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Christian Science Monitor shifts from print to Web-based strategy

The Christian Science  Monitor has been a worldwide newspaper providing an unbiased look at the issues that shape our lives from every corner of the world.  www.csmonitor.com 

The CS Monitor, in my opinion, is making a bold move with this strategic shift to on-line media.  Please listen to th events that inspired this monumental shift.  http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1029/p25s01-usgn.html

In this economy should you be cautious or an adventurous job seeker?

CareerBuilder and USA released a survey today (see below) and it confirms what we have witnessed: It is tough sledding for recruiters and hiring managers to find and hire great candidates.  Why?  The turtle syndrome.  At the first sign of trouble they freeze and are too scared to move.  Hunkering down they   postpone their job search and wait for economic signs to improve.  That could be a mistake!   

Be a contrarian!  Get out of your "shell" because companies and recruiters are looking for you.  With all those turtles hunkering down you will encounter less competition in the market.   

"As workers await an upswing in economic performance and job creation, they are proceeding with

caution. While the majority of workers said they would be open to a new job

opportunity if they came across the right one, they are not actively pursuing a

change in employment. Thirty-eight percent expect they will likely stay at their

current jobs for at least one year while 41 percent plan to stay with their present

employers until retirement. This could pose additional challenges for the

34 percent of employers who reported they are having a hard time finding qualified

candidates, especially in highly-skilled areas."

CEO pay drops

Wary of thinning profit margins and a grim VC-backed IPO market, privately held companies are rolling back executive pay and total employee ownership, Syzygy Consulting Group reported. In a survey of 278 private and pre-IPO companies, the California-based firm found that median CEO cash compensation declined 8.7 percent in 2008, while CEO stock options dropped by 4.2 percent.

Columbus, GA Manufacturing Contoller $90,000

jobTopia has been retained by a $3 billion international organization to locate a manufacturing controller for the Columbus, GA market.  Candidate will work in Columbus at the manufacturing plant and be responsible for a multi-plant system in the Southeast.

The manufacturing controller / plant controller will have full responsibility for product, cost, inventory and standards throughout the system. 

Candidates must live within driving distance to the plant: No relo available.

Requirements:-

10+ years experience within a manufacturing company

Accounting degree

Standard costing experience

Process improvement

Management

Determination to create the best products at the lowest cost

Congressional BLUNDER concerning Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Accounting Manager/Finance Manager $60,000-$70,000

jobTopia, LLC has been engaged by a distribution company to locate an accounting manager to be responsible for accounting and finance.  Our client  is willing to let you develop your basic financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting skills on the job.  Excellent opportunity to enhance your proven, solid accounting skills and expand your financial analysis skill set. 

Responsibilities:-

• In return for your professional growth you will support management in operations and financial matters.   
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the general ledger and chart of accounts.   
• Handle monthly close procedures, including posting of manual journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.   
• Prepare  monthly financial statements.   
• Internal financial reporting
• Present monthly financial results to executive management, including analysis of variances, fluctuations and forecast revisions. 
• Some cash management and forecasting and maintaining bank relations.  Special projects

Requirements

• Accounting degree from a major university
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience (distribution industry experience  preferred)
• Experience with SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance not required but a plus
• Working knowledge of inter-company transaction accounting, including reconciliation of inter-company accounts, elimination of inter-company balances and P&L activity
• Desire to be groomed for higher level role within firm in a few years

Senior Commercial Property Accountant $70,000

jobTopia has been engaged by an innovative service provider specializing in engineering, technology and project management solutions.  Our client reduces the cost of owning and operating corporate real estate and optimizes facility performance.  They are leading the way to a “greener” environment.  Our client solves problems related to infrastructure, energy and productivity. The Commercial Real Estate Division acquires, develops, redevelops, leases, owns and sells property such as shopping centers, office buildings and raw land.

jobTopia is searching for a senior accountant from a commercial real estate background.  Candidates must have at least 4-6+ years experience working in commercial real estate to be considered.

Scope:-

General ledger accounting: accruals, prepaids, stock transactions, recording income taxes

Consolidation at the corporate level and real estate level

Accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial (retail, office and land) real estate investments, including review of monthly property closes done by 3^rd party property managers, consolidation of property level information, preparation of GAAP financial statements and disclosures

Present monthly financial results to management, including any significant variances, fluctuations and forecast revisions.

Maintain fixed asset subsystem and depreciation schedules

Coordinate annual budgeting process including review and approval of property budgets, preparation of parent company and consolidated real estate budgets and coordination of property managers’, leasing agents’ and asset management’s efforts.

Oversee quarterly reforecast process

Review and approve annual

CAM

, insurance and tax reconciliations prepared by property managers

Record acquisitions and dispositions of equity real estate investments.

Prepare financial analysis including hold/sell scenarios, development, refinancing and leasing

Cash management and forecasting, maintaining bank relations

Management of loan compliance

Maintenance of insurance policies (liability and property) for the properties

Skills and Qualifications:

Accounting degree

4-5+ years advanced accounting experience within commercial real estate industry

Ability to work with property managers and accountants, leasing agents, brokers, company management, auditors and tax consultants

Ability to research and analyze legal documents, including leases, management and leasing agreements, loan documents, purchase and sale agreements and service contracts

CAM operating expense reimbursement

Variance analysis

Budgeting and re-forecasting