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How much experience do you have to have to be a Director of Accounting? I’m thinking about going that route. I have almost 5 years and now I have my license (in the mail) so how much more experience would I need? Just thought I’d ask everyone’s opinion or experience with seeking this type of position.

Thanks!

FAR 69, 74, 78
REG 69, 69, 69, 82
BEC 75
AUD 76

[mla1169]

I don't think the # of years of experience are nearly as important as what you've done during that time. Have you supervised a staff? Have you had to interface directly with external auditors and/or board of directors? Have you done forecasting, had to explain variances, made capital decisions?

I've got well over 20 years experience in general accounting and most places told me I wasn't qualified because of the reasons above. I am now an accounting manager at a small manufacturer, and gaining experience in the above. I am in the 2nd round of interviews for a controller with a larger company but would not have been considered without my current experience.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

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