Got experience in Accounting? Then you’re a hotter commodity than you probably realize. For the second year in a row, more than half (56%) of Finance and HR managers said that it’s a tough slog to find experienced workers for Accounting jobs. It’s a global problem, according to the survey done by Robert Half International. But it’s especially pressing in the U.S. 

And while it may be bad news for upper management, it’s good news for your career advancement. 

According to the study, in the U.S. 73% of respondents said they are concerned they could lose top performers to other companies — that’s despite a weak economy that makes it harder to jump ship. (Only 58% of their international counterparts were concerned.)  

One thing is changing though: The types of skills those managers are putting the highest value on. In past years, the most pressing need was Accounting pros with regulatory and compliance expertise. Now, managers are most interested in industry experience and knowledge.

Tags: Career outlook, Economic outlook