Marshall Career Service

Well-Rounded Staff Accountant #21903 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:49:29 +0000

We placed this young man a couple of years ago with one of our best clients and he has done very well. The company was doing acquisitions as part of a roll up plan. So he is not new to working long hours and doing whatever he needs to do to get ahead. He is intellectually curious and a quick study. Well rounded experience in Cost Accounting (ABC, Job Cost, Process and Work in Progress) as well as Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Risk Management, SOX, FASB, Financial Statements, GAAP, General Ledger, Hedge Funds, Journal Entries, Revenue Accounting and Bank Reconciliation. A great hire for a company who needs accuracy and quick turnarounds on financial data.

Oil and Gas “Hands on” CFO #25038 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:47:15 +0000

This is a strong applicant for an oil and gas company looking for someone who can bring new process into play and/or take a company to a new level. He has been involved in both start-ups and turn-around. His confidence and intuitive nature on what to do in tough situations makes him a sure bet for a company ready to raise the bar. Key strengths include: S-1 & IPO Filing, Treasury & Cash Flow Management, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Financial Modeling & Forecasting, Budget & Profit Management, SEC Filings & Reporting, Metrics & Benchmarking, SEC, GAAP Compliance, Strategic & Capital Planning, ERP Implementations, Cash Flow Management, and Board Presentations. He is an excellent business partner who works well with the ownership and senior management of the company.

Big 4 Assurance Manager – MBA – CPA #8387 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:43:33 +0000

7 years doing a great job in the Business Assurance area for a Big 4 firm has prepared this young man to tackle bigger things in industry. His technical abilities haven’t gone unnoticed by the partners at his firm. He is a trouble shooter and is held in reserve for his firm’s most important customers who need help with documentation in going public or through substantial acquisitions. His top skills include: Technical Accounting, Research, IPOs, SEC Filings and leading a team. He earned his Masters from TCU and got his CPA long ago. Need someone to lead the way in your growth plans? This high energy, “get it done” young man could be your answer!

Big 4 “Graduate” #25006 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:40:25 +0000

This young man is leaving one of the local Big 4 firms and needless to say, they are disappointed to lose this sharp “up and comer”. He is smart enough to take on the most complicated technical accounting areas. Also an outstanding communicator; he excels in making presentations to senior management on his findings. While he is leaving after 4 busy seasons, he got his start in industry so he brings a lot of experience to the table in an economically affordable package. He is looking for an environment where he can stay long-term. Will surely make a huge, positive impact on the company. This candidate has tremendous potential and won’t be on the market long!

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis #7664 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:39:38 +0000

We met this applicant almost 15 years ago when she decided to leave one of the Big 4’s business valuation groups to go into industry. The first interview we sent her on, the employer not only hired her on the spot, he convinced her to start her that day. Granted, we don’t recommend moving that quickly, but it just points out how impressive this young lady is. Armed with an outgoing, sales-like personality and tremendous skills in Process Improvements, What Ifs, Ad hoc Reporting and the ability to accurately Forecast future revenues, this is applicant you might want to “hire on the spot”. Previous roles include Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Manager of Business Analysis, Manager of Analysis, Accounting Manager and Senior Financial Analyst.

Seasoned CFO, M&A #24965 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:36:43 +0000

M&A work is staring to pick up again as companies see this avenue as a quick way to jump-start their business now that the business climate has improved. This applicant certainly has the academic credentials including a MBA from Chicago University and CPA. He earned 5 promotions in his first nine years with a Fortune 100 company before leaving for a CFP position that brought him to the DFW area. Extensive Strategic Financial Planning, Reporting and Accounting knowledge. Led M&A activities including corporate integrations and successfully turned-around several distressed companies. Dynamic leadership capability demonstrated in managing strategic relationships with commercial and investment banks, private equity, customers, vendors, executive management and corporate boards. A great candidate for a company that is a half step from going public.

Finance Operations Support Pro – MBA #24861 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:35:21 +0000

This applicant has spent the last 15 years helping the executive and/or sales team build additional revenues by providing Reporting insights, both strategically and tactically. He has the unique ability to create new ways of looking at market share through new reports that management find extremely useful in making informed business decisions. Broad functional background, including roles in business operations, business partnering, strategic and financial planning, operational finance and accounting, and process quality and efficiency. Demonstrated competence in driving scalability and productivity of operations, creating culture of continuous improvement, developing corporate-wide best practices, and rewarding for performance against objectives. He has furthered his knowledge by getting a Masters in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon. A real talent find for someone who needs help growing their business.

“Roll Up Sleeves” Controller #11474 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:33:02 +0000

We met this Controller level applicant several years ago when she was referred by a CFO we had previously done work for as a “sure winner” for a Controller or Accounting Manager role. Before we could even get a 2nd interview with her, a company hired her. This is where she has spent the last 8 years handling Accounting but also the Budgeting and Planning side of the business for the head marketing executive of the company. By “partnering” with Sales, she has been able to make informed, sound, strategic recommendations that have resulted in huge growth for the company… So much so, that they became an acquisition target. Unwilling to relocate, she is now ready to contribute in the same way with her next employer!

Forward Thinking and Detail Oriented AccoForward Thinking and Detail Oriented Accounting Manager – MBA #21430 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:31:32 +0000

This Accounting Manager is back on the market after several years with a client of ours who gives him the highest of marks. He leads by example and puts in whatever hours are needed to get the job done. Those who work for him say he always has great attitude and enjoy working with him. He is recently married and his new bride just moved here; they are committed to staying in the D/FW Metroplex. He has his MBA and previous roles include: Accounting Manager, Manager of Internal Audit, Senior Accountant, Auditor, and Staff Accountant.

Accomplished CFO #24045 JA

lforbes — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:29:28 +0000

On the heels of helping to sell the company where he has been the CFO, this exceptional candidate is looking for a startup situation or one where high growth will drive the need for meaningful Management Reporting. His best contributions are in the areas of streamlining processes and working with operations on key metrics that directly impact bottom line profits. As a result he received 5 promotions at his last company in short order. He was hand picked to shut the company down. Career minded, he now intends to accomplish bigger goals at his next company.