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Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:44 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Richard Antash" rantash
Good morning folks,
Learn updated features and techniques for LinkedIn at the latest PMI Westchester Job Club event. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Be safe and stay warm in today's very cold weather.
Best regards,Rich
Learn updated features and techniques for LinkedIn at the latest PMI Westchester Job Club event. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Be safe and stay warm in today's very cold weather.
Best regards,Rich
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Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:35 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Westchester Networking Organization" wno1635
Ken
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Begin forwarded message:
> From: Karla Hammond <karlahammond@sbcglobal.net>
> Date: February 11, 2015 at 16:50:17 EST
> To: "wno1635@gmail.com" <wno1635@gmail.com>
> Subject: Please share with the Westchester Networking Organization Members
> Reply-To: Karla Hammond <karlahammond@sbcglobal.net>
>
> My client, a fast-paced, growing company in Southwestern CT is looking to hire a Controller who will report to the Chief Financial Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior accounting professional with a strong financial background and demonstrated experience in managing staff. The right person will be a proactive, hands-on, strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for finance. This position is responsible for: accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as developing internal control policies and procedures. Specifically he or she will:
> Manage all Accounting areas: Billing, A/R/, A/P, GL (monthly review for accuracy and completeness), and weekly/biweekly Payroll (to ensure accurate preparation – utilizing an outside service).
> Oversee daily cash monitoring.
> Handle journal entries, bank reconciliations, and review fixed asset records.
> Ensure invoicing is billed accurately and on time.
> Assist the CFO in managing the banking relationship.
> Supervise eight staff members – coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and apprising job results.
> Create, coordinate and direct the preparation of the job budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
> Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and annually prepare data for outside auditors for both financial/tax preparation.
> Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
> Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
> Support month-end and year-end close process.
> Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
> Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements on tax filings (which include quarterly/sales tax preparation and filing) by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; supporting adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
> Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to implement, monitor, maintain and strengthen internal controls.
> Recommend and implement changes necessary to increase financial stability and profitability of this rapidly growing company.
> Oversee technology needs, which will ensure optimal financial operation.
> Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels in the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
> Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
> Periodic weekends or evening work is expected.
> Requirements and Attributes
> Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Advanced degree is a plus.
> CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
> 10+ years of experience in accounting with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
> Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
> At least three (3) years of managing staff with the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.
> Experience in working with complex pricing models.
> Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. Familiarity with Great Plains software is a plus.
> High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and use of Word. Exposure to Access would be a plus.
> Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
> Self-initiative and strong work ethic.
> Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
> Personal quality of integrity, credibility, and high ethical standards.
> Excellent sense of time management and observance of deadlines.
> Skilled in multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks.
> Motivated to learn and stay abreast of new technologies, as well as changes in accounting and finance.
> Ability to work both independently (autonomously), as well as part of a team and an organization of diverse personalities and cultures.
> Resumes should be emailed to: Karla Hammond – karlahammond@sbcglobal.net - 860-267-2690
> Karla
> Karla Hammond
> 860-267-2690
> karlahammond@sbcglobal.net
Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:35 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Thomas Donohue" donohue83
Ramsey JSWT Members:
Recently I have been havingproblems with AOL categorizing my messages as spam and not letting medistribute it to a large number of recipients. To ensure that you receive mylist of Upcoming Networking Events, please join the following Yahoo Group thatI set-up at: upcoming_networking_events-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Individuals,as well as other transition support networking groups, are welcome andencouraged to join.
In addition, mylaptop computer stopped working, so I cannot access my distribution list. Therefore, I can only send this message to myYahoo Networking Groups, until my PC is fixed.
Listed below are this Week's Upcoming Networking Events.All meetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and stronglyencouraged to attend.
Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of likegoing to school, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition bygaining knowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel andstandout from your competition.
In traveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster. Also, In the event of snow, ice, or inclement weather, pleasecheck with the meeting organizer if the presentation will be canceled orpostponed before traveling there. Your safety is important. Please rely on your best judgment beforeventuring out on slippery roads.
If anyone is aware of an upcoming meeting that you wouldlike to share with the group, please let me know and I will gladly include itwith my weekly updates.
Thank you,
Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue
This Week'sUpcoming Networking Events
Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, TheBronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Host WandaEllet brings you the best career advice, no matter what stage your careeris in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a better opportunity, or evena college student, Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined bya special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with their questions at 1-877-900-1077. In addition, interesting previous episodes are available at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.
Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 withyour questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the UnitedStates, specialized in the 7 Step JobSearch and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Getfree coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the roughseas of the 21st century job market.
In addition tothe great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors(NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.
Monday, February 16thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: ProfessionalService Group of Central NJ will host Dave Chapman, who will give a presentation titled: A Guide to Understanding and Managing aCommon Problem: Overcoming Procrastination. Additional information is availableat: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNG meets every Monday,except holidays. The meeting will be atFirst United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville,NJ 08876.
Tuesday, February 17thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill host DavidLees, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: ReinventYour Career. Are you in careertransition or frustrated and stuck in you present job? Would like to dosomething different but aren't sure what to do about it? David Lees offers tipsfor being more optimistic and motivated to move forward. At the meeting learn: 1) The secret tochanging careers, 2) How to develop your Personal Core Brand (PCB) to showcaseyour value, 3) Ways to think about new career possibilities based on yourstrengths, passions, and transferable skills, and 4) How to find new jobopportunities. The meeting is at theNew York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.
Tuesday, February 17th from 7:30 -9:30 pm: The Career Forumwill hostLloyd Feinstein, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Mechanics of the Job Search. For more informationcontact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.
Wednesday, February18th from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon: The Professional Service Group of Morris County (PSGMC) will host Bill LaChance, a financial advisor, who will give a presentation titled: FinancialPlanning Considerations During Transition. Bill will discuss: Medical insurance throughthe Affordable Care Act, The impact of part- time wages on unemploymentcompensation, and the tax deductibility of jobhunting expenses. Bill will also talk about retirement savings, such asthe pros and cons of rolling over a 401k/403b, tax implications of drawingdown Roth and traditional IRA's, and strategies to take advantageof lower marginal tax rates during the transition period. Additionalinformation is available at: www.psgmc.org. Themeeting will be at the Parsippany Troy Hills Library, 449 Halsey Road,Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Wednesday, February 18thfrom 12:30 - 2:30 pm: The NewYork Public Library - Grand Central Library will host Tom Powner of Career Thinker Inc. who will give a presentation titled: Writing a Winning Resume that Brands and Markets YOU. Whether you are actively searching for a jobor just thinking about a new job or career, invest in yourself and attend ourresume writing workshop to help make your resume a winning one that brands youto your target career. Tom will discuss: Thereal 5 purposes of your resume, Understanding branding and marketing in yourresume, Putting Jane Doe's before resume to the test, What really happens withyour resume when applying to online job postings, Tips on getting your resumethrough Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Why a typical Jane Doe resume doesnot work, Understanding resume keywords and how to find them, How to show yourReturn On Investment (ROI) value on your resume, Resume formatting tips,Putting Jane Doe's new winning resume to the test, and Top do's & don'tsfor resumes. Advancedregistration is required. The meeting is at the New York Public Library - Grand CentralLibrary, 135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor community room, New York, NY 10017
Wednesday, February 18th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: WorkSearchOrientation. Are you a 40+ jobseeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provideslinks to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at nocost to individuals. After taking theorientation, WorkSearch isaccessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Librarycomputers. Attendees will be shown howto download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USBdrive). The meeting is at the New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York,NY 10016.
Wednesday, February 18th from 1:00 - 2:00 pm: Free webinar featuring Lisa Rangel, president of ChameleonResumes, who will give a presentationtitled: How to Design a PowerfulExecutive Resume to Land Interviews... Even If You are Not an Executive. Lisa will demonstrate: 1) How to structure your resume, taking intoaccount what kind of information recruiters want to find, and where, 2) Whatwords to use to present yourself effectively, since what you are currentlyusing has not worked well, and 3) How to make your resume achievement-driven, whichdelivers the results you offer straight into the recruiter's hands. Toregister, click on this link: Click here to learn more and register now!
Wednesday, February 18th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host KristinaLeonardi, who will give a presentation titled: Who Are You and What Are You Supposed to BeDoing with Your Life. Kristina will discussre-assessing who you are and what you should be doing with your life so you canachieve fulfillment on all levels, and at the same time enable you to serveothers. Kristina shares with you how she came to form The Women's Mosaic, andhow the tools and lessons she has learned can help you create a more gratifyingcareer and life path for yourself. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Wednesday, February18h from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host Mike Palestina, Managing Partner andExecutive Coach of People Intell Institute, who will give a presentation titled: The Science of Emotions. AHarvard University study on career success concluded that emotional skillsmattered twice as much as IQ and technical skills. Learn the science andmyths of non-verbal communications and how your lack of awareness might benegatively impacting your performance in interviews. Mike will discuss: 1) Understandingthe importance of Emotional Awareness in the workplace, 2) The framework ofEmotional Awareness, 3) Five channels of communications, and 4) How to use thisinformation in networking discussions and interviews. Please plan to attend and spread theword. I am confident that Mike will not disappoint, and that you willenjoy this evening. For additional information or to register, please contactJoe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meetingis at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Thursday, February 19th, from 9:30- 11:30 am: JewishVocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey will host Jason G. Sanders, Managing Director of Flycast, who will give a presentation titled: What to Say After Your Elevator Pitch: Youhave Got My Attention, Now What? Mike will discuss how to: 1) Expressyour personal brand using a strategy that relies on your story, not a list ofpositions that you have held, 2) Express your personal brand using a strategythat relies on your story, not a list of positions that you have held, and 3) Havefun implementing these techniques right in the room before you even leave thesession. To register, e-mail BeverlyFeldman at bfeldman@jvsnj.org or call:1-973-674-0871 by noon, 2/17/2015. Themeeting is at the Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ07981. Turn right at the sign for Golds'gym.
Thursday, February 19thfrom 2:00 - 4:30 pm: The NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: CritiqueYour Resume. Are your resumesgetting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each jobposting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position inorder to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from ajob posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants mustbring a current resume and 2 job postings. Pre-registration isrequired. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkow at snatkow@job-prep.com to enroll and receive additionalinformation. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, February 19thfrom6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Robert Hellmann, a careercoach at www.hellmannconsulting.com,who will give a presentation titled: Resume and Pitch Intensive: Craft Messages thatLand Interviews and Offers. Is yourresume communicating how you can help a prospective employer in the 15 secondsa hiring manager is going to look at it? Are you positioning yourself correctlyfor the job you want, or are you too focused on your last job? Rob's discussion will include: 1) Before andafter resume examples, so you can clearly see what works, 2) Nine resume do's"and six resume do not" that will debunk a lot myths and save you time, 3) Forcareer and industry-changers, how to relate your prior experience to what youare looking to do next, 4) How to address common issues, like gaps in yourresume, too-much or too-little experience, or job-hopping, 5) What you need toknow about adapting your resume for your LinkedIn profile, and 6) In-classexercises that will get you started on your pitch. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Thursday, February 19th from 6:00- 7:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library in conjunction with its sponsor CitiFoundation, will host: StartUp2015 Workshop 2: Developing Your Marketing Plan. This is the second training workshop for theNew York StartUP! 2015 Business Plan Competition. Learn how to develop amarketing plan for your business. This session will be offered three times inFebruary. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Friday, February20th from 8:00 - 10:00 am: Westchester Project Managers Job Club willhost: Linda Van Valkenburgh, ownerand certified executive career coach of My Executive Career Coach, who willgive a presentation titled: LinkedIn3.0, Learn to Leverage the new LinkedIn to Fast Track Jobs, Sales Leads andBusiness Opportunities. Key points include: 1) How to maximize andcontrol your LinkedIn profile to heighten your rankings, 2) The latest methodsin site navigation and trending features and why they are vital, and 3) How touse discussion groups, target companies, and influencers features. Theevent is free but seating is limited. So, please RSVP to Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.comor 914-343-4498 in order to reserve yourseat. For a Google map of the location, click on the followinglink: http://bit.ly/FordhamWc. The meeting is at Fordham University Westchester Campus,400 Westchester Ave, Room 142, West Harrison, NY 10604.
Friday, February 20thfrom 9:45 am - 12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-hostwill host Maria Semple, a LinkedInSpecialist, who will give apresentation titled: Position Yourself for Success on LinkedIn. Join us to learntips for a great LinkedIn profile and learn how to use this tool to mine fornetworking and job opportunities. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerousresources available there. The meetingis at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Friday, February 20thfrom 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host John Crant, Author, Career Coach andSpeaker, who will give a presentation titled: Self-Recruiter Communications Mastery in Job Search: How to EngageHiring Managers. John will discussthe following techniques for getting the attention of hiring managers: 1) FirstYou Have To Find Them! (the Decisions-makers), 2) Engaged and Disengaged:Houston, We Have a Problem, 3) It is About Them, So That It is About You... (ItHas To Be About Them!), 4) Avoiding the One-offs: It is About Opening aCommunications Channel 5) Getting 'n Agreement for a Relationship, 6) ChannelSurfing: Keeping Your Communications Goals Focused, and 7) Value, Value... InEvery Word Will Open Doors (You May Never Have Dreamed Existed). The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.
Saturday, February 21st from 8:15- 10:30 am: The SaintGregory the Great Networking Group (SGGNG) will host: Amy Klein, of VolunteerConnect, who will give a presentation titled: Skills Based Volunteerism. Amy will discuss a newnational trend in Skills-Based Volunteering.
Discover how using your professional skills to help acommunity organization can help you brush up on your skills, add depth to yourresume, enhance your leadership, communication and decision making skills,increase your network and improve your morale. Skills-based volunteerism ishappening right here in central New Jersey. Join the movement and share yourskills. Thegroup meets the 3rd Saturday of the month. Additional information is available at: http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=283. The meeting is at Saint Gregorythe Great'Church, in the Parish Center, O'Connor Hall, at 4680 Nottingham Way,Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.
Saturday, February 21st from 8:30- 11:00 am: Careers inTransition (CIT) meeting. Individuals give a 15 second elevator speech aboutthemselves -- who you are, what you are looking for, target companies (2-3),how the group can help you, and how you can help the group. This is followed bya short period for networking with people you would like to introduce yourselfto and exchange business cards. The group then divides into smaller teams for:1) Resume Assistance, (Please bring 15 copies of your resume if you want itreviewed.) or 2) Support in Overcoming Job Search Obstacles. This includes: A)Small group advice for individuals who have hit the wall and need help toreinvigorate their job search, or B) Large group discussion on various jobsearch related topics. CIT meets the first and third Saturday of each monthexcept holidays. The meeting is in theWinston School Gym at Christ Church, 30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
Saturday, February 21st, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will host Karlton Utter, a tech guru, who will give a presentation titled: Are You LinkedIn? Using LinkedIn and Other SocialMedia Sites to Get That Job! Karlton will discuss how potential employers are usingLinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitterto hire employees. How to maintain a professional social media reputation willalso be discussed. For moreinformation or to register, contact Alainaat alainad@lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212ex. 25 or 12. The meeting is atthe Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.
