Job opportunities for financial managers (including chief financial officers) who work with funds, trusts, and other financial vehicles will grow by nearly 17 percent, much faster than the average, through 2033, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Despite this prediction, it will be tough to land a job. The venture capital industry is small and only a finite number of positions are available. Some smaller firms do not have CFOs on staff, and there is only one CFO per firm at the firms that do employ these professionals.
Technology was having a significant impact on the CFO profession during the mid-2020s. "Tomorrow’s CFOs do more than lead finance—they drive strategy, tech adoption and enterprise impact," PwC reported in 2025. "As AI and automation reshape the landscape, your ability to turn insight into action will set you apart. Future-ready finance leaders earn trust, move with agility and lead transformation—so you can shape strategy, accelerate performance and help your business stay ahead."