3 Ways to Invest in Your Top Finance Talent
We’ve all had it happen, a top performer leaves for a new opportunity, assuring us that the new role fell into their lap and that they weren’t really looking to jump ship.
Maybe.
On the other hand, maybe there was something we could have done to ensure they
Build a Great Finance Team – Here’s How
Great teams are comprised of talented individuals who have bought into a coach’s vision.
Each team member knows their role and the accountability attached to it. Building a home-run finance team is no different. To be successful, great finance teams require superior leadership- and that’s where you come
Top 5 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Finance Managers
A strong finance manager, with superior relationship-building skills, can transform a team from subpar to extraordinary. Here are the top five questions to ask a finance manager in an interview.
In a job interview, how do you differentiate between a finance manager who will lead your team to greatness,
Why Performance Reviews Are Good for Business
A Clarity Labs blog.
Google the words “performance reviews” and you’re inundated with blog postings that trumpet their failings and insist that they should be scrapped all together.
There are, however, a number of reasons why performance reviews, when properly administered, are good for business.
Alignment
Performance reviews that
3 Reasons Your Company’s Brand Impacts Your Search for Top Finance Talent
You stand in the cell phone aisle wracked with indecision. Which one to get? You’ve heard good things about Samsung, but Apple’s innovative image appeals to you. In the end, you buy the new iPhone, feeling confident that you made the right decision.
While there appears to be
3 Personalities You Want on Your Finance Team
A strong team is comprised of different personalities that mesh together seamlessly to achieve great outcomes.
But which personalities do you need on your finance team to ensure you hit your goals?
Read on to find out.
The Finisher
As a CFO once told us, “When I hire a finisher
Key Traits of Effective Finance Managers
Being an effective finance manager is like being a game-winning quarterback. Success shines a disproportionate amount of light on your shoulders, as does failure.
And like a quarterback, a good manager understands the strengths and weaknesses of each member of his or her team and utilizes their skills accordingly. Effective
Why Accountants Make Great Leaders
There are substantial challenges to being a good leader.
Whether it’s balancing the demands of management with those of your team, or keeping 10 balls in the air simultaneously, being a leader requires some very specific skills. Accountants, with their training, ability to see the big picture and build business
How to Be Successful in Accounting – Part 1
How is it that some accountants seem to consistently get promoted? Chances are they are doing five things on a regular basis that make them stand out.
Today we will explore the first three behaviours, that if practiced regularly, will help you be successful in accounting.
Team First
To be
When to Quit Your Finance Job – Part 2
Yesterday we explored the first two signs that it may be time to quit your finance job. We examined how significant turnover and limited opportunities for professional growth can indicate a need for change. Today we look at the importance that job duties, cohesive teamwork and opportunities play in paving
Different Types of Accounting Jobs
Whether you are an HR professional, a member of an internal recruitment team, or someone simply looking to transition out of your current role, the sheer number of different types of accounting jobs can be mind-boggling.
And while some companies, because of their size, may divide the labor slightly differently,
5 Tips for New Finance Managers: Part 2
In an earlier post we shared that new finance managers need to have a team-first mentality and connect with a mentor in order to lay a foundation for success.
Read on for our final three tips.
Be Responsive and Reliable
Nothing erodes trust faster than a manager who over promises
