Accounting Jobs and MBA Programs in Montana

Montana is a good place to settle for financial managers as there are many educational and career opportunities. For financial managers, there are 760 jobs in Montana and the national job pool is slated to rise by seven percent over the next 10 years. Financial managers conduct research, prepare reports and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.

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Financial managers earn $35 per hour or $73,000 per year on average in Montana. Nationally, their income is $53 hourly or $110,000 per year on average.

Nicknamed the Treasure State, Montana has a population of 974,989, which has grown by 8.1 percent in the last 10 years. The state capital is Helena. There were a total of 651,425 jobs in 2008 and people in Montana earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $34,622, up from $33,927. The unemployment rate in Montana was 6.2 percent in 2009, which has grown by 1.6 percentage points since the previous year. Roughly 24.4 percent of Montana residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top employing fields in Montana include other insurance related activities, tire stores, third party administration of insurance funds/plans and drinking places (alcoholic beverages).

One of the many things Montana is known for, Montana has the largest migratory elk herd in the nation. Montana has many unique characteristics, but one fun fact in particular is The Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only North American gem to be included in the Crown Jewels of England.

Accounting

Financial managers conduct research, prepare reports and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.

While working, they advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives and actions and prepare financial statements, business activity reports, financial forecasts and reports required by regulatory agencies.

They are required to manage and maintain budgets and other financial resources. Also, they must listen well to others and take in their information and issues.

Financial managers should be able to articulate ideas and problems and read and understand documents and reports.

In order to be successful in the workplace, financial managers must have exceptional integrity and be reliable.