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Friday, February 26, 2010

Current positions Kunin Associates is working on!



Budget Analyst

Growing Miami company is seeking a Budget Analyst with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance, a minimum of 3 years financial analysis and accounting experience as well as experience working with grants and advanced PC skills. Responsibilities will include: budget development, analyzing budget performance and variances, reconciliations, and communicating with other departments to accumulate cost information for budgets and Grants Analysis. Very friendly and professional environment.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $80,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

CFO

Rapidly Growing financial services company in Boca is looking for a CFO. Ideal candidate will have 10 years of progressive experience, working as a hands-on accounting leader for at least the past 3 years. CFO will be responsible for taking an active approach to leading the accounting and financial function of the company, including financial reporting and working with various compliance reports as required by the regulatory agencies. CPA, public company and financial services experience highly desired.

Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com


Assistant Controller


Excellent opportunity for an Assistant Controller at a top-notch company located in Downtown Miami. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience managing a staff and a public accounting background. The candidate for this role must have Bachelors in Accounting, high level of accounting and financial analysis as well as business cost control analysis and vendor interaction. A CPA license is preferred. In this role you will support all accounting and financial functions, lead in the areas of budget preparation, general ledger and financial reporting and analysis, among other duties. This company is growing along with its employees and offers a fantastic benefits package. Company has an excellent industry reputation, and has a strong working environment with a focus on quality of life balance. If you are a detail oriented, enthusiastic and energetic accounting professional, this is a fantastic career move.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $95,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Are your References working for you?


When looking for a job, references can give you the edge over other qualified candidates. But good references don't just happen, they need to be created, coached and informed.
Choose people that know you and your work. A well known top executive may be an attention getter on your reference list but if he's contacted, and hasn't heard of you, then you are sunk. Make sure your references know who you are, what you can offer a potential employer and that you are looking for a new position.
Get permission from a source before you put them on your reference list. Confirm all appropriate information and find out how they wish to be contacted. Another good idea is to go over what important skills you would like your reference to highlight. If more then one reference refers to the same highlighted skill you will come off as a shining star.
Written references in the form of letters of recommendation can also be an important job seeker tool. Get letters of recommendation throughout your career and collect them with other awards and achievements and place everything in a "Prove It" file. Keep this file handy to present whenever you are asked about your past job experiences.
If you are applying for a very competitive position you need to carefully think about your references. The last thing you would want to happen is to have your co-worker, who was listed as a reference, get offered the job you were interviewing for. Use references that can speak highly about your skills but aren't necessarily doing the same job.
Finally, do not list your references on your resume. When interviewing you should have a typed list of references with contact information ready to be handed out when asked for.
If you follow these simple guidelines you will have complete success with this important part of the job search process.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Controller



Our Miami client is a start-up, well capitalized Hedge fund and is looking to hire a Controller. This person will be responsible for the hands on day-to-day accounting for commercial properties including preparing financials, closing the books, reconciling bank accounts, as well as handling banking and financing relationships. REIT, Hedge fund or Private Equity experience highly desirable. Good opportunity to grow in an entrepreneurial environment.



Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Commercial Property Management Accountant

Commercial Property Management Accountant
Our client is a Prestigious Fort Lauderdale company that has several real estate investments, among other interests, and is looking to hire an accountant to handle the monthly/yearly closings. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Yardi and Quickbooks, have property management experience and be extremely organized. 40 hour work week with good benefits and a professional environment.

Salary Range: $48,000 to $52,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Top 10 Tips When Working with a Recruiter



When working with a Recruiter it is always a good idea to follow these simples tips to ensure that everyone gets the best out of the situation.
1) Take time to know the Recruiter before meeting with them. Make sure they handle the type of opportunities you are looking for, whether it be temporary or permanent. Also make sure they handle the discipline you need such as; Accounting, Finance, IT, Sales, Medical, etc.
2) Fees are almost always paid by the employer and not the job seeker. Make sure to thoroughly read anything that a Recruiter may ask you to sign.
3) Prepare for your interview with the Recruiter as you would for any other interview.
a. Arrive 15 minutes early.
b. Dress professionally.
c. Bring extra copies of your resume (all versions).
d. Do research on the recruiting company.
e. Completely fill out all applications provided.
f. Leave all preconceived notions and attitudes about Recruiters at home.
g. Mail a thank you note after the interview. This will make you standout over all the other applicants that do not do this simple task.
4) Maintain control over the process.
a. Request that a Recruiter does not 'blast' your resume. This can make you look desperate. You want to know to whom and when your resume is going out.
b. Make sure your resume does not go to the same source from one or more recruiters. If a client receives a resume from two different Recruiters he may not choose to look at it due to potential conflict on who would get the commission.
c. Ask the Recruiter how often you should follow up with them. New opportunities develop on a regular basis and you need to stay in constant contact with the Recruiter.
d. If you feel that you are not getting the service that you need seek out another Recruiter. Each Recruiter has a different list of clients and has a different list of opportunities. Limit yourself to 2 or 3 Recruiters. If you talk to too many Recruiters there is potential for overlap with the same positions.
5) When responding to questions make sure to give complete answers, 'sell' yourself and engage the Recruiter. Share all relevant information about your skills, capabilities and limitations. The more information that you provide about yourself, and past job responsibilities, the more the Recruiter will remember and can match you to different opportunities.
6) Never speak poorly about past/current employers or other Recruiters. Think through your answers and always look for the positive in any difficult situation.
7) Make sure that your Recruiter preps you before going out on an interview. Get information about who you will be meeting with, their position, the time and location of the interview, details of the position you are interviewing for and any insight into what makes a successful candidate. If the Recruiter does not do this then you definitely need to find a new one.
8) Follow up with your Recruiter after each interview they send you on. This will allow you to give your thoughts about the position to the Recruiter and the Recruiter can give you feedback from the potential employer. Use this information to better prepare for future interviews.
9) Try not to discuss salary with a potential employer-leave this to the Recruiter. If an offer is made during an interview, gladly acknowledge it and tell the potential employer you will need time to review the offer. By reviewing the offer with the Recruiter it gives you a greater opportunity to negotiate salary, benefits and start date.
10) Keep the Recruiter informed of any changes that occur in your job search. You never know when you might need them again in the future.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

CFO



Rapidly Growing financial services company in Boca is looking for a CFO. Ideal candidate will have 10 years of progressive experience, working as a hands-on accounting leader for at least the past 3 years. CFO will be responsible for taking an active approach to leading the accounting and financial function of the company, including financial reporting and working with various compliance reports as required by the regulatory agencies. CPA, public company and financial services experience highly desired.



Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000

Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Monday, February 8, 2010

The Purpose of Your Resume




You are looking for a job and need to create or update your resume. In order to develop an effective resume keep in mind it's purpose.
1) Your resume is your personal sales and marketing tool.
2) It is the answer to why an employer should "hire you."
3) It is to pass an employer's screening process.
4) It establishes you as a professional.
5) It is your introduction to decision makers.
6) It forces you to inventory your skills.
7) It prepares you for an interview.
8) It validates who you are and what you have to offer.
9) It can assist your references in speaking on your behalf.
10) It helps you make a positive impression.
11) It clarifies your direction and strengths.
12) It gets you the interview

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst
Growing Miami company is seeking a Budget Analyst with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance, a minimum of 3 years financial analysis and accounting experience as well as experience working with grants and advanced PC skills. Responsibilities will include: budget development, analyzing budget performance and variances, reconciliations, and communicating with other departments to accumulate cost information for budgets and Grants Analysis. Very friendly and professional environment.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $80,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Monday, February 1, 2010

Getting Back in Shape for the Job Chase



Article taken from The New York Times
By PHYLLIS KORKKI

THE beginning of this new year — after a very difficult 2009 for job seekers — offers a good opportunity to review and fine-tune every element of an employment search, from résumés to thank-you notes.

While you may be doing almost everything right, neglecting or mishandling just one or two pieces of the process could keep you from getting a job, especially in this ultracompetitive market.
Here, then, is a checklist that covers some of the major links in the job search chain:

THE RÉSUMÉ When was the last time you took a word-by-word, letter-by-letter look at your résumé? Make sure it’s completely up to date and tailored to the types of jobs you are seeking. (After all, your situation might have changed since you started looking.) Now is also the time to create alternate versions, to reflect different types of positions.
Have someone else look at your résumé. If you cannot afford a career coach, give your résumé to friends or family members to scrutinize.
And have copies of your résumé printed, so you’re ready to hand them out at interviews.

REFERENCES If you have not talked to your references lately, call or e-mail them. Make sure they are still in the same jobs, and tell them you’re still looking. This helps expand your network, because references may know of job openings. It’s also a good time to consider whether to add or remove some people as references.

COVER LETTERS Maybe you’ve set up a few basic templates in advance, but that’s not enough. Each cover letter you write should be geared specifically to the job for which you are applying.

WARDROBE Check your closet to ensure that you have appropriate professional attire, including shoes, ready for interviews.
ONLINE PRESENCE Check and update your LinkedIn profile and make sure that it’s consistent with the information in your résumé and any other online presence you have, Ms. Doyle said. Hiring managers look at LinkedIn, and any discrepancies could be red flags, she said.
Review your contacts on LinkedIn and reach out to new ones. Check whether anyone new can write a recommendation for you on the site.
And, while you’re at it, Google yourself and check Facebook or other social networks to make sure that nothing embarrassing shows up.

NETWORKING Do not isolate yourself for days on end. Network , through e-mail messages, phone calls, coffee, lunch, appointments and meetings.

APPLYING A glance at huge online job sites isn’t usually the best way to find jobs. You are more likely to succeed through people you know or meet through networking, or through professional or alumni associations.

THE FOLLOW-UP These days, it is common to apply for a job and never hear back from the company. Without being a pest, take the initiative by following up with a phone call a week or so after you apply. If no name is listed on the job posting, use research skills to find one. Or, if you know someone at the company, check whether that person will put in a word for you.

INTERVIEWS If you are getting plenty of interviews but no return calls or job offers, take a ruthless look at your interviewing skills.

SUPPORT SYSTEMS Finally, recognize that looking for a job — especially in a market like this — can take a psychological toll. Don’t take it personally if your job hunt is taking a long time. Many excellent job candidates, victims of the economic downturn, are in the same boat now.
Even in the best of times, a job hunt is often about rejection — and that can be hard to endure. Staying in touch with family, friends, professional networks and fellow job seekers can help you maintain a positive attitude and a sense of perspective.

Count on kunin Associates in 2010. We will help you get prepared and find the position that best fits your background.
Visit us at www.kuninassociates.com