Controllers look for production line job gains.

Corporate controllers expected overall employment levels to remain stable in the first half of the year, according to a survey of members of the Institute of Management Accountants controllers council. Nationwide, 41% of the controllers responding expected employment levels to remain level, 33% looked for employment gains and 26% anticipated job losses.

However, of those expecting additional hiring, a solid majority (57%) said it would come in Production line personnel. Another 24% expected to add clerical and administrative workers, but only 19% anticipated hiring new managers.