Scott Padilla

You need a solid strategy to hire a senior #accountant, as you’ll likely face stiff competition for top candidates for this role. See this post for six tips. #hiring

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Despite Upside Search's success in placing accounting & finance professionals in small-to-mid sized manufacturing firms, we recognize that some potential clients NEED recruitment support but lack the resources to cover direct hire fees. Read on to learn how we’re partnering with a new client to fill MULTIPLE permanent high-level positions, while saving them up to 50% in external recruitment costs. Recently, Upside Search partnered with a client facing a common challenge for growing companies: the need to swiftly fill multiple openings without the internal resources or budget for multiple direct hire recruitment fees. Recognizing the urgency and importance of these roles, we collaborated closely with our client to develop a tailored solution - Recruiter on Demand (RoD). This innovative approach provides our client with a dedicated Recruitment Consultant armed with comprehensive recruitment resources and technologies. Acting as an extension of their team, this consultant focuses solely on filling their critical roles on a project basis. Not only does our client receive the attention and quality of service their reqs deserve, but they also achieve significant cost savings, reducing external recruiting costs by up to 50%! We offer creative solutions to serve our clients' needs and budgets -- RoD blends the expertise of executive search services with the cost-effectiveness of an in-house recruiting model. If you're struggling to fill multiple urgent openings due to limited resources or budget constraints for traditional direct hire recruitment fees, DM me to discuss how RoD can be the solution you need!

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***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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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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Curious what to pay your staff compared to market averages? Or negotiating your next salary increase? Check out our 2024 Salary Guide!

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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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Board perspectives highlight the key findings from inaugural global board governance survey conducted by Protiviti, BoardProspects and Boardridge. Here’s what the Boards should know.

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CFOs/Controllers: Are you battling staffing gaps and difficult hiring in this still tight accounting and finance talent market? Andrews & Cole consultants can fill those gaps, whether you need someone for 1 month, 3 months, or for a more extended period. Our consultants are CPAs and MBAs with years of experience in Big 4/public accounting and as corporate CFOs, Controllers, and Accounting Managers, etc. And, there's no need to spend time and resources training our consultants; they've "been there, done that" and integrate seamlessly with your team. Here’s an example of one of our successful engagements: Client: Venture Capital Firm Cost Savings: More than 30% Our client initially engaged a resource from a national consulting firm but found their deliverables lacking. The consultant, who wasn't even local to the market, lacked accountability and the desired level of experience. At a rate of $250/hour, the client was overpaying for underperformance. That's when they turned to Andrews & Cole. We provided a consultant with 20+ years of experience in Venture Capital and Asset Management. Not only did our consultant possess the necessary industry expertise, but they also had a proven track record in developing and implementing processes, systems, and functions – a perfect match for the project requirements. And all at a significantly lower rate. https://lnkd.in/e7FEeAGF #accountingconsultant #financeconsultant #CPA #consulting

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ACCOUNTING MANAGER ⬅ -Company growing rapidly through acquisition -Unlimited growth potential (many senior leaders started at the entry-level in the company and were promoted within) -Role is fast-moving and hands on 🔥 Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) #cfstaffing #accounting #accountingmanager #utilities #growth #handson

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The Most Common Deal Breaker for Accountants Joining a New Firm Day in and day out, I speak with Accounting & Finance professionals in the New York Metro area. The #1 deal breaker for them? Limited career progression and development opportunities. Finance professionals need clear paths for growth and continuous learning. If a role is simply going through the motions, with no career development path, it's a big RED FLAG 🚩 Finance leaders, what does this mean for you? ✅ Create a clear path for career development within your finance team. ✅ Offer regular learning and training programs (on and off the job). ✅ Encourage mentorship and leadership training to promote internal growth. Don’t risk losing your best talent to firms that prioritize these values. Make sure you're providing a clear vision for your team's future, inspiring them to stay and grow with you. Did you find this valuable? #CareerProgression #TalentRetention #NYCRecruitment #AccountingJobs

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