Members of this community are interested in careers that focus on managing, creating, and studying money. Whether the focus is on individuals, corporations, organizations, or a government entity, this career field is essentially the process of raising and managing funds or capital. Careers in Accounting & Finance involve various activities, including investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, saving, and forecasting.
The recruiting process for Finance careers requires demonstrated proficiency in select hard skills, such as financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, due diligence, financial reporting, change management, mergers and acquisitions, management, and consulting. Internships and leadership in finance roles are excellent ways to build these skills, along with participation in finance-related student and professional organizations.