Controller+35% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
69% of observed moves out of Accounting Manager go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers91% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · accounting
Where does a Accounting Manager go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Specialist path
VP Accounting+93% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
23% of observed moves out of Accounting Manager go here (1,400 careers)
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Higher-growth opportunity
Director of Finance+57% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Finance Manager. 5% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate480 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Marketing+42% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Controller. 3% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Sales+65% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Controller. 3% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Adjacent career
Finance Manager+17% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
8% of observed moves out of Accounting Manager go here (480 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate480 careers89% of observed exits move upward from there