How Brendan White is Redefining the Role of Finance in Tech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wQm8IViaSU Prefer to listen? Check out the podcast: Amazon Music Spotify Apple Podcasts Brendan White’s Try for Redefining the Role of Finance in Tech When Brendan White, VP of Finance & Operations at Float, reflects on his journey, one thing becomes clear: he didn’t just build a finance career, he built a mindset that thrives […]
Getting the Most out of Your Finance Consultant

Finance consultants can hit the ground running, but that doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from onboarding support. Here’s some tips to help them get started.
Why Every Tech Startup Needs a Finance Team

Need to find top finance talent for your tech startup, but don’t know where to start? Learn the ins and outs of what a finance team can offer and how you can build one that brings your startup to the next level.
5 Tips for Accountants Looking to Transition into Financial Analysts in Toronto

What are the things an accountant needs in order to successfully transition into the role of a financial analyst? As recruiters for accountants in Toronto, we have seen countless individuals attempt that shift. Some candidates, however, are better equipped to make the leap than others; the choices they have made
Developing a Plan for Your Accounting Career

The road to success is paved with luck, hard work – and planning. Here are some tips for mapping out the shortest distance between you and the accounting career you want for yourself.
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Why Excelling at Excel Is Important for Your Accounting Job

Mastery of Microsoft Excel is a must-have skill for accountants, and a key to their professional growth. Here are some tips for accelerating your career with Excel.
As accounting and finance recruiters in Toronto, our job involves not only understanding our candidates’ strengths, but also identifying some of their weaknesses.
5 Reasons Why Hiring a Financial Consultant Makes Sense

Companies going through change or new stages of growth may find themselves faced with the need for immediate financial talent. At this time, it’s a good idea to step back and look at the benefits of bringing a financial consultant onboard versus hiring full time talent.
How to be Productive Working from Home

It’s hard not to talk about COVID-19, the second you turn on the TV, go on social media or visit your local grocery stores. The fact of the matter is that we are in the midst of a rapid shift in terms of how society functions, including how we do our jobs. Luckily, the year […]
How to Avoid Being Confidentially Replaced as A CFO

Explore some of the most common performance gaps as they relate to finance executives in high-growth companies.
What A Little Spaghetti Taught Us About Innovation

There’s a famous 18-minute Spaghetti Tower Challenge that results in some pretty neat revelations around Teamwork and Innovation. You may have heard about it. I first came across it in The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle. I sensed this would be a worthy challenge to run at our office. When I floated this with some smart people I know, they asked – Which professional facilitator are you bringing in to lead the workshop? I told them it was just me.
The Role of the CFO Has Evolved & So Has the Executive Search Process
The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a pivotal role in a growth company, and it’s evolved beyond straight finance function. Clarity Executive Search specializes in recruiting finance executives and is used to find candidates with specific skills for unique executive roles. We say “unique” because every growth company has a particular situation […]
5 Steps to Close the Workaround Gap

We created this guide to help you weather the many trials and tribulations of being a first-time finance or accounting manager.