Job prospects Accountant-controller in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Financial auditors and accountants in the Southern Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Financial auditors and accountants in the Southern region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Financial auditors and accountants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology