Your Competitive Edge:
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Our knowledgeable accounting recruitment teams understand the skills candidates need to thrive in these crucial roles and, just as important, know what top professionals want out of their next position, helping you attract the right people to safeguard your business’ financial health.
Hiring practices in the finance industry are rapidly evolving to keep pace with technological advancements and the growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Companies are refining recruitment strategies to attract top talent, offering competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. Continuous learning and upskilling have become essential, with employers investing in training programs to keep professionals updated on industry shifts.
The demand for FinTech expertise is rising, requiring professionals skilled in AI, blockchain, and digital banking. AI-driven recruitment is also transforming hiring processes, streamlining candidate assessments, and reducing bias. Additionally, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remain a top priority, with firms actively seeking to build diverse teams that foster innovation. Soft skills such as adaptability, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving are now just as valuable as technical expertise.
Remote and hybrid work models continue to gain traction, allowing firms to expand their talent pool and offer better work-life balance. Specialized finance recruitment agencies are also playing a crucial role in identifying top-tier professionals for niche roles. Adapting to these trends is key to maintaining a competitive edge and building a resilient, forward-thinking workforce.
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You’re more than just a resume when you work with Tamarack Recruiting. Many of our candidates are currently employed and not actively looking for a job. They only want to see opportunities that will advance their career while meeting their salary, scheduling and workplace needs.
Director of Financial Reporting and Analytics
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Financial Analysis and Reporting, P&L Reporting and Forecasting, Forecasting and Budgeting, M&A, Pivot Tables
- Experience: Currently Director of FP&A, leading inventory optimization, financial reporting, and expense analysis. Previously a Senior Financial Analyst at OpSec Security and MarkMonitor, where they developed financial models, managed budgets, and handled M&A due diligence. Earlier experience at PIMCO as a Senior Portfolio Associate, managing high-value futures contracts.
- Recruiter Insight: This candidate brings extensive experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). Notably, they played a key role in the due diligence process for MarkMonitor’s sale to OpSec. Additionally, this candidate has a strong background in revenue forecasting and sales order reporting.
Senior Financial Analyst
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Expertise & Key Skills:
Proficient in financial planning, modeling, and analysis for high-value divisions. Skilled in auditing, SOX compliance, GAAP, and ASC 606. Experienced in internal controls, risk assessment, and financial reporting using SAP, Adaptive, and Power BI. Strong leadership in executive presentations and team management.
- Experience: With experience as a Senior Financial Analyst at Micron Technology, Senior Auditor at Deloitte, and Staff Auditor for the State of Idaho, this candidate has developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, forecasting, and compliance. Their expertise spans corporate finance, audit procedures, and risk assessment, with a proven ability to enhance financial reporting, improve internal controls, and drive data-driven decision-making at both public and private organizations.
- Recruiter Insight: Candidate brings strong leadership and technical expertise in finance. Holds a CPA and a double major in Accountancy & Finance from Boise State. Skilled in variance analysis, executive reporting, and financial dashboards. Previous audit experience at Deloitte and the Legislative Services Office, with proficiency in SAP, Adaptive, and Power BI.
Chief Financial Officer
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Expertise & Key Skills:
Financial Analysis and Reporting, P&L Reporting and Forecasting, Forecasting and Budgeting, M&A, Business Process Improvement, Data Management Solutions, Treasury Management
- Experience: Seasoned CFO with expertise in financial leadership, strategic planning, and business growth. Background includes securing multimillion-dollar funding, implementing ERP systems, and leading corporate finance transformations. Prior roles in financial analysis and profitability optimization at Supervalu.
- Recruiter Insight: Candidate excels as a CFO on the strategic side of things. They are not a typical technical accountant; they prefer being a strategic finance professional that helps the company grow. Survives off data. Wants to help produce the data, wants to be guided by the data, and work with a company that they can help scale. Looking for an environment that doesn’t have too much chaos but has goals to grow and not just run its course.
Interested in learning more about these candidates or how we can help you find top talent? Contact us today to discuss your hiring needs and discover how our recruiting expertise can support your
business growth.
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“Our recruiting process is one of the key things that sets us apart in the industry – a current client referred to it as our ‘special sauce,’ and stated they admired how hard we work to evaluate candidates before submittals”
Jim Crouch
Recruiter at Tamarack Recruiting
Partner with Tamarack Recruiting
Tamarack Recruiting Industries
Accounting and Finance
Customer Service and Clerical
ERP
Executive Search
Information Technology
Insurance
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Sales
Tamarack Recruiting is a boutique recruiting firm with the capability to meet your critical hiring needs. We fill both permanent and temporary positions in tech, customer service, accounting, finance, sales, insurance, and Enterprise Resource Planning projects.