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Finance & Accounting Contract & 1099 Demand Forecast

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Top 10 In-Demand Finance & Accounting Contract Roles

United States · 30 days · Modeled demand index

#1
Hot

Fractional CFO

Demand Index
96
+28%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$150·$225·$325/hr
Contract 82%C2H 18%
#2
Hot

Controller (Interim)

Demand Index
92
+21%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$110·$160·$220/hr
Contract 74%C2H 26%
#3
Hot

FP&A Analyst / Manager

Demand Index
89
+19%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$85·$120·$165/hr
Contract 63%C2H 37%
#4
Rising

Senior Accountant

Demand Index
86
+12%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$65·$90·$125/hr
Contract 68%C2H 32%
#5
Rising

Tax Preparer / CPA (1099)

Demand Index
84
+24%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$70·$110·$175/hr
Contract 88%C2H 12%
#6
Rising

Audit & Assurance Consultant

Demand Index
80
+15%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$95·$135·$185/hr
Contract 71%C2H 29%
#7
Rising

Bookkeeper (QuickBooks/NetSuite)

Demand Index
78
+9%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$40·$60·$85/hr
Contract 85%C2H 15%
#8
Rising

Revenue Accountant (ASC 606)

Demand Index
75
+17%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$80·$110·$150/hr
Contract 60%C2H 40%
#9
Rising

Financial Systems / NetSuite Admin

Demand Index
72
+11%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$90·$130·$175/hr
Contract 66%C2H 34%
#10
Cooling

Payroll Specialist

Demand Index
66
-2%
Hourly Pay (USD) Finance & accounting pay rangesBlended U.S. 1099 contractor rates for mid-level talent (3–7 yrs). U.S.-based freelancers/consultants only.Low = junior or lower-cost metros · Mid = national median · High = senior or major-metro premium.Rates are contractor bill rates (loaded for self-employment tax, benefits, insurance). They exclude equity, bonuses, and per-diem.Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES (13-20xx / 13-11xx finance & accounting); Robert Half 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide; AICPA & CIMA compensation trends (2024–2025).
low · mid · high
$45·$65·$90/hr
Contract 72%C2H 28%

Supply & Demand at a Glance

Visual breakdown of demand momentum, top roles, and the supply gap by market.

Demand vs. Supply — last 12 weeks

Indexed 0–100. Widening gap = more openings than available freelancers.

Demand
Supply
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Top roles by Demand Index

United States · 30 days

Demand Index
Fractional CFO96
Fractional CFO
Index 96+28%Hot
82% contract · 18% C2H
Controller (Interim)92
Controller (Interim)
Index 92+21%Hot
74% contract · 26% C2H
FP&A Analyst / Manager89
FP&A Analyst / Manager
Index 89+19%Hot
63% contract · 37% C2H
Senior Accountant86
Senior Accountant
Index 86+12%Rising
68% contract · 32% C2H
Tax Preparer / CPA (1099)84
Tax Preparer / CPA (1099)
Index 84+24%Rising
88% contract · 12% C2H
Audit & Assurance Consultant80
Audit & Assurance Consultant
Index 80+15%Rising
71% contract · 29% C2H
Bookkeeper (QuickBooks/NetSuite)78
Bookkeeper (QuickBooks/NetSuite)
Index 78+9%Rising
85% contract · 15% C2H
Revenue Accountant (ASC 606)75
Revenue Accountant (ASC 606)
Index 75+17%Rising
60% contract · 40% C2H

Geographic supply & demand map

Bubble size = demand · color = supply gap. Hover a metro for details.

Under-supplied (gap ≥ 25)
Tight (gap 15–24)
Balanced (gap < 15)
+33New York, NY+14SF Bay Area+22Chicago, IL+32Dallas, TX+23Atlanta, GA+28Charlotte, NC+13Boston, MA+23Miami, FLREMOTE (US)Demand 92 · Supply 68Gap +24 (nationwide)

Supply gap by metro

Openings vs. available Pro Verified freelancers. Positive = under-supplied.

Demand
Supply
Gap
0255075100+33New York, NY+14SF Bay Area+22Chicago, IL+32Dallas, TX+23Atlanta, GA+28Charlotte, NC+13Boston, MA+23Miami, FL+24Remote (US)Bars: Demand (blue) vs. Supply (amber) · Label = gap
Modeled contract openings
12,860
+14% MoM
Median blended rate
$135/hr
+6% MoM
Fastest-rising role
Fractional CFO
+28%

Where finance demand is rising fastest

Modeled from BLS, aggregated job feeds, and hiring signal indices. Refreshed daily.

  • New York, NY+24%
  • Dallas, TX+19%
  • Remote (US)+17%
  • Charlotte, NC+14%
  • Miami, FL+11%

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