Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance The 2013 Job Market Canada
Projected Increases in Starting Salaries Salaries are rising modestly across the board – particularly for in-demand specialists.
Overall: 2.2%
2.0%
2.3%
2.3%
Corporate Accounting
Public Accounting
Financial Services
Positions in Greatest Demand VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE COMPANIES WITH UP TO $50 MILLION IN SALES $107,750-$141,000 3.5% INCREASE
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT MIDSIZE/SMALL COMPANY* $57,250-$73,500 3.2% INCREASE
SENIOR IT AUDITOR MIDSIZE/SMALL COMPANY* $72,500-$93,000 4.7% INCREASE
SENIOR IT AUDITOR LARGE COMPANY** $78,500-$107,000 3.8% INCREASE
LOAN ADMINISTRATOR $39,500-$59,250 2.3% INCREASE
SENIOR PUBLIC TAX ACCOUNTANT MIDSIZE/SMALL FIRM* $72,250-$90,000 3.7% INCREASE
OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGER $74,500-$110,000 3.7% INCREASE
AP/AR SUPERVISOR $51,750-$67,500 3.0% INCREASE
SENIOR ANALYST MIDSIZE/SMALL COMPANY* $62,750-$80,250 2.1% INCREASE
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 1-3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MIDSIZE/SMALL FIRM* $45,250-$58,500 3.2% INCREASE
Figures are based on average national starting salaries. Bonuses, incentives and other forms of compensation are not taken into account. *Midsize/small companies = up to $250 million in sales **Large companies = $250+ million in sales
Key Credentials
Desirable Skills
Professional designation such as a CA, CGA or CMA
Financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and budgeting Technology skills:
MBA
MBA, particularly valuable for senior finance and analyst roles
Knowledge of MS Excel and Access ERP expertise Experience with MS Dynamics GP and QuickBooks
Accounting degree for entry-level professionals
Communication skills
Salary Variances in Major Canadian Cities*
+0.2% -4.4%
EDMONTON, AB +2.1%
FRASER VALLEY, BC -1.9%
CALGARY, AB +4.1%
VICTORIA, BC -4.8%
REGINA, SK -6.1%
-6.1%
québec city
winnipeg
-10.8%
QUÉBEC CITY, QC -10.8%
OTTAWA, ON +0.2%
WINNIPEG, MB -9.5%
TORONTO, ON +4.9%
-9.5%
regina
victoria
-4.8%
MONTRÉAL, QC +2.9%
SASKATOON, SK -4.4%
VANCOUVER, BC +3.5%
-4.5%
kitchener-waterloo
saskatoon
-1.9%
fraser valley
+2.1%
ottawa
vancouver
+2.9%
edmonton
+3.5%
montréal
+4.1%
calgary
toronto
+4.9%
KITCHENERWATERLOO, ON -4.5%
*Approximate salaries for select Canadian cities can be calculated using the local variances in the 2013 Salary Guide from Robert Half.
The In-Demand Candidate Profile BUSINESS ACUMEN EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL SKILLS
STRONG FINANCIAL SKILLS
WORKED FOR A BIG 4 ACCOUNTING FIRM PROFICIENT WITH FINANCIAL SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, SYSTEMS
COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES
EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
GREAT LEADERSHIP SKILLS
POSSESSES A CA, CGA OR CMA
WELL-ROUNDED SKILL SET
TEAM-ORIENTED AND COLLABORATES WELL
COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY WITH CONTACTS DOWN THE HALL AND AROUND THE GLOBE
Source: 2013 Salary Guide from Robert Half (www.roberthalf.ca/salarycentre) ©2013 Robert Half All referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Projected Increases in Starting Salaries Salaries are rising modestly across the board – particularly for in-demand specialists.
Overall: 2.2%
2.0%
2.3%
2.3%
Corporate Accounting
Public Accounting
Financial Services
Positions in Greatest Demand VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE COMPANIES WITH UP TO $50 MILLION IN SALES $107,750-$141,000 3.5% INCREASE
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT MIDSIZE/SMALL COMPANY* $57,250-$73,500 3.2% INCREASE
SENIOR IT AUDITOR MIDSIZE/SMALL COMPANY* $72,500-$93,000 4.7% INCREASE
SENIOR IT AUDITOR LARGE COMPANY** $78,500-$107,000 3.8% INCREASE
LOAN ADMINISTRATOR $39,500-$59,250 2.3% INCREASE
SENIOR PUBLIC TAX ACCOUNTANT MIDSIZE/SMALL FIRM* $72,250-$90,000 3.7% INCREASE
OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGER $74,500-$110,000 3.7% INCREASE
AP/AR SUPERVISOR $51,750-$67,500 3.0% INCREASE
SENIOR ANALYST MIDSIZE/SMALL COMPANY* $62,750-$80,250 2.1% INCREASE
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 1-3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MIDSIZE/SMALL FIRM* $45,250-$58,500 3.2% INCREASE
Figures are based on average national starting salaries. Bonuses, incentives and other forms of compensation are not taken into account. *Midsize/small companies = up to $250 million in sales **Large companies = $250+ million in sales
Key Credentials
Desirable Skills
Professional designation such as a CA, CGA or CMA
Financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and budgeting Technology skills:
MBA
MBA, particularly valuable for senior finance and analyst roles
Knowledge of MS Excel and Access ERP expertise Experience with MS Dynamics GP and QuickBooks
Accounting degree for entry-level professionals
Communication skills
Salary Variances in Major Canadian Cities*
+0.2% -4.4%
EDMONTON, AB +2.1%
FRASER VALLEY, BC -1.9%
CALGARY, AB +4.1%
VICTORIA, BC -4.8%
REGINA, SK -6.1%
-6.1%
québec city
winnipeg
-10.8%
QUÉBEC CITY, QC -10.8%
OTTAWA, ON +0.2%
WINNIPEG, MB -9.5%
TORONTO, ON +4.9%
-9.5%
regina
victoria
-4.8%
MONTRÉAL, QC +2.9%
SASKATOON, SK -4.4%
VANCOUVER, BC +3.5%
-4.5%
kitchener-waterloo
saskatoon
-1.9%
fraser valley
+2.1%
ottawa
vancouver
+2.9%
edmonton
+3.5%
montréal
+4.1%
calgary
toronto
+4.9%
KITCHENERWATERLOO, ON -4.5%
*Approximate salaries for select Canadian cities can be calculated using the local variances in the 2013 Salary Guide from Robert Half.
The In-Demand Candidate Profile BUSINESS ACUMEN EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL SKILLS
STRONG FINANCIAL SKILLS
WORKED FOR A BIG 4 ACCOUNTING FIRM PROFICIENT WITH FINANCIAL SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, SYSTEMS
COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES
EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
GREAT LEADERSHIP SKILLS
POSSESSES A CA, CGA OR CMA
WELL-ROUNDED SKILL SET
TEAM-ORIENTED AND COLLABORATES WELL
COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY WITH CONTACTS DOWN THE HALL AND AROUND THE GLOBE
Source: 2013 Salary Guide from Robert Half (www.roberthalf.ca/salarycentre) ©2013 Robert Half All referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
