Strategic Connections in Accounting: M&A, RECRUITMENT, PARTNERSHIPS Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP)
Relationship development is paramount in recruitment, especially when you play in a space as tough as accounting. For example: . . . . . . Last summer, I had a young, highly competent and experienced (lots of exposure packed into his 4 years in public accounting) Tax Senior who interviewed with one of our clients and received an offer, which he declined to accept an offer with a BIG 4 firm. Over the course of the month or so that he was interviewing, this candidate and I built a great rapport. When he accepted the other offer, I congratulated him, and left him with a light hearted “let me know when you get sick of those hours 😉”. A short 9 months and 1 tax season later, I received the following message from him: “Hey Leah, I’m sick of the big 4 life. I’m interested in looking into new opportunities”. This time around, he accepted the offer from our client (same firm as the first time around). He’s just settling into his new role, but is very happy thus far! Im thrilled for him, and for my client who has worked extremely hard to develop a strong culture - the kind people come back to when they realize the grass on the other side of the fence leaves much to be desired. When you put people over $’s, everyone wins! #recruitment #publicaccounting
