Financial Services

Accounting, financial services hiring to resume

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Hiring in the accounting and financial services fields is set to grow in the near future, as the latest reports indicate that chief financial officers and investment banks will add more jobs by the end of the year.

Accounting CFOs are expected to have a more positive and optimistic view as they enter the latter months of 2013, according to AccountingWeb, with 61 percent planning to increase their companies’ ranks by the beginning of 2014.

Survey respondents are increasingly optimistic, as many plan to hire job seekers from varying levels – mid-career professionals, entry-level college graduates and technical workers armed with extensive skill and experience have all been noted as segments to see increased hiring.

Employee compensation in the field is also expected to rise as high as 3.5 percent this year on average.

After a two-year lull, investment banks are also expected to start hiring again, according to Financial Times, picking up new staff skilled in financial services. Recruiters told the news source that they are at their busiest hiring levels in three years. Banks including Nomura, Citigroup and Bank of America are all working to hire new waves of professionals.

Hospitality & Tourism

Hospitality and tourism hiring to leap by thousands in Tennessee, Texas

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As the economy improves, overall interest in hospitality and tourism is growing across the country. As a result, locations are stepping up hiring practices across the country, from a well-known tourist attraction in Tennessee to a brand-new establishment in Texas.

Dolly Parton’s famed Dollywood amusement park and attraction center in eastern Tennessee will soon make new capital investments to the tune of $300 million over the next decade, which will create new attractions, resorts and up to 2500 new jobs, according to NBC affiliate WBIR.

Mostly centered in the hospitality and construction industries, multiple new resorts to fit thousands of tourists are expected to trigger major job growth in the region in coming years.

Tennessee isn’t the only place seeing a new venue – Grand Texas, a large-scale amusement park, has been announced to be ready to open in 2015, creating about 2,200 seasonal, part-time and full-time jobs in the Houston area in the process, according to Impact News.

After the region’s amusement park Six Flags Astroworld was closed in 2005, the region has seen large demand for new tourism attractions. In addition, a secondary dinosaur-themed location nearby opening in the same time frame should bring even more jobs to the community.

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Manufacturing jobs rebound in Maryland-Washington D.C., rise for second year in Indiana

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Job growth in the manufacturing industry returned to Maryland and Washington D.C. for the first time in several years, while Indiana posted its second-straight year of increased employment in the field.

While Maryland-Washington D.C. only gained about 700 jobs in the industry between May 2012 and May 2013, according to the Baltimore Business Journal, it marks a step in the right direction considering the past several years in the region.

In the past five years, the area lost more than 22,000 manufacturing jobs, about 11 percent of its workforce in the sector. Printing and publishing and electronics manufacturing are the region’s largest sectors, though industrial equipment saw a rise of nearly 2 percent in the past year, the largest growth in the sector.

“Manufacturers in Maryland have yet to fully recover from the recession, and high business taxes have affected hiring,” said Tom Dubin, president of Manufacturers’ News, the publication that initially reported the numbers. “However, the state’s educated workforce, access to capital and its reputation as a center for innovation continue to be a draw for new business.”

Likewise, after a few years of drops, Indiana is on the rebound, gaining more than 8,000 manufacturing jobs in the last year for its second consecutive year of growth. It’s also leading the nation with 4,300 manufacturing jobs added in the month of June, according to the Northwest Indiana Times. Steel production is its biggest manufacturing sector.

Alternative Energy, Chemical, Engineering, Manufacturing, Placement Annoucements, Plastics

Zach Price & TRG Chemical Technologies Complete Successful Search

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(Richmond, VA) August 9, 2013 – The Richmond Group USA is pleased to announce the successful completion of a retained search for a Senior Technical Manager in the Southeastern U.S. 

Our client is an innovative industrial bio-chemical company using renewable resources to create custom products that provide superior performance and reduce manufacturing costs.  We were asked to find an advanced degreed technical leader with demonstrated chemical experience, who could provide technical service, research leadership and management of product development projects.  

This person will be a crucial member of their team, supporting their global growth in the paper treatment industry.  It was crucial to find a well-rounded professional with proven paper industry experience and strong knowledge of chemistry which will support the company’s on-going growth supplying chemicals to the paper industry.  By working closely with the client we developed a deep understanding of their corporate culture and the caliber of individual it takes to be successful in the role.  

Zach Price and his team were able to identify and attract an outstanding candidate with the personality and chemical and paper industry expertise to make a positive impact on the global business.   

Finding top talent to grow your business requires access to professionals who are not always actively seeking a new job.  What are you doing today to secure your future talent needs?

For more information or about our firm and finding top talent in the Chemical or Plastic Manufacturing industry please contact Zach Price & TRG Chemical Technology division at 804-285-2071 or email Zach at zachp@richgroupusa.com 

Aerospace & Aviation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Placement Annoucements, Quality Assurance

Joe Young & TRG Manufacturing and Engineering Complete Successful Search

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(Richmond, VA) August, 9 – The Richmond Group USA is pleased to announce the successful completion of a search for a Product Quality Engineer in Southwestern Virginia. Our client is an industry-leading manufacturer of components for the automotive industry. This role required an experienced Quality professional, with demonstrated experience working with automotive TS-16949 regulations, who could provide solid technical experience, and help build and improve upon processes already within their quality system. 

The company’s products are in demand and sales have continued to rise with the automotive customers that they support, which has driven the need for a more efficient quality system. This person will be a key member of their quality team, and will help streamline their audit systems, and improve efficiencies with getting product moved through the facility and shipped on time to customers all over the globe.  

By working closely with the client we developed a deep understanding of their culture and the caliber of individual it takes to be successful in the role. Joe Young and his team were able to identify and attract an outstanding candidate with the personality and automotive quality expertise to make a positive impact on their growing business unit. 

Finding top talent to grow your business requires access to professionals who are not always actively seeking a new job. What are you doing today to secure your future talent needs?

For more information about this search or about our firm and finding top talent in the Manufacturing industry please contact Joe Young & TRG Manufacturing & Engineering division at 804-285-2071 or email Joe at joey@richgroupusa.com 

Accounting, Contract Staffing, Manufacturing, Placement Annoucements

Krissy Whitaker & TRG Accounting and Finance Complete Successful Search

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(Richmond, VA) August, 8 – Krissy Whitaker and the Accounting & Finance Division are pleased to announce the successful completion of our recent search for a Senior Tax Associate with an established CPA firm in Richmond, VA. Boasting longevity in the market and a stellar reputation, this firm is building a team for the next generation of continued success!
 
Consistently working with top talent in the area allowed our team to quickly identify an exceptional player in the market. We introduced a talented CPA, who offered both experience working in a fast paced CPA environment and experience in several private industry roles. His unique hybrid background will prove to serve as a valuable contribution through both his technical expertise and his superior communication skills. 

He will become an integral player in the growth and prosperity of the team and the overall continued success of the organization.
 
Should you desire additional information about this successful search or about our firm please contact Krissy Whitaker, Director of the Accounting & Finance Division at 804-285-2071 or email Krissy at krissyw@richgroupusa.com