Project Summary

In 2009, we started our close relationship with what is now a $300M international manufacturing and distribution company. In 2009, they were just passing the $15M mark and needed their first Controller. Over the next decade, we would partner with them again and again as they would hit a new phase that required someone with specific skills to help them reach their new target. This organization needed a recruiting partner that could deeply understand their dynamic business needs and provide high-level executive professionals to help them achieve their business goals. Accountants One was up for the challenge.

Key Challenges

• Finding the right accounting and finance leadership for each specific stage along the way from start-up to when they first broke the $100M mark
• Their inclusion of private equity partners meant that they would acquire other companies, so they needed high-quality financial leadership with M&A experience

Our Solutions

• Listened and built a long-term relationship with our client to ensure their success
• Sourcing from our deep database and an extensive network of executive accounting professionals
• Engaged in a customized recruiting strategy with the CEO that with their business goals

The Outcome

• Our executive search team brought in six accounting leaders including the current CFO, the current Corporate Controller, a Business Unit Controller, two previous Controllers, and the current Corporate Finance Manager
• Our client gained public recognition from the current CFO; two time CFO of the Year recognition from the Atlanta Business Chronicle 
• Our client experienced growth to the bottom line with their new executive hires; $15M to $300M+ in revenue
• Our client’s founders were named Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2020 from Ernest & Young

Project Summary

A $10M services firm that had just acquired two of their competitors in less than 3 years and tripled their client list discovered that they had a severely understaffed organization for the new business they were receiving. To avoid losing their unmatched industry-leading service and commitment, they needed to augment their team with a contingent labor force to keep up with demand. They needed a staffing partner who could quickly take action, so they turned to Accountants One for help.

Key Challenges

• Management was too busy filling orders to invest in the hiring process
• The retention rate was low because of employee frustration with workload
• Company finances were crumbling due to lack of organization in accounting function (no invoices sent, or A/R collected)

Our Solutions

• Listened and evaluated our client’s needs to ensure their success
• Urgent mobilization of expert recruiter through a database full of highly qualified, pre-screened candidates
• Gave strategic recommendations to the client to create a Credit and Collections department to keep the billing process on track

The Outcome

• Our tailored recruiting strategy brought in over 54 skilled and deadline-driven candidates who were vital to the organization of the accounting department, doubling the staff size
• Our client had more flexibility and cost-savings through Accountants One handling payroll, state and federal paperwork, benefits, liability, and exposure. Several Accountants One contractors were converted into permanent hires
• Our client experienced a total increase to their bottom line through the organized invoicing process, increased sales, and higher employee retention

Project Summary

After a $150M publicly-traded technology company moved from the West Coast to Atlanta, their stock took a major dive, and their new Atlanta-based employees became quickly demoralized. An organization that was already taking on water by a downwardly spiraling economy was even further damaged by a rushed and erratic hiring process. Quickly receiving negative press in Atlanta, there were no candidates that took interest in working for the company in such disarray.  The organization’s new Chief Financial Officer who saw potential in this organization had a monumental task ahead of him. So, he turned to Accountants One for help.

Key Challenges

• Negative reputation in Atlanta led to disheartened employees
• Their stock went from trading at $125 to $0.12
• The Accounting department was missing critical quarterly deadlines
• Focus on keeping the company resilient and profitable meant no time to invest in the hiring process

Our Solutions

• Careful assessment of company values, vision, organizational structure, leadership, and communication style with CFO and Human Resources Director
• Conducted real in-depth behavioral interviews with a qualified candidate pool who could identify with the new CFO’s growth strategy
• Provided portfolio packages for the highest quality candidates that the CFO and HR Director could evaluate before moving forward with the hiring process

The Outcome

• Through our observations, research, and data collection, the company was able to develop an effective personality profile and establish and articulate the company culture to potential new hires and the business community
• Our process-driven recruiting and hiring approach helped them add over 30 new employees to their organization who drove growth to the bottom line
• Our client completely rebounded and was back to being the pinnacle of the investment world
• Eventually, our client went through a successful merger, purchasing another company to augment their
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