CFO

Education required for this profession

The required education for a CFO position varies depending on the company, but the most common prerequisite is a Bachelor’s degree. Many employers will promote hardworking candidates from lower level management positions to fill these vacancies. This makes it possible for candidates without formal education to work their way up, but promotions are more likely for candidates who continue their education in order to meet the requirements. Many employers offer training and educational reimbursement programs. Successful candidates are motivated, analytical, persuasive leaders with self confidence, determination, and the ability to think fast.

Relevant Degree/Diploma/Certificate

Masters Finance

Quick Facts

Although the finance field is large with numerous openings, the competition for these careers is intense, even though they are expected to grow as fast as average industries. CFOs often transfer to more prestigious organizations as they gain experience and expertise. They are essential to the success of a business, and a large part of that is client interaction; therefore, it is highly unlikely that these positions will be affected by the increased amount of automation and technology that has decreased occupational growth in other industries.

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Featured Universities Offering Degrees for this Profession

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences	Abilene Christian University	American InterContinental University Online	American Sentinel University	Antonelli College

Online Universities Offering Degrees for this Profession

A A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Abilene Christian University American InterContinental University Online American Sentinel University Antonelli College Argosy University Online Ashford University B Baker College Online Bay Path College Bellevue University Benedictine University Boise State University Boston University Bowling Green State University Bryant & Stratton College Bush School of Government - Texas A&M University C California Coast University California InterContinental University California State University, Monterey Bay Capella University Chamberlain College of Nursing Chancellor University Clarion University of Pennsylvania Cleveland Institute of Electronics Colorado Technical University Online Columbia Southern University Concord Law School Concordia University Irvine Creighton University Cumberland University D Daniel Webster College DePaul University DeSales University DeVry University Dominican University Drexel University Online Duquesne University E Eastern Kentucky University eCornell Ellis University Everest College Phoenix Everest University Online Everglades University F Fielding Graduate University Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Florida Tech University Online Fort Hays State University Full Sail University G Golden Gate University Gonzaga University Graceland University Grand Canyon University Gratz College H Harrison College Henley-Putnam University Herzing University Hodges University

I IIA College Independence University Indiana State University Indiana Tech International Academy of Design and Technology Iowa Central College Online Ivy Bridge College J Jacksonville University Jones International University K Kaplan University Keiser University Keller Graduate School of Management Kent State University L LA College Online Lehigh University Lesley University LeTourneau University Lewis University Liberty University Online Lincoln College Online Loyola University New Orleans M Malone University Marylhurst University McKinley College Minnesota School of Business Missouri University of Science and Technology Mountain State University N National American University New England College New England Culinary Institute New Jersey Institute of Technology / NJIT New York Medical College - School of Public Health Nova Southeastern University O Ohio University Oklahoma Wesleyan University P Post University Online S Strayer University Syracuse University T The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division U UMassOnline University Alliance University of Phoenix W Walden University