Job prospects Budget Accountant in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Financial auditors and accountants in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The employment outlook for this occupational group depends primarily on the demand for accounting services. In addition, the ongoing need for accounting, to increase investments and track cash flow should create jobs for these professionals.

Rapid changes in accounting standards involve frequent updates to new rules. Moreover, the increasing number of these standards is making it more difficult for companies to manage them, which supports this profession.

The growing number of individuals and businesses that use online accounting software could limit the employment outlook for this group.

Here are some key facts about Financial auditors and accountants in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 1,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Financial auditors and accountants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology