3 Skills to Nurture on Your Finance Team
Part of being a great leader is looking at your finance team and helping them acquire specific skills that they need to be effective.
You want your team to deliver on expectations, feel valued and not be afraid to identify areas for improvement. Might we humbly suggest 3 skills to nurture
How to Identify a Strong Communicator in Your Next Accounting Interview
A Clarity Labs Blog
When it comes to hiring, we know the importance of finding a candidate who is a strong communicator.
Results from our initial Clarity Lab research suggests finance leaders agree. Accountants today need to be able to convey technical financial information to their non-financial peers. They also
What Being a Starter or a Finisher Means For Your Accounting Career
A Clarity Labs blog.
In, Ah, But That’s Life, No? Jarod Kintz muses, “The other day I tried to design a finish line, but I didn’t know where to start, so I just sat there and drank Gatorade.”
For any project to be successful you need both starters
How to Make the Jump from Accountant to Manager
Not everybody has a promotion in their sites. For many people, a productive and supportive work environment is sufficient for their career satisfaction.
But for others, the desire to make the leap from accountant to manager is something they strive for.
If this is one of your goals, here are
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
Interviewing Accountants? Be Sure to Ask These 3 Questions
It’s a rare breed that truly enjoys the hiring process. For many, it’s akin to chewing on tinfoil, while listening to an elevator music version of a Yoko Ono song.
At the same time, conducting effective, well-planned interviews can mean identifying quality candidates from those who may not
3 Tips for Professionally Quitting Your Accounting Job
Congratulations on landing your new accounting job. The only challenge now is to transition out of your current role with grace and class.
And even if working for your employer hasn’t been a bed of roses, you don’t want to burn any bridges.
To that end, rather than
How to Make the Jump from Finance Manager to Finance Director
As a Finance Manager you’ve worked hard, demonstrated a team-first mentality and been rewarded professionally as a result.
And while you may be content in your present role, you can foresee a desire to take the next step in your career. For those of you who want to make
3 Things Your Finance Resume Must Include
Even in a world increasingly driven by LinkedIn and other social media platforms, the power of a strong resume cannot be underestimated.
Consider your resume a fundamental part of communicating your personal brand.
Without a doubt, there are three things that your finance resume must include.
Systems Information
Whether it’
3 Tips for a Successful Transition into International Accounting
So you are thinking of transitioning into international accounting.
Before you pack your bags, rent out your house and buy a new wardrobe, consider following the three tips outlined below.
Research the Country
It’s tempting to get caught up in the excitement of the moment and romanticize what your
5 Benefits of Working in International Accounting
In the risk adverse world of finance, transitioning into a role in international accounting can seem quite daunting.
There are, however, some very specific benefits to be gained by broadening your work horizons.
Here are 5 reasons why it may be time to pack your bags (and maybe your sunscreen too!).
Tips for Accountants: How to Build and Manage Your Brand – Part 3
By Frank Wdowczyk, CPA, CGA
Frank, Senior Recruitment Partner at Clarity Recruitment, has over eight years of practical accounting experience, and seven years as a finance recruiter.
He lends his extensive expertise to finance professionals across the GTA.
The final instalment of How to Manage and Build Your Brand explores