New to Canada? Consider an Accounting Contract Job
As a new arrival in Canada you may feel frustrated at your inability to land an accounting or finance role. People may even be telling you that you’re overqualified for more junior roles. The solution? Consider taking a finance or accounting contract job.
Why Contract?
There are a number
You’ve Just Been Restructured – Now What?
You’ve just been restructured. Perhaps you had advance knowledge and have had time to prepare. Or maybe you’ve been blindsided. Take a step back and understand that there is a way to see this as an opportunity. Here are some steps to wading into the job market and
How to Onboard a New Accounting or Finance Hire
Starting off on the right foot with a new accounting or finance hire is critical for creating buy-in and engagement. Yet so many companies misstep when it comes to this important piece of the employee retention puzzle. With that in mind, here’s how to successfully onboard a new accounting
Human Capital Trends – Is Your Organization Ready?
Globally, demographic forces are creating change in how organizations do business. The challenges associated with managing a multigenerational team, the increasing rise of digital technology in HR and the shift in the employer/employee relationship have produced some key human capital trends. Here are the 8 trends that organizations must be
How to Land a Finance or Accounting Job Using Social Media
Most of us are veterans when it comes to sharing funny dog videos, or liking an image on Facebook. Where most of us could stand to improve, however, is how we use social media to source new job opportunities. If you leverage social media the right way, you stand a
Top Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring Contract Accountants
You’ve decided to add a contract resource to your accounting team. You need someone who can ramp up quickly and bring their specialized skill set to the table. Pressed for time, you quickly put a job description together and get ready for the resumes to arrive. At the interview
What Makes a Director of Finance Great?
What does it take to be a great Director of Finance? For one, a management style that facilitates the building of an integrated and responsive finance function. For another, an ability to combine an operational focus with strong financial acumen.
No pressure.
Here are a few traits that the best
How Accounting and Finance Recruiters Pick You
How do accounting and finance recruiters pick you to meet their clients? It’s not a magic formula, or a black box. There’s a process, and we’ve decided to pull back the curtain on it.
Resume and LinkedIn Profile
This may seem like common sense, but make sure
Why Millennials Quit Their Finance or Accounting Job
By 2020 two thirds of millennials plan to leave their current organization. One quarter see themselves leaving within the next year. As baby boomers age, millennials are rapidly forming the backbone of growing organizations. The question is – how do you retain them? Here’s why the millennial population quit their accounting
Tips from Toronto Recruiters: LinkedIn Groups
LinkedIn groups can be a great way to build your professional brand and source your next finance or accounting job opportunity. Since group participants get 4 times more profile views than those who do not participate, understanding how best to promote yourself using LinkedIn groups can be of great benefit. Here
The CFO’s Role in Closing the Talent Gap
According to a Deloitte global finance talent survey, the emerging talent gap is among the most pressing risks that finance teams face. In fact, after Deloitte surveyed 312 CFOs and other executives in finance departments, “39% of finance executives said they were either ‘barely able’ or ‘unable’ to meet the demand for
Two Rock Star Finance or Accounting Candidates? How to Choose the Right One
It’s a nice problem to have – two great finance or accounting candidates to choose from. Of course, it’s still a challenge to make sure you identify the best fit for your team and organization. To make the right choice, you’ll need to dig deeply into technical, cultural