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10 Choices Today That Will Lead to A Successful Tomorrow | Inc.com |Lolly Daskel

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10 Choices Today That Will Lead to A Successful Tomorrow
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This is your life–choose it and shape it now to have the life you want in the future.
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When life gives us an opportunity to choose, remember to make the choices that your future self would thank you for today.

Business decisions, options to weigh, leadership principles to stand by–in every case, you want to be able to look back and say “I chose well.”

Start today by making decisions and resolutions that not only serve you well in the short run but point you toward the future where you want to be.

1. Success will come and go, but integrity is forever.  Aim to live in such a way that if someone spoke badly about you no one would believe it. Never make room for a thought or action that is not based on your personal values. Ground every decision, personal and professional, in what you believe.

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2. Believe in yourself. When no one else believes in you–when they say you don’t have the experience to start a business, or the skills to be a boss, or the right disposition for leadership–do everything in your power to prove them wrong. Acknowledge your skills and your strengths and work hard at attaining what you want.

3. Be grateful for what you have presently. Sometimes we focus so much on what we don’t have that we fail to see and appreciate and use what we do have. There are many, many people who would love to have what you have right now. Be thankful for what you have and you’ll never need more; concentrate on what you don’t have and you will never ever have enough.

4. Live in the moment.  When times get rough you can let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you. The choice is yours. Even the most successful people are likely to have have had many failures. They learn well from their mistakes so they can succeed gracefully in the future.

5. Let go of what holds you back and embrace what awaits you. There is a time to hold on and a time to let go. The most successful people let go of what was, accept what is, and have faith in what will be.

6. Control what you can daily. Don’t worry about the past or the future or what anybody else is doing. Concentrate on what you can control right now–and that’s mostly your own attitudes and actions.

7. Make time for what’s important presently. The best gift you can give yourself is to get your priorities straight. It’s not about if or when but how. Your priorities are in every action you take every day, so make sure you stay focused on what’s most important.

8. Learn from others today. Learn from as many people as you can. There are some who will change your whole world if you listen, and others who can help you fine-tune your knowledge and spirit. If you trust them, honor them by learning from them.

9. Choices today create our tomorrow. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done, but what you choose to do from here. Successful people don’t look back except to learn and grow and make amends if needed. Once that’s done, focus on choosing what truly matters and pursuing it passionately.

10. Without further ado assess your values. Your value does not decrease based on someone else’s inability to see your worth. The moment you feel like you have to prove your worth to someone is the moment to walk away. Don’t undermine yourself by being around people who are negative, who don’t know your value, and who don’t understand what you have to offer. Never ever settle for anything less than what you deserve.

When your future self looks back, you want to be able to say “I was myself always; I believed in myself always. I did not waste time trying to be someone I am not. Instead, I embraced all that I had to offer and I am worthy of the success I have achieved.

Financial Reporting Manager – West – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Brief overview of role: Email me for more details. dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Description:

  • Oversee the preparation and timely submission of SEC filings including the 10-Qs and 10-K
  • Draft and review quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, statement of stockholders’ equity, footnote disclosures
  • Draft management discussion and analysis section of SEC filings, including variances analysis on operating results and cash flow activities

Required Skills:

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting
  • CPA or CPA track
  • Big 4 accounting firm experience
  • SEC reporting experience

Senior Staff Accountant – Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Overview:

  • Timely close process through preparation or review of monthly close schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, etc.
  • Prepare, analyze and/or review various internal and external financial statements, reports, depreciation schedules, and variance analysis
  • Assist in the coordination and completion of annual financial audits and preparation of audit schedules
  • Prepare reconciliations as necessary
  • Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
  • Apply project management skills including creating work plans, scheduling work to meet deadlines, obtaining documentation, preparing work papers, researching / resolving issues, liaising with external audit teams and especially communicating status of projects
  • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients

 Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • CPA Eligible
  • Strong financial background including two or more years of work experience
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, interest calculations, present value calculations and other advanced formulas

3 Steps to Improve your Resume by Erica (Wezner) Tew, CPRW via http://www.social-hire.com/

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Personally, these are the things I like: 

  1. Chronological Resume
  2. Bullet Points (please don’t write paragraphs)
  3. Summary NOT objective (showcase your strengths)
  4. If you have graduated in the past 5 years (Education on top)
  5. Certifications, such as the CPA listed behind your name!
  6. Software section….detailed excel skills…lets face it I work with Accountants and Finance Professionals
  7. Achievements – What have you done to save time or money? Can you quantify that? Again, I work with F&A Professionals
  8. A brief explanation of what the company does and their annual sales, i.e. 300M publicly traded Manufacturer of Widgets

Now on to the article…….

3 Steps to Improve your Resume by Erica (Wezner) Tew, CPRW

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Writing a quality resume will take some time. For best results, do not rush this process. Spend time in your job search researching an employer before sending a resume. It is better to have three value-driven resumes sent in one week than it is to send 30 of the same document at the click of your mouse. The goal of your resume is to get an interview, so if you haven’t been receiving invitations, try out some of these modifications:

  • Don’t hide important information – You may be changing careers or industries, and may be prone to try out a resume that is more functional in style than most. However, all recruiters and hiring managers want to see your work history. If you bury your work history and dates of employment, or choose not to include them at all, you will be raising red flags. To mitigate this, state clearly up front which field you are transitioning into and focus on your results. Although your work history may be outside of your target field, refusing to mention it at all will lead the employer to draw their own conclusions about a potential gap in employment.

Hiding recent dates or work history will also make your resume unclear or even confusing.  At a time when recruiters are reviewing resumes anywhere from within 30 to 6 seconds, you need to make sure the sections they want to scan towards are readily available.

  • Show your results – Not everyone will have executive level achievements, but if you only state your job duties, you are missing a chance to impress a hiring manager. Figuring out your achievements can be tricky. You may not have gotten any formal recognition for a particular event, or maybe you just think you simply “did your job” every day.

To start, think of a time you improved, or helped improve, a work process and describe it. Did you ever go above and beyond for a customer? Did that customer become a regular customer because of your service? Did you see a way the company could save money and either implement a solution, or successfully raise the idea to your manager? Any of these items could be incorporated into your job descriptions, and they will add more weight to your work history. Recruiters and hiring managers want to see your results, so show them what you have done. The job search isn’t the time to be modest: own your achievements.

  • Customize the resume – This one is huge. Most job seekers that work with a resume writer or career advisor know they have to customize their resume for each position, however, this means more than just editing your Headline or Objective. Achievements, Education, Areas of Expertise, and Work History descriptions: if a section does not relate to your target job at all, modify it.

For example, although many people may be proud of their collegiate accomplishments, these should not take space over your work history and results.  Turning a solid one- or two-page resume into three or four pages because you want to include names of companies or school awards from over 10 years ago will not effectively market you.  Further information can always be provided upon request, but focus on keeping your resume concise and to-the-point for your initial contact.

Say you were using a dating website and you sent the same message to every person that said something like, “Hi, I read your profile and you seem interesting.  You would be perfect for me.  Call me at 555-555-1234.”  Would you call that person?  Or would you think they were a bit presumptive (and maybe a little odd, coming out of left field)? Most people would rather respond to the person that said something that shows they really read your profile, and wanted to get to know you more. Although the job search isn’t dating, both are the beginning of potentially long-term commitments. Focus on finding a match for you and then do your best to create a positive first impression.

Use the job posting as your guide and make sure you try to match each qualification or skill called for in the advertisement. Try to make the recruiter’s job easy and show you have the qualifications, then see Step 2 and emphasize your results.

If you don’t know where to begin with customizing your resume, showing results, or determining the best format for you, then I recommend getting in contact with a resume writer or someone within your field.  Conduct research on job search sites such as this one, and you can be better prepare yourself on what it takes to draft a resume that will capture attention and secure an interview.

Why LIE TO YOURSELF? You CAN NOT Hide from Recruiters! Via http://bullseyerecruiting.net/ By Will Thomson

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Why LIE TO YOURSELF? You CAN NOT Hide from Recruiters!

Three weeks ago I went to a recruiting event in Dallas, Texas called Sourcecon. There were 600 people in a packed room from companies all around the world.  They were talking about sourcing and recruiting strategies to hire people in the hottest market we have seen since 1999.I have been to many recruiting conferences over the years, and I have always come away with tidbits or at least a takeaway or two. This year I came back with more takeaways than I expected. At this event I wasn’t speaking, I was just listening. I was a sponge. I had a lot to learn to help my craft as a recruiter. I believe that the key to success is continual education on the latest and greatest.

Let me just say this. I remember writing a a post a couple of years ago talking about recruiters being “detectives”. The post actually made it to Monster.com and the comments received were less than kind to say the least. I even second guessed writing on the topic because I know some individuals are so elusive on social media that I wondered if it were possible to be anonymous. Can someone hide on social media? After attending this conference, the answer is not “no” but “hell no”!!

“I laughed when I read “Since we are “detectives” we want to know what your co-workers, former bosses, former co-workers have to say about you” Seriously? It is no wonder HR has such a dismal record of filling positions and that talented more experienced professionals are often never engaged”

What I said a couple of years ago is dead on accurate. It actually may be more accurate today than it was when I wrote it. It is actually quite scary what recruiters can find out about candidates. There are more tools available to dissect information than you probably imagine.
Have you ever thought of yourself as a “stalker” by looking at others’ pictures and comments on Facebook? It is information that is shared on the World Wide Web and anyone can have access to that information? Well, if you think you are a “stalker” from lurking on Facebook, then you have absolutely no idea what recruiters and sourcers do for a living.

Sourcers and Recruiters are researchers. Think of us as the modern day librarians who use every tool and every bit of information to make logical decisions and find the un-findable. Do you think you are hiding your e-mail or your phone number? Think again. Do you think you are hiding your accomplishments? Think again. Do you think we can’t find out if you graduated from college? Think again.
All information is public. Everything you have ever done in life is now somewhere in a digital format. A race you ran? Public. A picture you took for a church directory? Public. A party that you were at in the crowd? You may show up on Periscope.

It is crazy. Do you think by not spelling out your work history on LinkedIn that you are hiding? You are nuts. Somewhere, at some time you have given your information online. It is just the world we live in today. Documents just don’t get lost anymore.

Let’s take this topic even further, we now have algorithms that can make assessments based upon what you have done with your career in the past. Big Data is real. We can even tell you how you like to be approached in an e-mail, phone message, and what kinds of people you will work well with based upon THE WORDS YOU USE ONLINE.

I don’t think you should try to hide, because you CAN NOT. The best advice I have for you is to embrace the technology. I will tell you though, don’t be stupid. Watch what you say, because somewhere it can be used against you.

Don’t you wish it was 1990 again? Not me. It is just different. Privacy is dead.

@willrecruits

Read more at http://bullseyerecruiting.net/why-lie-to-yourself-you-can-not-hide-from-recruiters/#EQLhLo7Lt0HfBzxl.99

Hot Accounting & Finance Jobs This Week! dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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  • Staff Accountant – Galleria
  • Financial Analyst – Conroe
  • Controller – Conroe
  • FP&A Supervisor – Need Modeling experience!!!!
  • Fixed Asset Accountant – Staff or Senior – Galleria
  • Senior GL Accountant – Galleria – Company in Growth Mode!
  • Financial Reporting Manager – Looking for a first year manager or strong senior to learn SEC Reporting
  • SAP Controller – SE Houston
  • Global Controller – West Houston
  • Internal Compliance Manager – West Houston
  • Senior Accountant – SW Houston
  • Payroll Accountant – Galleria
  • Financial Reporting Analyst – DT – Must have public accounting
  • JIB Accountant – Woodlands
  • Senior Accounting Manager – Clearlake – CPA!
  • Senior Accountant – Clearalake
  • Spanish Speaking HR Admin
  • Small CPA Firm – Tax, Audit and Bookkeepers needed!!!!
  • Internal Audit Manager – low travel – NW Houston
  • Senior Auditor – low travel – NW Houston
  • Staff Auditor – no audit experience required!!!!! West Houston

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Houston Economic Update October 2015 – Economy at a Glance – Greater Houston Parntership

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Curious what is happening in Houston???? This is a good one to read!!!!!

Here are some highlights: 

  1. Three factors drive our economy: Price of oil, value of the dollar and the health of the U.S. economy.
  2. Job Count is negative – we have 22,000 less jobs than we did in December of 2014.
  3. Leisure/hospitality, business services, healthcare and IT sectors have added the most jobs.
  4. Our Houston Metro population is continuing to diversify: Anglo (37%), Hispanic (36%), Black (17%), Asian (7%)
  5. Houston’s media age is 34.
  6. Our labor participation rate is higher than the national average. 67.1 vs.62.9
  7. Traffic is horrible! We have 2.9M commuters vs 2.2M in 2005! No wonder it takes me an extra 20 minutes to get to work now.
  8. 31% of the population in the Houston area has a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  9. The median household income is 60K.
  10. In 2014 we were the 4th largest economy by GDP.
  11. Houston grew by 6.5% in 2013 and 1.6% in 2014. What will that number be in 2015?
  12. Dallas grew the most last year (out of 20 largest metro areas).

Diane Delgado LeMaire

Accounting and Finance Opening – Houston – TX – First week of October! dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Staff Accountant – Galleria
Senior Accountant – Galleria
Senior Accountant – The Woodlands
Fixed Assets Accountant – Galleria
Senior Consolidations Accountant – SE Houston
Senior Internal Auditor – NW Houston
Staff/Senior Internal Auditor – The Woodlands
IT Auditor – The Woodlands
Contract Compliance Auditor – The Woodlands
Internal Audit Manager – NW Houston
Tax Accountant (CPA Firm) – Downtown
Financial Analyst (Consolidations/Reporting) – Energy Corridor
FP&A Supervisor – Westchase
Managed Funds Administrator – Galleria
Controller – Services – SE Houston
Controller – Property – Sugar Land
Controller – Manufacturing – SW Houston

Interested or know someone that might be? Get more details and/or send your resume to me directly: dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Staff Accountant – Post Oak/Galleria Area – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Staff opportunity with a publicly traded company in the Galleria

Company Profile

Our client is a publicly traded industry leader with corporate headquarters in the Post Oak/Galleria area. The company culture is one of entrepreneurship, high performance leadership, ownership and partnership both in principle and practice at every level. This company strives to be the best in everything they do. If you are looking to surround yourself with the best talent that competes and wins as a team, this is a fantastic place to advance your accounting career.

Position Description – Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager. The Staff Accountant role is responsible for assisting with the monthly closing and preparation of monthly financial statements in order to support the growth of the business and Company’s overall mission.

  • The Staff Accountant will assist with the monthly close and review of monthly financial statements for a segment of the business.
  • Review balance sheet account reconciliations identifying proposed adjustments, processing errors, and work with other departments to get them resolved.
  • Identify necessary process improvements and work to get them implemented.
  • Review cash reconciliations and verify they tie to the general ledger, the bank statement and balance to zero. Record any necessary adjustments.
  • Satisfy audit requests.
  • Special Projects & other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

Strong compensation package including base salary, and a variety of benefits including medical dental, prescription and vision insurance; vacation, sick and holiday pay; employee stock purchase plan; 401K retirement plan, and professional training.

Senior Accountant Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is a naturally curious learner, an entrepreneurial self-starter, a collaborative communicator with a service-leadership mentality. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, with a minimum of 1-4 years’ experience in the field.

Preferred but not required – Desire to obtain CPA license

Office Location Houston Post Oak/Galleria

Senior Accountant – Galleria

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Senior Accountant opportunity with an Energy Services company in the Galleria

Company Profile

Our client is a dynamic global leading provider of energy services with two locations in the Houston area. The company has a strong presence in a lot of the United States; this position sits in their Galleria office. The culture is fun, but professional, and family friendly. The company is known to embrace individuals’ career paths as they change and grow. With several different entities under their umbrella, there is tremendous opportunity to advance your career.

Position Description – Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant reports to the Regional Controller. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accountability, financial reporting, and financial profitability analysis as well as other special projects as assigned.

  • This person will assist in leading the support of the accounting department in all phases of corporate accounting, including monthly close of general ledger and the compilation of financial statements and reports for assigned companies.
  • The Senior Accountant will be responsible for knowing and understanding all processing duties within the company’s Great Plains G/L system, including coordinating journal entries, posting interface runs and entries, and performing research.
  • As the company implements a new front office system, the Senior Accountant will play an important role in the redesign of financial processes impacting the general ledger. A strong work ethic, a sense of ownership in job responsibilities, and effective communication are essential to being successful in this role.

Compensation & Benefits

Strong compensation package including base salary, performance bonus and a variety of benefits including general healthcare, vision, volunteer work, and running/exercise.

Senior Accountant Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will have a bachelor’s degree in a business related field, preferably accounting, and 5+ years’ experience working in an accounting role. The ability and desire to obtain CPA licensure is preferred.

Preferred but not required – Microsoft Dynamics/AX system experience, CPA license

Office Location Houston Galleria

How to take control of your career right now by DANA MANCIAGLI via http://www.danamanciagli.com/

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How to take control of your career right now by DANA MANCIAGLI

There are a couple of goals I have for the year ahead that are worth noting, and that I think would be helpful for anyone.

My first resolution advice is to take control of your career.

Remember, nobody cares about your career more than you.

Take control — you are accountable for change! Here are some quick ideas for how to get more fire in your career:

  1. If you are job searching, change your game and learn new search techniques.
  2. If you are stuck in your job, develop your Plan B and get out.
  3. If you are waiting for that promotion, ask for it the right way.
  4. If you are interviewing outside or within your company, focus on their needs. It’s not about you.
  5. If you want to learn new skills or develop new techniques, commit to a development program.

Job search restart

My second resolution is to ramp up your job search. If you didn’t land your dream job yet, it’s time to change your game this year.

  1. Stop just applying online and waiting, start networking to get in the “back door.”
  2. Juggle 10 real job opportunities at one time; play the odds game rather than aiming for just one dream job.
  3. Submit more than just a résumé. Stand out with a cover letter and something new: A candidate packet.
  4. Get fluent on LinkedIn and do targeted networking to find recruiters and hiring managers of target jobs.
  5. Update your interview skills. Times have changed, and you need to learn new techniques and be well prepared.
  6. Phone interviews are on the rise, yet you won’t get the face-to-face interview if you blow it on the phone.

Take the next 30 days to focus on your career and learn new techniques for today’s highly competitive employment era. Buy a few books, start networking, and Invest in a career coach to speed things up.

Small Company Controller – Southeast Houston – dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and improve accounting principles, practices and procedures
  • Oversee all corporate administrative functions, IT needs, staff and vendors
  • Assure reports and data are provided to run the company effectively
  • Maintain excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills to create trust and collaboration
  • Return company to profitability with stringent financial control and budget oversight
  • Cost controls and reductions without sacrificing customer service
  • Ensure cash flow management
  • Actively review work product to assure accuracy in billing, collections, and payments
  • Provide information regarding bank compliance and lending ability
  • Develop and coach accounting team to do daily work, reconciliations, verification and accurate entry to manage DSO to 32 days
  • Manage cash in all accounts and entities to meet goals
  • Set credit limits and oversee credit process
  • Ensure contract compliance and management with vendors
  • Negotiate best terms with vendors and banks
  • Close financial months accurately and timely; provide timely tax preparation and reporting for CPA
  • Prepare and maintain responsibility for financial reports

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance;
  • 5-7 years of appropriate work experience, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience
  • Experience managing at least a $15MM operating budget
  • Experience with contractors and 1099 recipients
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks; Microsoft Office with superior Excel skills Ability to oversee outside accountant, many legacy vendors, and customers
  • Ability to adhere to a high value in technology and efficiency
  • Ability to manage several entities, some with QuickBooks but the largest is an integrated ERP system based on GAAP, accrual method
  • Efficient, organized and transparent
  • Knowledge of transportation
  • Bilingual (Spanish) is an asset

5 Reasons You Weren’t Invited Back For Another Interview by Lisa Frank Via www.social-hire.com

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5 Reasons You Weren’t Invited Back For Another Interview

by Lisa Frank on 08 September 2014 at 17:45

“The hiring manager and I had such a great conversation! The chemistry was totally there, and the job is PERFECT for me. I know I would be a great fit at the company – the culture is awesome. I can’t understand why they didn’t call me back for a second interview?”

Sound familiar? Yes, of course there are a ton of reasonable reasons that you may not have made the cut for the next round of interviews: they promoted someone internally, they found someone that was a little bit of a better fit (but you were surely a close-second) or maybe they decided not to hire anyone at all.

But often times, it was your big, bad, glaring interview flub that cost you the opportunity.

You tried to wing-it, and it showed: You have information galore at your fingertips, so why didn’t you read the company’s website, look up your interviewers on LinkedIn, or even read through the job description before your interview? Oh, you were too busy? You didn’t have time? You’re naturally a “great interviewer” who never needs to prep? Hiring managers always know when you haven’t done your due diligence. They want candidates who make the time to research them, the role and the company…and then discuss these details AT the interview. Don’t you remember? Cliff’s Notes are never enough, you always have to read the book to pass the test.

You were bad-mouthing: Just because you’re interviewing for a new job because you are unhappy at your current one, doesn’t mean you need to divulge every detail about what you hate most about your boss, your colleagues, and the way the company treats you – right there – at the interview – while you are being sized-up for something new. No future hiring manager wants to hire a complainer, let alone someone who may not get along with co-workers or blend in well with the company culture. If you’re talking about your former experiences that way – why won’t you one day talk about your future boss/company/co-workers that way, too? Stick to the skills and experiences you’re hoping to gain in your next role that your current company can’t offer. Practice the art of being tactful no matter how “comfortable” you get chatting with your interviewer. You might have a bunch of stuff in common, but you not friends (yet) – you are still being observed, evaluated, and judged for everything you say.

You were focused on what they could do for you: Companies set out to hire people who bring value. They search high and low for people who have the right experience, are team players, have a solid work ethic, can fulfill the responsibilities of the role at hand, and will be great contributors to the company, overall. Did you highlight all of these points during your interview? Or, instead, did you make sure to ask your laundry list of questions about how quickly you could get promoted after getting hired, how much of a raise you could get if you joined, frequency of company social outings, fringe benefits, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement so you can finally go back and get your MBA while working at this company? There is a time and place to ask these questions – but it’s not on the first date! When it is determined that you’re the right person for the job, the company will address your questions and review your benefits. In the meantime, be patient, show your stuff and give them a reason to pick you!

You asked about how much you wouldn’t have to work: Did you ask if you get the afternoons off for “summer Fridays,” or if you get the week off between Christmas and New Years Day? How about the number of sick days, work from home days or general paid time off? You told them that you were looking for a new job because you really need a “work-life balance,” right? Friends, we all want a work-life balance. I am by no means here to tell you to give up your personal life. But, do you know how it makes you sound when you’re trying to prove to a future hiring manager that you have an outstanding work ethic, when you are asking about your allotted time-off at the same time? Vacation policies and other special company time-off perks will eventually be shared, usually as part of a larger benefits package. Companies want employees that will do whatever it takes to get something done. It’s always a red flag when a candidate is more focused on their time-off when they haven’t even been fully considered for their time-on, yet.

You didn’t say thank you: Thank you notes. Did you remember to send one after your interview? I hope so because the people who interviewed you are expecting to see one in their inboxes within 12-24 hours after your interview (yes, you can email them). They will likely notice if they don’t get one, and, no matter how great of a candidate you are, this is an interview deal-breaker for some. If you did write a thank you note, hopefully you used spell check. Sloppy, poorly written thank you notes are deal-breakers, too. Trust me – I’ve seen it happen. Interviews don’t just end when you walk out the door and go on your merry way. Take time to draft a well-written, thoughtful thank you note to each person you met during your interview to show appreciation of their time and your interest in their company. You had a stellar interview, make your thank you note the icing on the cake!

Frankly speaking, anyone who has interviewed for a job may think these “no-nos” are just plain obvious. But, friends, my recruiting and hiring manager colleagues are still eliminating candidates for these reasons almost daily. Yes, it’s surprising, but all of these mishaps can be avoided. Your interview is the time for you to put your best foot forward- to shine! Prepare. Research. Practice interview questions. Be tactful. Be patient. Appreciate the opportunity to be considered. Whether you get the job or not, at least you’ll always make an excellent professional impression.

Lisa Frank is the founder of LBF Recruitment Strategies. As an executive recruiter, connector and career/life coach she offers a “Frank” approach to all aspects of life. Her blog, Frankly Speaking, shares her insights, guidance and outrageous (but true) stories about career and life topics with plenty of humor, relatability, experience and candor.

Manager of Financial Reporting – San Antonio – EMAIL: dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Manager of Financial Reporting

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

  • Our client is a Leader in the Energy Sector! This industry leader is headquartered in San Antonio and are in the process of developing a huge project with major impacts nationwide. This organization strives to build sources of green power generation, create jobs and increase U.S. energy independence.  With long standing agreements with major power players & many projects developing nationwide, our client is looking to grow & strengthen their team with a Manager of Financial Reporting! If you want to see your contributions make an impact on a national scale, join this outstanding vision & mission today!

OVERVIEW OF THE MANAGER OF FINANCIAL REPORTING:

  • My client is looking for an accomplished MANAGER OF FINANCIAL REPORTING who will be responsible for the preparation of both external financial statements and internal management reporting needs. The individual in this position will also ensure compliance with evolving accounting policies and provide interpretation and documentation of technical accounting issues as they arise.

Some people like to jump out of planes or run a marathon; you enjoy preparing cash flow statements, account reconciliations, and group consolidations.

That’s how you get your adrenaline flowing.

You don’t just “know” Financial Reporting, you OWN Financial Reporting!

We are looking for a superstar….An experienced Manager of Financial Reporting-You don’t need to be managed, you don’t have to be informed how to do it…YOU are the BOSS when it comes to Financial Reporting!

We need someone who learns lightning fast & thrives on an ever changing, dynamic environment. Manager of Financial Reporting needs very little hand-holding, and jumps right in – after careful analysis of course. Someone who can take the time – but is mindful of deliverables – to truly understand our business and the variables that impact it. We need a critical thinker and a seasoned independent learner. Someone with all the skills to get the technical accounting work done, and the mindset to know how to put the pieces together: A MASTER Manager of Financial Reporting.

There are many reasons why this role should appeal to you…

  • The business is growing and the role offers genuine career potential. This is not a typical financial reporting role that is routine and monotonous. The work will unquestionably be varied and therefore exciting & challenging. Our client is highly motivated to develop & grow the business, creating a long term opportunity for growth within the company. You are highly unlikely to find boredom an issue. The rewards are attractive with a competitive base compensation, bonus and benefits, with a comprehensive Relocation Package for the right individual!

RESPONSIBILITES OF THE MANAGER OF FINANCIAL REPORTING:

  • Prepare quarterly, annual and other financial statements as required
  • Assist with quarterly audit and review of financial information
  • Research and prepare technical memorandums that document and ensure compliance with new accounting and financial reporting guidance
  • Draft and document applicable accounting policies
  • Review pending business transactions and prepare accounting and financial reporting required as well as explain accounting requirements to the management team
  • Prepare calculations as required to support quarterly and annual reviews of impairment, fair value and other related GAAP analysis
  • Manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues
  • Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
  • Report month to month activity and variances to budget and provide appropriate analysis and supporting details

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE MANAGER OF FINANCIAL REPORTING:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; advanced degree or MBA a plus
  • 7 or more years of Accounting experience, top 10 accounting firm experience a plus
  • Big 4 experience and CPA or CPA track preferred
  • Background in Manufacturing, Construction and/or Renewable industry a plus
  • Experience with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • ADVANCED Cash flow preparation
  • Group Consolidations
  • Strong Knowledge of US GAAP required
  • Research ability on complex accounting issues
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge & experience
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem resolution skills
  • Self-starter with effective interpersonal skills.
  • Oracle experience preferred.

6 signs of a great resume By Susan Ricker Via www.careerbuilder.com

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Do you have your LinkedIn contact information on your resume? You should!
YOUR RESUME WILL CATCH THE EYE OF EMPLOYERS BY INCLUDING THESE SIX HIGHLIGHTS.
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Whether you’re just starting out in your job search or need a major overhaul to your application process, the key to a strong job search is a strong resume. But creating one is easier said than done, as most job seekers know from experience that it takes a lot more than an impressive career to catch the eye of the hiring manager.

Check out these six signs of a great resume, and learn how to put one together yourself.

1. Strong descriptors and accomplishments
Employers don’t simply want to know what you think about yourself; they want to see results. If you really are a hard worker, prove it by backing up that claim with some data. A recent CareerBuilder survey found that the words and descriptors that most impress hiring managers include: achieved, improved, trained/mentored, managed, created, resolved, volunteered, influenced, increased/decreased, ideas, negotiated, launched, revenue/profits, under budget and won.

2. Education, certifications and skills
If you hold certifications, degrees or awards that relate to your job, noting them in your resume will communicate to employer just how qualified you are for the job. Be sure to call attention to these accomplishments in a clear, prioritized fashion, like summing up your certifications and years of relevant experience in your professional summary at the top of your resume. You can go more in depth in your education/skills section, or call out awards as they were given by position or organization.

3. Links to even more information
Including links to your personal website, networking page or online portfolio will provide employers with an easy way to learn more about you if they are interested, without cluttering up your resume by trying to pack in too much information in a limited space. Include the essential information and job history in your resume that best relates to the position, and save more secondary information like unrelated volunteer efforts or personal work projects for your online presence, which hints that there’s plenty more to learn about you as a job candidate.

4. Context and accomplishments
If you work for a Fortune500 company, you’ll definitely want to capitalize on that prestige and avoid employers mistaking your work for a smaller organization. Offering context for your experience and accomplishments, like noting company size, market impact or revenue generation, can communicate to employers the range of experience you have, and if your accomplishments will translate well to their company size, culture and goals. It also frames you as a much more accomplished job candidate, which definitely helps.

5. A nice flow of space and information
A resume isn’t given much time to be read, and a solid block of text on the page will likely be scanned instead of read, while bullet points and summaries will receive more attention. Even your bullet points shouldn’t go overboard, and limit each section to two to five specifics. Not only will this cause you to offer a more well-rounded look at your career that offers equal importance to each role, but the nicely formatted flow of your resume will ensure easy readability that can catch the eye of employers.

6. Job description keywords
Since most resumes are submitted online now, and often go through applicant tracking systems that scan resumes before forwarding them on to hiring managers, it’s important to make sure that the ATS will approve your resume. This is a step to save hiring managers time and avoid looking at irrelevant resumes, but can accidentally weed yours out as well if you don’t meet the standards set by the ATS. Your best luck to make it through is to include keywords from the job description in your resume, and sprinkle them throughout to ensure a natural, relevant resume that reads well and aligns you with the company’s goals and needs.

Though it can feel like writing your resume is a job in itself, the extra time and effort needed will be well worth it when you’re tapped as a great potential hire and can start off on the right foot in the hiring process.

Five Ideas to Help Shorten Your Job Search By Brooke Chaplan via http://www.recruitingblogs.com/

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Five Ideas to Help Shorten Your Job Search By Brooke Chaplan

The job landscape continues to be difficult to navigate, especially for those already unemployed. If you’re in this position, you probably want your job search to be over as quickly as possible. Here are five ideas to help shorten your search.

Assess Your Goals
Take time to assess your goals and what you want in a job. Knowing this can help you ace that interview question, asking why you want to work for the company. It’s also important to know your own goals so you aren’t fruitlessly searching in areas you aren’t interested in, and wasting your time at interviews. Interviewers can quickly pick up on your lack of interest and won’t appreciate the lost time any more than you do.

Increase your Visibility
Networking is extremely important in today’s job landscape. One way to expand your network is to increase your visibility. Sign up for social media sites, and let everyone know you are looking for employment. You never know when someone might know of a position perfect for your skill sets. Online on different job sites you can even get reminders, newsletters, and notifications when places you are interested in post a job.

Get a Professionally Written Resume
There is a lot of evidence that a professionally written resume can significantly up your chances of getting noticed. Professional resume writers can tailor your resume to address the company and industry you are applying to rather than just sticking to one blanket copy.

Prepare for Your Interview
Another extremely important tip to consider, is making sure you are completely prepared for any interview you may get. You don’t want to be hesitating and staring into space when the interviewer asks you about yourself. Make sure your answers directly speak to your abilities and skills in relation to the company you’re applying to. Along with this, make sure you have your salary requirements laid out as well.

Do Your Own Background Check
Employers are increasingly making use of background checks these days due to a rise in negligent hire lawsuits. Preemptively do your own background check so you can see if there are any questionable issues or even wrong information on your report. A background checking company likePeopleFacts can help you figure out where to start. If you find something wrong on your report, you can dispute it with the background checking company and address it with your potential employer.

Remember that a job search is only as effective as the effort you put into it. If you want to make it as short as possible, then you should consider exploring every avenue that might give you an edge in the market.

September 2015 Newsletter for Accounting Professionals from Diane Delgado LeMaire @ CFS

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September 2015

Industry News and Updates

This is probably the hardest newsletter I have written in an incredibly long time. I keep trying to wrap my head around what is going on in our local employment market. On one hand, we are obviously seeing the impact of the price of oil. I believe most companies are trying to hold onto their white collar talent, but that is becoming increasingly difficult. On the other hand, we still have a very low unemployment rate, which is sitting right around 4.7% today. To give you an idea of what that means, the US government considers the local market at full employment when we range between 5% and 5.5%. Moreover, the unemployment rate among degreed accounting professionals is less than 1% in Houston! Long story short, good talent is still hard to find!

Clients and candidates alike keep asking me what the market is like. Honestly, we have a mixed bag! There are certain industries that are doing very well and still adding, while other industries are hurting but still need to hire when they lose headcount. At this point in time, neither the candidate nor the employer are in the driver’s seat. I don’t want to give you the wrong impression – there is still plenty of demand out there! You will see proof of this in the list of our openings below. In addition, some employers will take advantage of this time and upgrade talent as other companies will be forced to lay off their superstars.

See you again in November!

Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate: 4.7/5.6
  • Price of Oil: $43.83(last year $96.60)
  • Oil Rig Count: 883 (last year 1904)
  • Industries hiring: Consumer Goods, Chemicals, Business Service, Healthcare, Public Accounting, Construction
  • Positions in demand:  Senior Accountants, Internal Auditors!!!!!!, Financial Analysts, Accounting Managers with specific industry experience

Interesting Articles:

You Took the Wrong Job – Now What?  by Harold Webb:  http://wp.me/puDjI-U7
Article by Will Thomson: How I Use Facebook to Recruit YOU! http://wp.me/puDjI-U1
GET NOTICED DURING YOUR JOB SEARCH!: http://wp.me/puDjI-TZ

Local Searches:

  • Full Time – Consulting- Transactions Advisory Services – Senior Manager
  • Full Time – Consultant – Financial Advisory Services – Senior Manager
  • Staff Accountant – Galleria
  • Director of Revenue (Healthcare – out of network expreince required) – SW Houston
  • Senior Financial Analsyst – GWP
  • Homebuilder  – Accounting Manager – West
  • Audit Manager – DT
  • Funds Administration Accounting Manager – Galleria
  • Senior Accountant (aquistions & intergrations) – Woodlands
  • Treasury Analyst – Woodlands
  • Revenue Accountant – Woodlands
  • Controller – School – SW Houston
  • REIT Fund Controller – Galleria
  • Staff Accountant – Healthcare
  • Insurance or Healthercare Accounting Manager – Med Center
  • Financial Analyst – West Houston – multi location!
  • Senior Accountant – E&P – Corporate Accounting – West Houston
  • Internal Tax Staff and Senior – North Houston
  • Consolidations Reporting Analyst – HYPERION
  • Senior Accountant – Galleria – solid GL
  • Accounting Manager – Katy
  • Manufacturing Controller – Woodlands
  • ONRR Manager – DT
  • Staff Auditors – heavy travel – West
  • International Controller – SEC – West
  • Division Controller – HEAVY SAP – SE
  • AP Specialist – Galleria 20/hour
  • Controller – Conroe
  • Financial Analyst – Conroe
  • Internal Audit Manager – internal controls / compliance – West
  • Public Accounting: Tax and Audit – All levels!

San Antonio Searches:

  • Financial Reporting Manager (relo package)

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