Identifying Talent- Talent Pipeline

Building a talent pipeline means developing a database of qualified candidates for key roles in your organization in anticipation of future hiring needs. This way you are ready with relevant candidates whenever the need arises- you do not have to start at square one each time.

In today’s market, you cannot simply wait for the right candidates to show up at the exact time you need them. You must anticipate your needs and work on finding those candidates now. This pool of candidates must then be maintained until they are needed.

  • Identify successful talent pools
    Discover where your ideal candidates are and begin the relationship. Create awareness of your organization to people who may want to work there.
  • Evaluate your current process
    Find out what is working and what isn’t, then you can make better decisions. Try some new ideas to improve your process.
  • Set a goal
    Once you have a starting point, you can set some reasonable goals. You can decide to try for certain percentages from each source. Continue to measure and adjust your goals.
  • Keep the talent pool engaged
    Once you have found the talent, you must maintain the pool of candidates. Keep them informed of company news, opportunities, etc. There are many ways to keep them engaged with the technology available today, including websites and social and professional networking sites.

Finding the right talent at the right time is one of the biggest challenges employers face today. The time and effort you invest in your pipeline today will payoff in easier staffing for many years into the future.

What do you find the most challenging about getting the right talent at the right time? What would make this easier for you?

Do you have your key employees for 2012?

keysHaving the right employees in your organizations can make all the difference. Gaps in your company structure can affect your business, making it more difficult to meet your financial objectives.

At eSearch we strive to match talented accounting and finance professionals with exceptional opportunities. Below are some of the high-quality candidates we are currently representing.

Please contact us to discuss how eSearch can help you find those key employees to help you meet your 2012 objectives.

Ray Camma                                               Randy Samsel
(216) 642-2345 x 242                             (216) 642-2345 x 240
rcamma@esearchjobs.com               rsamsel@esearchjobs.com

Internal Controls/SOX Compliance Expertise
CPA, CMA, MBA with Fortune 500 Company
SAP/Oracle
7 years overall experience
Audit, Risk Management, and GAAP/IFRS expertise
West side, mid-$80k’s

Plant Controller
Forecasting, inventory evaluation & control, profitability management
Established standard cost controlling functions for multi-national plants
Company ERP specialist: system planning implementation & efficiency management
Extensive logistics planning and material management exposure
5 years of experience, MBA, fluent in German, extensive international experience
Cleveland/Akron/Canton, mid-$70k’s – low-$80k’s

Financial Reporting Specialist
Responsible for financial reporting including all SEC; 10K’s & Q’s
Prepares supplemental package
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting Expertise
4+ years of experience, all in large publicly traded company setting
CPA (active)
West side/Downtown, mid-$60k’s

Controller/Financial Reporting
8 years overall experience; 5 years in Big 4, 3 years publicly traded manufacturing company
Manages Financial Reporting team, oversees 10K’s & Q’s
Global consolidations
Hyperion Administrator
Passionate leader, teacher in the workplace
Executive presence
Cleveland/Akron/Canton, comp low-$100k’s

Cost Accountant/Analyst
Maintains & processes standard cost system for $1.5B Manufacturing Division
Developed cost estimating module allowing for flexibility & manipulation of data to ensure accurate forecasting
Annual operating plan oversight & implementation; Ensure accurate account & inventory plant- wide
Key member of SAP implementation team
5 years of overall experience
Akron/Cleveland-east, comp low-$60k’s

Big 4 Tax Associate
Two years plus of Big Tax experience
Graduated with 3.8 GPA, currently pursuing CPA certification
Strong state, local, and federal tax skill and exposure
Exposure to various industries; financial services, NPO, manufacturing
Cleveland/Akron, comp low-$50k’s

Assistant Controller/Senior Accountant/Corporate Accounting
G/L maintenance, fixed assets, corporate tax returns, bank reporting
8 plus years of experience; manufacturing & real estate
SAP & MS Excel expertise
Master’s in Accountancy, CPA (active)
International exposure
Beachwood/Solon/east side, comp low-$80k’s

Cost Analyst
2005 undergrad 2007 MBA in International Finance
Construction and Real estate experience
In-depth merging and writing code
Complex analysis on a divisional level
Cleveland South side, high $50’s to low $60’s

Public Audit Manager
CPA
1 year Big 4, 6 years large local public
Extensive work in the Real Estate and construction field
Acting CFO for clients during transitional phase
Involved in 10-Q filings, and SOX 404
South East, Mid to High $80’s

Public Staff Accountant
2009 grad, going into 5th busy season
3 years in public accounting A&A
Non-profit and manufacturing clients
Public and non-public clients
Cleveland East – Low $50’s

Senior Public Accountant
CPA
Ohio State grad High GPA
4 Years Big 4 Public accounting
East Side, current comp. low 60’s
Looking for internal audit

Internal Audit Manager
MSAC, CPA, Sitting for CIA 2 parts passed
11 years total in industry audit
Supervisory experience
Public and non-public companies
Cleveland West side, current comp. $90k

Senior Financial Analyst
MBA with long-term strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting experience with a major division of a publicly-held company. Serves as a trusted business advisor to the division GM. $75K + bonus.

Internal Audit Senior
Big 4 audit plus industry audit experience, including SOX and financial audit support. Excellent communication skills. $65K.

Tax Manager
Regional public accounting experience including corporate tax planning and compliance. $85k

Corporate Controller
Big 4 manager in audit plus global manufacturing corporate financial management experience, including international assignments. Excellent reporting and analysis experience. $150K

HR/Training Manager
Wide range of training experience including custom curriculum development and delivery. Results oriented, proven bottom line impact. $90K

Consultants / Available Immediately

Tax/Cost Accountant
MBA candidate with experience in Tax, Cost, Account Analysis, and Project Control. Has experience managing other employees in addition to reporting to the Controller/CFO. Fluidly adaptable to new concepts and responsibilities and is highly proficient with SAP, IFS, and Excel.

SAP Analyst and Auditor
Cost Savings Financial Auditor with experience facilitating the day-to-day management of the supply-demand chain for businesses. Candidate is well versed in ERP and works independently as software trainer in Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, and Private Equity sectors. Highly advanced in SAP, Oracle, IQMS, HP Open View, EPIC, Excel, MS Office, among others.

CPA Controller and Sr. Accountant
Accomplished CPA with many years’ experience as a Controller and Sr. Accountant. Self-motivated, accurate, and organized professional with the ability to work well under pressure. Strong background compiling and analyzing financial data to identify areas where cost-saving modifications and profit margin improvements can be implemented.

Experienced Financial Analyst
Dependable hard working Property Accountant/Analyst with strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines. Six plus years of Financial Analysis with international property company and experience reporting directly to the Controller. Reconciled accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and generating income statements on a daily, monthly, annual basis.

Corporate Accountant
Innovative Corporate Accountant with a successful career of increasing efficiency and reducing costs in financial organizations. Has experience reporting directly to CFO in addition to generating Financial Statement Analysis, Regulatory Reporting, Corporate Tax, Account Reconciliation, etc. Has handled month and year end close for financial institutions and reduced time and money over his tenure.

Recent College Graduate
2011 Accounting graduate eager to get his foot in the door with local company. Is a fresh face with high energy, sharp knowledge, and openness to learn. Primarily focused on cost accounting, auditing, and international accounting throughout his college coursework. Would consider accounting clerk role and work his Controller/Analyst Excellent analytical skills; able to identify problems, propose resolutions, and train staff on changes. Experienced in audit, budget and forecasting, strategic planning, and job costing. 14 years overall experience in key Controller and Analyst roles.

Big 4 – Manager – State & Local Tax / Tax Associate
Former Big 4 Accounting Manager in State and Local Tax is reentering the work force after raising a family. Experienced in all aspects of state and local tax; able to lead teams in research, allocate workflow and meet deadlines. Able to process federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S-Corps, individuals, and not-for-profit entities. Knowledgeable with SAP and PeopleSoft. Over 11 years of experience.

Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable
Staff accountant with strong Accounts Payable skills. Experienced in month end closings, financial statement analysis, and payroll for 100+ employees, and payroll taxes. Has worked for $700 Million dollar company as well as not-for-profit; can adapt well to any company setting. Expert knowledge of Excel and Access programs. Open to all of Cleveland/Akron/Canton areas.

Auditing / Operations Manager
Experienced in auditing inventory, identifying problems, developing inventory control improvements, and training employees on improved systems. SOX compliance and has trained employees on compliance regulations. Knowledgeable in logistics within a $5 billion plus company. Skillful in cost analyst. Willing to travel.

Financial Planner/Tax Accountant
Senior financial planner started in Big 6; can provide quality tax and financial planning to corporate executives, business owners, and high wealth clients. Expert in Excel, tax research, and strategic planning. Experienced in preparation of tax returns for partnerships, fiduciaries, and individuals. This individual has earned CPA and CFP recognition.

Senior Accountant
Financial reporting, GAAP compliant, financial analyses, and corporate tax returns are just a few areas this senior accountant can be an asset to your company. Knowledgeable in ERP, Legacy Systems, and implementing Industry Specific Software.


Welcome to the new eSearch blog!

At eSearch we connect top Accounting and Finance professionals in Cleveland with great opportunities at top companies.

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We will be discussing both talent and career management, as well as what is happening in the Cleveland Accounting & Finance job market.

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