Jim Meade, CPA

***Placement Update*** Title: #SECReporting & #TechnicalAccounting Manager Candidate: 10 years of experience, including #Big4 #audit foundation and recent #financialreporting experience Company: ~$800M #publiccompany Location: #BrowardCounty #Florida (#hybrid role) Offer Accepted: $140K salary Observation: The company evaluated 4 resumes, interviewed 3 candidates, moved 2 to the final round, and hired their top choice - a streamlined 2-step process, consisting of video interviews with the hiring manager, CFO, HR, and a peer manager with ~2 hours time invested. Salary expectations were set from the get-go with no surprises when the offer came in. It doesn't have to be hard to hire great people. This company "got it". Follow Mike Ruben and The Alliance Group for more #PlacementUpdates.

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Actively recruiting for AP, AR, Payroll, Staff Accountants, and Senior Accountants for contract assignments. If you're an accounting professional in between jobs seeking engaging opportunities and looking to get back to work ASAP send your resume to [email protected]. Benefits of contract work include: 1) Flexibility: Contract roles typically allow a greater degree of flexibility than permanent positions. They may give you the opportunity to choose projects that align more closely with your interests or career goals. 2) Builds Skills and Experience: Short-term contracts enable you to gain a wide range of skills and experiences in various sectors and environments. It allows you to meet new people, understand new workflows and systems, and become adaptable to changing circumstances. 3) Boosts Resume: Having diverse experiences and skills on your CV can make you more desirable to potential employers. A variety of roles shows adaptability and a willingness to take on new challenges. 4) Expands Your Network: Engaging in contract work exposes you to new industries, companies, and professionals which can be beneficial for future job prospects. 5) Potential for Permanent Opportunities: Often, if you excel in your contract position and the company has long-term needs, you could be given the option for a permanent role. 6) More Control over Career: Since contract roles are temporary, you have the opportunity to move on if the role wasn't what you expected without the stigma of job hopping. 7) Try Before You "Buy": Consider contract work as a working interview. It's an opportunity to see if you like the job, the company culture, and if it’s a place where you can envision a future. In summary, contract roles can provide unique opportunities for professional growth and can be an interesting and rewarding alternative to permanent roles. Contract roles offer unique avenues for professional growth, providing an enriching alternative to permanent positions. Requirements: 1. Onsite availability in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx 2. US work authorization 3. Residency in NYC or New Jersey #Accounting #ContractJobs #ProfessionalGrowth

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2024 Q2 Accounting and Finance Employment Report - April 15, 2024 "The current hiring landscape in finance and accounting is complex. The shortage of accounting professionals became visible on Wall Street recently when Lyft Inc., Planet Fitness Inc., Mister Car Wash Inc. and Rivian Automotive Inc. had to correct typos in their quarterly earnings statements. Mistakes happen, but the increasing demands on accounting staff are cited as a significant cause of the recent increase in errors. Talent Shortage Increases Burnout Risk This staffing shortage, driven by the retirement of seasoned practitioners and the industry’s challenges in attracting the next generation, has increased workloads and extended hours for existing staff. The heightened risk of errors and burnout is a practical reality." https://lnkd.in/gvP5A_tT

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#chalkboardtalk ChalkboardTalk Tuesday Edition: Financial Reporting Analyst (Think Senior Accountant) Watch and Learn More!

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Is your hiring plan future proof? Watch this FREE SHRM webcast presented by Robert Half for a look at the latest hiring trends and insights you need to attract and keep talent well into 2025 and beyond. You’ll hear the hottest recruitment challenges and learn actionable strategies to tackle talent shortages, meet the shifting expectations of top candidates and optimize the hybrid workplace. Available now! Watch here: https://bit.ly/3AIfHHr

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Get insights into the state of hiring in the finance and accounting field in the second half of 2024, including roles in high demand and job market trends. https://bit.ly/3XWJ4i8

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📝 𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 🤔 Can we expect the structure of firms to change/evolve soon? The considerations of change within this article, could be very impactful. Hiring non-CPAs, hiring from industry, and hiring non-CPA managers, are just a few ideas, I think, could make a positive impact within CPA firms. What're your thoughts on the structure of CPA firms now vs what they could be? Where could they improve? Where can they remain consistent? ____ this post if... 👍 - you are content with their current structure 👏 - excited about the potential changes 💡 - interested in learning about firms who have started to implement change #cpafirmchanges #accountingevolutions #recruiting

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Rethink how you allocate your talent development budget with our insightful guide. Discover three innovative ways to assess and develop talent, all on the LHH Hiring Hub!

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If you follow anyone at Robert Half, you know that our 2025 Salary Guide is out and exclusive to clients through the first week of October. If you need to prepare budgets for payroll, make sure job offers are market competitive, or inquire about top retention strategies for this year, this is the tool for that and more. Reach out to me today if you would like a digital or paper copy. Happy to drop hard copies off at your office for managers. #employeeretention #salaryguide2025

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Check out our newly updated Accounting/Finance vertical page to explore recent openings and trends in hiring! #SSGhire #Accounting #Finance #CFO #Controller #Retainedsearch #Contingentsearch

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Robert Half's Michelle Reisdorf and other experts explore the current U.S. hiring landscape and challenges faced by both employers and job seekers. Discover more about today's complex job market in this USA Today piece. https://bit.ly/3X9iO2A

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Interested in controller jobs? Read on for more insight into what a controller does, the skills required for the role and trends in controller salaries. https://bit.ly/4gEFJL4

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