Alec Borlin, CPA

A recent survey by talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half found that 55% of Minneapolis-area managers were willing to increase starting salaries for professionals who work on-site, seeing some new hires earning up to 20% more for in-office roles. https://bit.ly/4fC5L0M

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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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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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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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Yes, this is a busy time of year. No, you don't have to work around the clock. Please let CFS help you with staffing on a temporary, permanent, or project basis in accounting, finance, HR, and technology. I've created a video (> 60 seconds) describing one of our top accounting consultants who is available immediately. #cfstaffing #accountingprojects #financialprojects #technologyprojects #HRprojects #systemimplementations #yearendtasks

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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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🌟 Cincinnati Accounting Market News 🌟 We’ve noticed a significant increase in requests for accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general bookkeeping services from our clients. This surge seems to coincide with the ongoing trend of outsourcing and attempts to automate these functions. I’d love to hear from my network on what you're experiencing in this space: 🔹 A. The outsourcing isn't working 🔹 B. Automations don't replace as much as we thought they would 🔹 C. Nothing has changed Your insights are invaluable, so let’s discuss! #Accounting #Bookkeeping #Outsourcing #Automation #AccountsReceivable #AccountingPayable #Bookkeeping

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Learn with us! Check out our weekly Talent Insights post. This week, learn about compliance, as it relates to recruiting. Navigating Legalities: Understanding Compliance in Recruiting (panarogroup.com) https://lnkd.in/gMpt_uhF #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring #compliance #humanresources #wisconsinrecruiter #technicalrecruiter #manufacturing #engineering #construction #IT #compliance #hrcompliance #jobs #opentowork #technology

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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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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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Big M&A news in the world of CPA-land. #12 CBIZ to acquire #13 Marcum pushing CBIZ up to #7 in CPA rankings.

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This piece brilliantly articulates why rushing the hiring process in tax can lead to costly mistakes. The hidden costs, from prolonged vacancies to strategic stagnation, are staggering. It's a stark reminder that in tax recruitment, thoroughness and quality should always trump speed. A must-read for anyone involved in building tax teams. #FoxwoodTaxSearch #TaxRecruiting #ExecutiveSearch #TEI  

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What are industry leaders saying about the future of alternative investments? In this Trends Watch, EisnerAmper speaks with Stephen Wu, Founder & Managing Partner of Carthage Capital Management, to explore his outlook on options trading in today’s unpredictable market. https://okt.to/iX6Pv8 #OptionsTrading #MarketTrends #alternativeinvestments

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🚀 System Implementation Support – Accounting Continuity You Can Count On! 🚀 Are you or your company embarking on a system implementation journey? With major system overhauls, keeping your business running smoothly while ensuring accurate financials can be challenging. That's where we come in! 📊 Our Services: We specialize in providing accounting support during system transitions – ensuring that your financial operations remain seamless. We take on the heavy lifting, so you can focus on what truly matters: running your business. ✅ What We Offer: Guaranteed accounting continuity throughout the implementation Expertise in managing complex system transitions Seamless integration with your existing processes Minimized downtime, ensuring no disruption to daily operations 💡 Your Success, Our Priority: Let us help ensure your system transition is smooth while keeping your financials accurate and up-to-date. Interested in learning more? Drop me a message to discuss how we can help make your system implementation stress-free! https://lnkd.in/gfYnNekQ #SystemImplementation #AccountingSupport #BusinessContinuity #SeamlessTransition #FinancialServices #ERP #AccountingExcellence #BusinessSuccess #RobertHalf #Protiviti

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