When answering this question, speak to the level of your ambition. The interviewer doesn't expect you to be a CEO or CFO. Yet if that's your aim, be sure you understand the trajectory involved in getting there, so you're well equipped to answer any follow-up questions in this regard. It is also fine to discuss something as simple as excelling in your position while gaining tenure and mentoring the future leaders of the company you work for.

"I would like to accomplish all the goals I set out for myself throughout my career. I want to feel accomplished and proud of my legacy. Knowing I've contributed towards building something that will outlast me with a positive impact, I can ride off into the sunset knowing I had an impact. To me, that looks like being a mentor to those new to our team, being a resource for my colleagues, building my seniority, becoming tenured, and eventually retiring with a nice pension, taking pride in providing for my family all these years."