Top Leadership Qualities of Great Finance Managers
What does it take to be an exceptional manager? Here are some of the things that all of the best finance managers have in common.
Great finance managers work every day to improve themselves and make themselves better – better at analysis, better at helping others succeed, and better at driving
Why Storytelling is a Crucial Skill for Finance and Accounting Professionals
Why does storytelling matter in the finance world? Here are some major reasons, and what you can do to better tell the stories that matter to your team.
Bouncing Back After Being Restructured Out of a Job
Restructured out of a job? These five tips can help you bounce back and find your next role in the finance and accounting industry.
5 Steps to Expertly Search for Accounting Jobs
The job search can be an arduous task. In today’s competitive market, looking for your next career move can be a long and stressful process if you aren’t sure where to begin. Aside from the obvious first step which is to update your resume, here are five things
Why Knowing a Second Language Can Help Your Accounting Career
In an increasingly competitive market, it helps to have something that differentiates you from other candidates. In this case, speaking a second language fluently, particularly ones such as French, German, Spanish or Mandarin, can definitely make you stand out. Here’s why all of those second language lessons can help
Accounting Interview Tips – Why Should We Hire You?
It’s a shame that we can’t offer a free set of knives, or a “but wait there’s more” when a prospective employer asks, “Why should we hire you?” Here are some accounting interview tips to help you better prepare to answer these types of questions.
How to Set Goals as a Finance Manager (and Help Your Team Achieve Them)
Not everyone can score goals like Sidney Crosby or Wayne Gretzky, but if your finance team doesn’t meet expectations, the impact is widespread. That’s why it’s so important as a finance manager to set goals that include accountability and recognition. Here are some tips..
How to Impress in a Second Accounting Interview
Congratulations on making it to the next round in a highly competitive job market. It means that your potential employers were pleased with what they saw in your first interview. To continue that positive trend, here are some tips for nailing your second accounting interview.
How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
According to the best-selling book Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success, 97% of employees are able to identify their career limiting behaviors. And yet, of those 97%, only 10% change their behavior after receiving constructive feedback in a performance review.
Quitting Your Finance Job Soon? 5 Things You Need to Do ASAP
If you’re quitting your finance job in the near future, this one is for you. There are things you need to do right away to ensure that everything proceeds smoothly. After all, the GTA is a small place, so who needs to burn bridges. Here are 5 actionable items to consider before
The Must-Have Qualities of an Effective Finance Leader
There is a saying that people buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. If you want to affect change, it makes sense that people must trust you and the way you see the world. Building this foundation is a critical step in being an effective finance leader.
6 Things Employers Want to Hear in an Accounting Interview
An accounting interview can be a stressful affair. After all, you have a short window of time to make a great impression and separate yourself from the other candidates. Here are 6 things you can say in an accounting interview that will have employers sitting up and taking notice.
