Premier Accounting Talent in Greater Vancouver

September 23rd, 2009

The summer months saw an increase in recruitment activity as Canadian businesses threw off the doubts of the first half of the year and started investing once again in building their teams.

Candidates as a result, who were hesitant to make a move in uncertain times are feeling more confident about the market and are now expressing an interest in new opportunities.  We anticipate this to continue in coming months. Employers are finding that although there has been a moderate increase in candidate volumes from advertising, most of them were not the quality they were hoping for.  Not to worry though, Mercer Bradley continues to be active in the marketplace networking with and representing the top talent available.  Please find below a brief profile of some candidates that we were particularly impressed with.

Candidate A - Payroll and Benefits Manager - Solid candidate - Career Payroll, Excellent presentation $62K

First impressions:  Friendly, positive personality, knowledgeable, loves payroll

• Enrolled in the CPM (certified payroll manager program)
• 15 years payroll and benefit experience
• ADP and Accpac payroll
• BC and Ontario experience
• Strong Excel
• Benefits administration includes set-up, premiums and tax issues, benefits analysis with brokers, explanation of coverage to staff, claims processing
• Revenue Canada remittances

Candidate A is coming available as her current employer is closing its Burnaby office.  She is one of 10 employees engaged to wind up the company and is seeking a stable company with a positive environment.  Her strengths include a passion for payroll, eye for detail, and excellent communication skills. Reliable & Knowledgeable!

Candidate B - Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller  Food Industry, Hospitality, Printing Industry Experience- $70K

First impressions: articulate, intelligent, great personality and attitude, terrific people skills

• CGA
• MBA candidate
• Public and Private Experience
• Good Financials and Year End experience
• Strong GAAP
• Multi-currency
• Supervisory Experience
• Long term solid tenure
• Prides herself on cost efficiencies and procedural development
• Experience with Great Plains, Simply Accounting, Navision, Accpac
• Would be an excellent hire

Candidate B is seeking a mid to large sized company that provides challenge, learning opportunities and good work culture.

Candidate C - Chartered Accountant Bilingual English/French - Mining and Manufacturing - $95K

First impressions: Impressive candidate, intelligent, personable, polished

This candidate has excellent experience in leading a team, treasury,  global currency, cash flow management,  financial analysis and audit.  Strong leadership.

• CA
• Over 5 years Audit experience with Ernst & Young and Collins Barrow
• International experience
• Bilingual English, French
• Supervisory experience of a team of 5
• Excellent Canadian, US GAAP and IFRS
• Superb  interpersonal skills
• Strong Technical abilities
• Bright, friendly, can-do-it attitude

Candidate C is interested in a role that will provide exposure to many aspects of the business and growth opportunities.

Candidate D - Senior Accounting Manager/Director - Top IT Company experience - $110K

First impressions:  Intelligent, excellent interpersonal skills, solid communicator, candid

• CGA
• 10 years experience in leading Software companies
• Strategic Planning, Tax, Financial Reporting in Canadian and US GAAP
• IFRS
• Large ERP experience
• Enjoys big projects especially IT related - improving systems, working closely with operations, Leading teams and Mentoring, System implementations
• Strong Change agent, expert report writing (Crystal) etc., Process improvement

Candidate D is looking to join an Industry leader or those that are up and coming. Good publicly traded company experience but doesn’t want a strictly reporting function.  No hesitations on this candidate!

Candidate E - CFO, Director of Finance, Controller - Manufacturing & Telecom  - $110K

First Impressions:  Top candidate! Polished, likeable, great experience, strong technical knowledge.

• CGA
• 10 years in Telecom
• 5 years in Manufacturing
• Broad technical expertise
• Multi-National experience
• Expert Excel
• Large team supervision
• SAP implementation
• Business savvy, Strong leader of large teams

Candidate E is a true leader taking the companies he works for to the top! He seeks a Senior Financial Role as part of the decision making team where he is challenged.

Candidate F - Controller - Manufacturing - $100K

First Impressions: Well rounded, outgoing individual with outstanding interpersonal skills, positive attitude and a solid work history.  Ideal Second in Command person!

• CMA
• 15 years manufacturing and service industry experience
• Expert reporting, budgeting, forecasting
• Complex reconciliations experience
• Expert Multi-currency
• Inventory
• Cdn & US GAAP
• Costing, Tax, Treasury
• SR&ED
• Great Plains, Simply Accounting, Quickbooks, ADP

Candidate F has a hands-on style and is adept at a wide range of software.  Candidate F is eager to join an accounting team that will provide challenge and continued learning and growth opportunities through strong Mentors.

If you would like more information about these candidates or any other recruiting needs you may have, please do not hesitate to contact us.  As Mercer Bradley Inc. is a contingency firm, there is no risk to you — there are no fees until we identify the right candidate for you.  We offer competitive rates ranging from 20% - 25% of annual salary with a 3-month replacement guarantee.

Don’t forget year end projects are on the horizon — Mercer Bradley can assist in keeping mission critical tasks up-to-date with one of our outstanding contractors!

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