According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial managers who were working in May 2008 earned, on average, nearly $100,000 per year. Because many employers are now seeking applicants who have completed master's programs to fill these positions, prospective professionals in this field may want to consider enrolling in graduate-level course of study in finance, accounting, economics or business administration.
Programs in related subjects can lead ambitious individuals into high-profile positions, as John B. Simmons recently exhibited.
Today, oil and gas product manufacturer Stewart and Stevenson named Simmons its new chief financial officer. The certified public accountant, who has more than 30 years of professional experience, has held several executive-level positions in the oil service industry.
Simmons was praised for his "outstanding leadership, particularly in the areas of accounting and finance" as well as his "wealth of knowledge" by Hushang Ansary, chairman of Stewart and Stevenson's board.
Individuals who have earned master's degrees in similar fields may be able to achieve this level of success more quickly than professionals who have less formal education. |
