Career switch, measured
From Controller to Tax Preparer
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 41% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Accounting, CPA, Auditing, Problem solving; the main skills to add are Bookkeeping, Training and coaching, Marketing.
41%
skill overlap
9,997
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillControllerTax Preparer
- Accounting96%100%
- CPA61%53%
- Auditing79%53%
- Problem solving26%40%
- Tax preparation18%99%
- Communication26%82%
- Sales14%50%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Tax Preparer postings, rarely in Controller ones.
SkillControllerTax Preparer
- Bookkeeping–59%
- Training and coaching–11%
- Marketing–11%
Plan your move to Tax Preparer
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