 2027: What employers should know How is the accounts payable salary evolving for 2027? See salary data by role, the skills employers need most and tips for attracting experienced AP talent. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-16T14:19:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

How much does a staff accountant make? Salary and career outlook for 2027 Explore staff accountant salary data for 2027, day-to-day duties, qualifications and the career path to senior accounting and leadership roles. ROBERT HALF 2026-09-14T12:43:00.000-04:00 Career development

Scenario planning and cost agility in uncertain conditions In finance, some of the most expensive decisions are not the wrong decisions. They are the decisions that come too late. In this article, Robert Half's Angela Lurie explores financial planning and agility. Angela Lurie 2026-09-03T18:25:04.184Z Management tips

How payroll leaders can build influence beyond the payroll function Payroll is one of an organization’s largest financial obligations. Learn from Robert Half's Brandi Britton, how leaders can build more influence. Brandi Britton 2026-09-03T10:33:00.000-04:00 Management tips