Previously, we shared how contract-to-hire models are helping finance teams stay agile in a cautious market. But what we’re witnessing now goes far beyond temporary hiring strategies; we’re seeing a seismic shift in how finance leaders think about building teams altogether.
Welcome to The Great Reshuffle. A post-pandemic term reborn in 2025, it’s no longer just about people switching jobs; it’s about companies fundamentally rethinking who they hire, when they hire, and how work gets done.
The New Rules of Finance Hiring in 2025
With continued economic uncertainty, AI disruption, and CPA pipeline concerns, companies are prioritizing:
• Agility over headcount
• Outcomes over roles
• Skill sets over titles
According to a recent Deloitte CFO Signals report, 58% of CFOs say they’re re-evaluating their workforce strategy in Q3 2025, and nearly half are shifting toward a hybrid of full-time and interim talent.
What We’re Seeing at Controller’s Group Inc.
Across our client base, a few consistent patterns are emerging:
Interim Professionals Are in High Demand
Controllers, Senior Accountants, SEC Reporting Leads, and Revenue Analysts are increasingly being hired on a project or interim basis, not just as a stopgap, but as a long-term hiring strategy.
Job Descriptions Are Evolving
Hiring managers are prioritizing cross-functional finance talent, professionals who can handle compliance, analytics, and automation tools like NetSuite and Blackline.
Full-Time Commitments
The economic data may be murky, but one thing is clear: companies are avoiding bloated teams. Contract-to-hire and consultant models continue to dominate, even at the VP level.
Remote + Flexible Work Still Matters.
Top talent continues to demand flexible models. Our internal data shows that roles offering hybrid options fill 2x faster than on-site-only jobs.
Is This the End of Traditional Hiring?
Not at all. But traditional finance hiring now shares the stage with:
• Fractional CFOs
• Short-term project experts
• Audit-season contractors
• Contract-to-hire specialists
• Shared service consultants
The key difference? Finance leaders now value “fit for now” just as much as “fit forever.”
Ready to Reshuffle?
If your team is preparing for a close, a new system rollout, or just rethinking how to structure finance talent in 2025, let’s talk.
At Controller’s Group, we help clients navigate this reshuffle with:
• A deep bench of vetted interim, contract, and permanent finance professionals
• Fast turnarounds for urgent project needs
• Strategic insights to help your staff be more competent, not just faster.