Posts by Controllers on Call
Did you ever tell yourself that a cemetery is full of irreplaceable?
Did you ever tell yourself that a cemetery is full of irreplaceable? Passing all the initial interviews, the company you were meeting with has told you that you have made the top three list. Now it will be a very tight rope walking gymnastics, it is you against the other two considered for the job.…
Read MoreWW3?
We just marked 104 years since WW1 (a.k.a. the First World War, the Great War, the War To End All Wars) the war that was to end all wars. However, as we are looking back from where we are today, what can we really conclude? How much of that war is still dictating our lives…
Read MoreTerminate? That is too expensive!
Terminate? That is too expensive! I was sitting with a client a couple of weeks ago discussing their current accounting and finance staffing needs. The person I was meeting with shared with me that the current CFO has been with the organization for over twenty years. Started as a junior accountant, progressed throughout the years,…
Read MoreConsulting? Coaching?
Consulting and coaching is often misunderstood, many a times I see how CEO, COO and Presidents of start-up companies need to make a decision that they do not have the know-how, experience, skill, or understanding to make. They know they need coaching, they know they need to make a decision, but they are unable to…
Read MoreBranding…
Branding yourself and your company When you hear the words personal branding, don’t wave it off as a new trend of the marketing gurus. Take note that personal branding is here to stay and will only become stronger with time By now you must already know that you need to treat yourself as a very…
Read MorePenny Wise
I received this email the oter day from Jonathan Williams, the Gohst Writer, which put a big smile on my face. I am, as I am sure you are guilty of doing the same from time to time. Here it is: “Penny Wise A couple years back, to save money, I hired a mobile mechanic…
Read MoreCredit & Collections Job #2022- 271
Employment Type: 2 month contract (Could be extended) Job Industry: Transportation Job Location: Mississauga (Near Pearson Airport) Our client a large international transportation specialist which offers a wide range of solutions Canada wide and through the United States is currently looking to fill the position of an Credit and collections specialist who will work closely…
Read MoreInfluencer
What do you think when you see Julia Roberts on the ad for Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle fragrance? Influencers always existed; we used sports figures, movie stars, models, famous and rich, sexy and beautiful, and other celebs since forever. Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Ava Gardner, etc, etc, etc. – you name it they did it,…
Read MoreWise Words from Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, founder and CEO of Apple became iconic for many reasons, and although I am not a big fan of rules, these rules resonate with me….. Doing my daily research online I stumbled upon an old article written by Steve Jobs many years ago that he named “12 Rules of Success”, I thought it may…
Read MoreSmall Business Controller/Senior Accountant JOB #2022- 272
Employment Type: 2-3 months contract Job Industry: Manufacturing Job Location: Oakville, ON Our client, a start-up specialty chemicals (using Clean-Air Technology) manufacturer to join their growing team. You are a “doer”, eager and willing to learn, outgoing, independent, analytical, detailed-oriented and results driven professional. Reporting to the CFO, YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES ARE: Preparing payroll, bi-weekly…
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