Wednesday, December 15, 2010

[WNO] Digest Number 740

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1.

CFO - Southeast

Posted by: "Ian Kennedy" ikennedy@schegggroup.com   ibkennedy47

Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:47 pm (PST)



Dear Friends,

Please respond directly.

Good luck, Ian

Ian Kennedy

President

<mailto:ikennedy@schegggroup.com> ikennedy@schegggroup.com

www.schegggroup.com

203-538-8802 (w) 203-225-0893 (f)

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We currently have several searches underway. Please click
<http://www.schegggroup.com/search-practice/search-openings/> here to see
the open positions and
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upload your resume to our database.

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Below is a brief overview of the CFO role.

Amrop Battalia Winston is a retained executive search firm. We have been
retained by a $1B global technology company with US Headquarters in the
Southeast to find a CFO - North America. US revenues are approximately $150
million. This role will serve as a business partner to the Managing
Director of North America and will direct a staff of 29 in finance &
control, HR and IT.

We are seeking executives with a minimum of 15 years of finance experience
and 10 years of management experience ideally from a global, publicly-traded
company.

The ideal candidates will have a CPA and/or MBA and have experience with
subsidiary accounting. Familiarity with international accounting standards
is considered a plus.

Karen M. Paetz

Senior Associate

Amrop Battalia Winston

150 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

T +1 (312) 704 0050 F +1 (312) 704 0305

E <mailto:kpaetz@amropbw.com> kpaetz@amropbw.com

POSITION DESCRIPTION

and

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION SUMMARY

www.amropbw.com

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CONFIDENTIAL

The Company

The Company is a non-US based, global, publicly listed market leader in a
technology driven, growing and leading edge product and solutions business.

Scope of the Position

The Chief Financial Officer will act as business partner to the Managing
Director (Head) of the North American business (the US and Canada) and is
responsible for directing and managing all financial activities of the
region and for contributing to the growth of the business. The CFO will
provide leadership on all financial issues and serve as key advisor to
senior management on company performance and long-term initiatives.

Reporting Relationships

The CFO will report both to the Managing Director of the North American
region and also to the Group Chief Financial Officer for the Company located
in Europe. The position will lead and manage a group of twenty-nine people
in Finance and Control, Human Resources and IT.

Requirements for the Position

A minimum of fifteen years of experience in positions of increasing
responsibility with a minimum of ten years in financial management in a
global publicly traded company.

A BS or BA degree in accounting, finance or business is required. Public
accounting experience and a CPA and or MBA, while not required, are
preferred and some knowledge of IRFS is helpful. Solid finance and
accounting background with an emphasis on working with operations to improve
business and profitability.

Experience interfacing with international financial leaders, subsidiary
accounting and experience working with a European parent is highly
desirable.

Operationally and business-focused with a well rounded financial
background, a solid track record of managing the financial function and of
being a key contributor to driving operational and strategic performance.

Demonstrated skills in leading projects such as improvement of performance
monitoring and/or implementation of KPI adapted to the business.

Technical skills to oversee the management of accounting and reporting and
experience with a European parent organization, especially knowledge of both
US and European accounting standards.

Understanding of information technology and financial systems and of the
integration of accounting and operational systems. Experience with SAP is
preferred.

Past leadership of functions outside of finance is helpful.

Responsibilities of the Position

The Chief Financial Officer provides overall financial leadership, support
and management of the North American Region finance function and is
responsible for all financial aspects of the region. The CFO provides to
the Managing Director of North America and to business leaders, thorough
analysis of financial operations and business operations as well as
strategic and tactical counsel to help achieve the Company's financial
results, growth and action plans to increase profitability in the North
American market.

The position provides the leadership team with timely analysis of results of
operations, analysis of the business reasons underlying these results,
identifies deficiencies and makes recommendations for improvement.

Responsible for financial and operational support and for helping to drive
change as the business enhances its solutions and product offerings and
penetrates further the North American market.

The CFO also supports special projects which may include acquisitions, new
product lines and extensions, analysis of capital expenditures etc.

Direct, lead, mentor and coach staff in finance, accounting and control,
human resources and IT.

Personal Characteristics

Strong business acumen to contribute to the strategic direction of the
business.

Ability to quickly identify critical operating issues and drive results
through a combination of innovative execution and cross-functional teamwork.

Good business judgment.

Hands-on and proactive in seeking ways to grow the business and with an
entrepreneurial spirit.

Able to function autonomously in a complex organization and to take
ownership of and commitment to company results, strategy and plans.

Team player who seeks to understand and be a part of all aspects of the
business and does not think in terms of functional lines or barriers.

Smart and high energy with excellent presentation and communication skills.

Able to communicate financial information in a meaningful way to
non-financial executives.

Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically, build organizational
capabilities and focus on results.

Analytical and inquisitive, professional ethics and integrity.

Able to manage in a team and matrix environment and across countries and
cultures.

Location

The position is located in the Southeastern United States. Relocation of
the candidate and family is required.

For additional information or confidential discussion, please contact:

Karen Paetz, Senior Associate

Amrop Battalia Winston

150 South Wacker Drive

Suite 1220

Chicago, IL 60606

Office: (312) 704 -0050 ext. 403

Email: kpaetz@amropbw.com

2.

Microstrategy  Technical Architect contract in Norwalk, CT or New Yo

Posted by: "John Barry" John@itechcp.com   itechjohn

Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:54 pm (PST)




> Title: Technical Architect
> Location: Norwalk, CT or New York, NY
> Duration: 6 months
>
> Overview:
> We are seeking a consultant who will design, plan and build Business
> Intelligence and Information Capability for our client's Microstrategy
> Platform.
> Responsibilities:
> * Development of architectural, development and design standards, best
> practices, guides architectural frameworks
> * Provides and develops technical support and training for projects
> and program teams
> * Helps review project architectures for compliance policies
> * Advises on systems development opportunities that can be utilized or
> adapted to meet business area objectives
> * Performs related duties as assigned or requested
>
> Required Skills and Qualifications:
> * In-depth knowledge in Microstrategy Architecture, Development
> Capabilities and Administration
> * Broad understanding of many technologies and their relationship to
> business goals and objectives ranging from end user devices, networks,
> distribution computing, Middleware, development tools, and security,
> * Able to communicate effectively to a diverse, global technologies
> community
> * Experience working with outsourced development teams
> * SAP BW knowledge highly preferred and its integration with
> Microstrategy (For highly skilled Microstrategy candidates, this could be
> waived)
>
>
> Visit www.itechcp.com for more information about our company and a list of
> our hot jobs.
>
Best regards,

John Barry
ITech Consulting Partners
30 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-270-0051 Ext: 301
203-270-0071 Fax
john@itechcp.com
www.itechcp.com
Providing IT professionals on a contract or fulltime basis.
Please visit our website at www.itechcp.com for more information about our
company and a list of our hot jobs.
linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/itechjohn
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3.

Six things recruiters will never tell you ...

Posted by: "Gerard Robinson" gerardr@gresadi.com   gerardr1

Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:16 pm (PST)



At the link http://www.todaysengineer.org/2010/Dec/recruiter-secrets.asp
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When I find myself in times of trouble,|All unattributed content herein:
Then I'll know just where I'll be, |Copyright(C)2010 Gerard Robinson
Swearing at the console, let me be ... |All Rights Reserved; gerardr@...

4.

Monday, December 27, 7-9pm: TCN/Temple Community Network Meeting

Posted by: "Bob Roman" broman235@gmail.com   broman235

Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:02 pm (PST)



.
When you attend a networking or business meeting, are you successful in
promoting yourself? Are you unsure of the best ways to do this or would you
like to improve your technique? Do you leave the meeting feeling that you
really accomplished something? If you would like to improve your networking
skills and are ready to learn about "working the room", you should attend
TCN's meeting on December 27th.

TCN's December 27th meeting will feature an invigorating presentation by
master networker Marty Latman, entitled:

"WORKING THE ROOM"

Called by some people the "best networker they know," Marty will present the
basic tools you need to use to land the position you want.

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Monday, December 27th, 7:00-9:00 PM
Barnert Temple, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Directions to Barnert Temple:
http://barnerttemple.org/about_us/about_us.php3?page=249
(Don't trust your GPS on this one, use these directions.)

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View or Download the meeting flyer here:
http://www.box.net/shared/8aljv9gvxu

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Marty Latman is the chairman of the Bergen Chapter of Financial Executive
Network Group (FENG), which he created in March 2002 with 29 members.
Membership within this chapter has now grown to over 2,600 members. Since
its inception, FENG-Bergen Chapter has successfully helped more than 550 of
its members find gainful employment. He is also the chairman of the NJ
Strategic Executive Networking Group (NJSENG), a FEI member, and a member
of over 20 other career networking groups.

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We look forward to seeing you at Barnert Temple on Monday, December 27th for
our look at what you really must do to make your presence at a networking
event successful. Please feel free to arrive at 6:30pm for extra open
networking time, and bring a friend!

Next month, we will meet on January 24th (4th Monday, as usual), with
special guest speaker Alex Freund. Happy New Year and Happy Holidays to you
and yours!

For more information, contact Bob Roman: broman235@gmail.com or Bob Levin:
blevin@galaxy.net

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.

Thanks,
Bob
**

*Bob Roman* | Principal, Senior Consultant | Paneverde Design & Technology |
bobroman@paneverde.com | 917.882.5402
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