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If your finance role’s open 90+ days, it shows. (and it's not good attention) Like a house on the market too long, candidates assume the worst. Truthfully, they're asking themselves: ❌ Is the company culture toxic?   ❌ Are the expectations impossible?   ❌ Is the salary way below market? If your role has been vacant for months, it’s time to rethink your approach. Don’t wait around for top talent—they’ve already moved on. Here’s what you can do: ✅ Tap into Mpowered Staffing’s free expertise—chat or follow for tips. ✅ Rethink your job, expectations, and salary with us. ✅ Let us take the lead and find top finance talent. I hope you find the best talent quickly. ☺️ #CFO #Controller #Hiring #Recruitment #Finance #Accounting #Jobs #TalentAcquisition Mpowered Staffing LLC

Have you ever wondered whether a temp within your finance team would benefit? 🔍 In an ever-evolving business environment, finance teams are under more pressure than ever and even over-stretched. For many businesses, temporary support in the finance function is becoming an essential strategy for staying ahead. ❓ Restructuring the finance team ❓ Allow core team members to focus on strategic restructuring efforts without neglecting their routine responsibilities – hire a temp ✅ ❓ Waiting for a permanent staff member to join ❓ Don’t put additional stress and responsibilities on the existing team – hire a temp ✅ ❓ Implementing a new system ❓ The current employees will be using this system long term, so utilise them in the project and backfill their roles – hire a temp ✅ ❓ Business is growing ❓ An increased workload is expected, but sometimes you may face unexpected challenges, and you need flexibility to handle changing conditions effectively – hire a temp ✅ ❓ Employee leave ❓ Maternity leave or illness within the team can often lead to long term gaps in the team – hire a temp ✅ If you’re thinking about utilising a temporary employee within your business or team, reach out to me, I’ll talk through every detail, get the ball rolling and will have immediately available candidates at the ready.

𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🚀 In the fast-paced world of finance, achieving the perfect balance between permanent and temporary hires is crucial for maintaining optimal team performance. As organizations navigate fluctuating market demands and technological advancements, leveraging both types of hires can lead to a more adaptable and resilient team. Here are five essential strategies for balancing permanent and temporary hires: 1️⃣ Strategic Workforce Planning: Effective workforce planning involves assessing the long-term and short-term needs of your finance team. Permanent hires are ideal for roles that require deep organizational knowledge and continuity, while temporary hires can fill gaps during peak periods or specific projects, providing the flexibility to scale resources as needed. 2️⃣ Integrating Temporary Hires into the Team: Ensure temporary hires feel integrated and valued within the team. Providing proper onboarding, clear communication, and regular feedback helps temporary employees understand their role and contribute effectively. 3️⃣ Leveraging Specialized Skills: Temporary hires can bring specialized skills that may not be needed year-round but are crucial for specific projects or periods. This approach allows the permanent team to focus on core functions while leveraging the expertise of temporary hires for niche tasks, ensuring high-quality outcomes without overburdening full-time staff. 4️⃣ Promoting a Learning Culture: Encourage continuous learning and development among both permanent and temporary hires. Offering training in emerging technologies, industry trends, and soft skills not only enhances individual growth but also ensures the entire team remains agile and capable of adapting to new challenges. 5️⃣ Evaluating Performance and Fit: Regularly evaluate the performance and fit of both permanent and temporary hires. This evaluation helps identify opportunities for converting high-performing temporary hires into permanent roles if there is a long-term need. It also ensures that the team remains dynamic, with the right mix of skills and expertise to meet evolving business needs. Balancing permanent and temporary hires allows finance teams to be more flexible, responsive, and innovative. By strategically integrating both types of hires, finance leaders can optimize team performance, manage costs effectively, and ensure their teams are equipped to navigate the complexities of today’s business landscape. How do you balance permanent and temporary hires in your finance team? Share your insights or reach out to discuss further strategies for optimizing team performance in finance! #FinanceTeams #TemporaryHires #PermanentHires #TeamPerformance #StrategicHiring #WorkforcePlanning #ContinuousLearning #FinanceLeadership

The accountant shortage is putting a major strain on both companies and employees. Companies are facing increased costs for recruitment, onboarding, and investment in AI to ensure their staff are set up for success. Meanwhile, employees are feeling the pressure to offset any turnover or staffing shortages. In fact, a colleague recently shared with me that 20-30% of accounting positions in their company are vacant due to promotions of internal candidates and a lack of new candidates in the pipeline. As someone who is building out a growing financial operation to support a multi-company portfolio, it's easy to lose sight of how existing staff are doing. That's why I make it a priority to check in with my team and ask the "Elmo Question" - a simple "how are you doing?" can open the door to valuable conversations and discussions. Recently, one of my staff members took a few days off unexpectedly. I approved their time off and upon their return, I checked in to see if everything was okay and what I could do to support them during this time. This led to a great conversation and deeper connection with a frontline staff worker. It also opened up discussions about future goals and provided me with feedback about the work environment. By prioritizing the well-being of my team and fostering open communication, I'm able to not only support my employees but also improve the overall success of my financial operation. #accountantshortage #employeewellbeing #opencommunication

📊 **Optimize Your Accounting and Finance Team with Cost-Effective Excellence! 💼** Are concerns about recruitment costs impacting your pursuit of top financial talent? Working with me and Robert Half, we specialize in transforming those concerns into opportunities for cost-effective excellence. 💡 ✨ **Why Align with Sarah & Robert Half?** 🔍 **Industry Expertise:** My team and I boast seasoned professionals with extensive experience in accounting and finance recruitment. We navigate the intricate landscape of financial talent acquisition to ensure your team is staffed with top-tier professionals. ⏱️ **Time-Efficient Solutions:** Recognizing the time-sensitive nature of hiring in the financial sector, our streamlined processes expedite the recruitment cycle without compromising the precision required for financial roles. 💼 **Budget Optimization:** Worried about fiscal constraints? Partnering with us signifies a strategic investment. We offer cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique demands of accounting and finance roles, maintaining the highest standards of talent. 🤝 **Collaborative Excellence:** Let's optimize your hiring strategy collaboratively! Transparent communication is our cornerstone. By understanding your specific needs, we tailor our services to align seamlessly with your organization's financial objectives. 🌟 **Join the #CostEffectiveHiring Movement in Finance!** Elevate your accounting and finance team to new heights with me and Robert Half. Let's initiate a conversation about how our proven methodologies can strategically enhance your hiring initiatives. Feel free to message me at Sarah.Rowland@roberthalf.com to start this transformative dialogue. Your journey to assembling an exceptional financial team starts here! 🚀 #RecruitmentPartnership #CostEffectiveExcellence #FinanceTalent #atlantafinancejobs #Atlantafinancehiring #atlantahiring #atlantaaccountinghiring

Great article attached in the comments section discussing how CFO's and CIO's can partner to help bridge the talent and tech gap. One specific line stuck out to me 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 "While many finance chiefs plan to hold their staffing levels steady, competition to attract and retain skilled talent such as controllers still remains fierce as experienced staff departs and the number of incoming accounting graduates shrinks." By investing in digital tools and moving off manual processes, CIO's and CFO's can effectively retain their current IT and finance workforce but if you do have to recruit a controller or other position, having these tools in house can become an effective recruiting tool and position you as a more attractive employer versus other organizations who have not made similar investments. #justmythoughts #finance #recruiting #technology #

“Why is there an accountant shortage in the U.S?” We hear everyone asking… 👂 It’s a valid question, and one we examine in our latest whitepaper: ‘Strategies to beat the accountant shortage’, which drops this week. We're unveiling our latest insights on the accountant shortage and how you can beat it. If you want to stay ahead of the accountant hiring game, you won’t want to miss this. #talentshortage #hiring #multiplier #accountant #talent #strategy #hr #talentacquisition #us #usa

Are your salary offers keeping up with the competition? Our 2024 Hiring Guide for Accounting & Finance offers informed salary insights and market-led intelligence with actionable tips, helping you strategically navigate talent acquisition and retention. Download the guide for more intel. #LHH #accounting #finance #salaryinsights #marketintelligence #hiringnow

“Beyond the Balance Sheet” - The demand for skilled talent within the finance and accounting professions remains high in 2024. Yet despite the opportunities, many hiring managers are still battling hiring challenges due to the widespread shortage of accountants in North America. Discover the factors leading to the shortage and 5 ways to make the profession more appealing. #talent #talentshortage #accounting #finance #ifg #marketing #hr #hiring Please make sure to view the document in full screen mode and download it to check out the links.