TESTIMONIALS

  • “Quite simply head and shoulders above any recruitment firm encountered to date in this job search. CAC are clearly committed to a long term working relationship and not simply the next sales opportunity.  I have been impressed with the level of integrity, professional knowledge, personal touch and thoroughness, just to name a few attributes.  I believe that this is an excellent opportunity to develop my skills and add valuable relevant experience to my portfolio. CAC negotiated well on my behalf in terms of the hourly rate and other contractual terms and conditions.”

    Senior Manager - Financial Reporting, Retail industry [candidate]

 

  • “The experience I had with CAC was exceptional.  They knew exactly what type of individuals I was looking for and provided me with excellent candidates.  There was no pressure from CAC which I have experienced from in the past with other recruitment firms and there was a keen focus on finding a good fit for both myself and the candidates. Bill is an excellent partner to work with and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for team resources.  His professionalism and ability to provide quality candidates is leaps and bounds ahead of any recruitment firm I have worked with.”

    Associate Director - Finance, Telecommunications industry [employer]

 

  • “Canadian Accounting Consultants were less pushy and more focused on my needs rather than merely filling the role. Even after being offered the role that I interviewed for, my contact was honest with me and encouraged me to think about it rather than just accepting the offer straight away.  Other search firms push you towards the opportunities that they have at that time, rather than waiting for something that is relevant. John Donoghue was a pleasure to work with. He kept me constantly informed of the process the hiring company would go through, gave me a background on the individuals that I would be interviewing with so that I could be as prepared as possible for the interviews. I believe that this attention up front paid dividends for me at the interview stage and enabled me to beat competition from other search/recruitment companies.”

    Director - Internal Audit, Insurance industry [candidate]

 

  • “Comparing CAC with other recruitment firms, the most significant difference was CAC’s commitment to finding the right career fit for me based on my skillset and career goals. CAC took great care in developing a deep understanding of what I was looking for in my career and what I could offer potential employers in order to match me with the right opportunities and position my to succeed. Both Kaush and John were very professional, knowledge and helpful during the entire process."

    Finance Manager, Technology industry [candidate]

 

  • “Both Adele and Kaush took the time to understand what I was looking for in my next opportunity, not just focused on what open roles they might have on hand.  Kaush did a good job of keeping me open to both openings at the company and provided some good coaching on the individuals I was meeting, what areas to focus on.  As part of the offer stage I was pleased with how Kaush kept on top of the employer and my end, and tried to ensure I could provide my previous employer with sufficient notice to maintain a strong relationship."

    Corporate Controller, Real Estate industry [candidate]

 

  • “It has been a great experience working with Kaush and Bill at CAC. I never felt pressured or rushed, or had my concerns dismissed without a genuine and insightful opinion.  Kaush prepared me well for interviews without micro-managing, encouraging me to be myself and helping me identify and highlight my competitive advantages as applicable to the position.  Throughout the coordination and negotiations it was evident Kaush and Bill have very good relationships with the client.  Expectations were well-managed and the negotiations resulted in very reasonable terms.  I never felt like I had to wait too long for a status update if not an answer. CAC has connected me with a placement that is a great fit for me both in terms of the personalities in the team and challenges/exposure I can get to further develop my career.  It turned out to be even more than I expected it to be so I’m very happy not just about the search process but the end result."

    Manager - Corporate Tax, CPG industry [candidate]

 

  • “The professionals at Canadian Accounting Consultants work to truly understand the hiring requirements of your organization. They understand the work environment of the organization and screen candidates to ensure there is a fit with the individual from both skill requirements and a corporate cultural fit.  The candidates presented for review have always met the criteria that I have been looking for and this has significantly helped with the efficiency of the recruiting process.  Bill McNeil has a talent when it comes to recruiting and specifically matching up skilled CA professionals to client roles. He understands the needs of the candidate and the organization and tries to find the appropriate match for a win-win situation. I have worked with Bill as both a candidate and a recruiting manager and in both respects Bill has been extremely professional and dedicated in meeting my requirements. I have referred Bill to personal friends and collages given my past experiences with him.”

    Manager - Financial Reporting, Utility industry [employer)

 

  • "The position I have obtained fits completely with the career path I initially had with CAC.  In addition the description of the job posting was very accurate for the role.  I am extremely happy with the position and could not have asked for a better opportunity. The work environment is very positive, and since I have joined there has been a conscious effort to make me feel included. In addition I also enjoy the work life balance that is presented and the company’s investment in employee well-being. I greatly enjoyed the level of professionalism and knowledge that CAC was able to share with me during my search.  At no time did I feel pressured to accept or interview for a position that was not in line with my career goals."

    Financial Analyst - Operations, Retail industry [candidate]

 

  • “The experience working with CAC was a lot better than other firms.  They contacted me consistently for any job postings, and also kept me up to date on the job interviews and responses from clients.  This was better than other recruiting firms, as they usually stop contacting you after one or two months. Bill was great to work with, and really understood what I was looking for as a candidate.  The best aspect was taking the time to explain to me what each individual role was, and the pros and cons of each.  He was also able to provide me with helpful advice as to how I could succeed at every opportunity presented.  I am really excited about the new opportunity. It seems like an opportunity with ample upward movement, and lots of learning opportunities.”

    Finance Manager, Telecommunications industry [candidate]

 

  • "The quality of the candidates placed by Kaush has been great.  Recently a highly complex role was filled successfully.  CAC’s Kaush Nanubhai has helped our organization find the right people for several complex senior Finance roles in a timely manner.  Kaush carefully identifies the criteria you are looking for and great quality candidates are guaranteed to be brought forward.  As a result, if I could personally describe CAC’s services in two simple words, they would most certainly be: professional and reliable."

    HR Manager, Mining industry [employer]

 

  • “Adele was always on top of things. She worked with a sense of urgency and addressed any of my concerns. She also listened to the feedback I provided her as well.  Very patient and understanding and listened to what our needs were.  Also Adele would respond to any emails I sent late at night – which was never necessary but it shows she goes above and beyond her job! Very strong work ethic, and customer service oriented.  I felt like they were not trying to just fill the position with anyone. Very professional – quick turnaround!”

    HR Manager, Pharmacuetical industry [employer]

 

  • “CAC has a much more thorough and considered process, and the level of service provided was above expectations compared to past dealings with other recruiting firms.  Kaush took the time to listen and understand my needs, the company culture, position, management styles and other dynamics before he approached candidates.  He went through a very thorough process including interviewing me, touring our offices and getting a better sense and understanding of our business to more accurately screen candidates.  My overall experience was very impressive, professional and thorough.”

    VP Finance, Technology industry [employer]

 

  • “My experience hiring from CAC was very effective as they paid attention to my needs, made valuable suggestions and were extremely professional in providing candidates who were appropriately skilled for the position(s) I needed, and more importantly were a good overall fit for my Finance team. Very professional and extremely knowledgeable regarding finance roles. In particular, beyond searching for the right skills, I was impressed with how Adele understood exactly what type of individual would be a great fit. I was pleasantly surprised and thankful to have someone who did not waste my time, but understood my needs and met them.”

    VP Finance, Mining industry [employer]

 

 

  • “CAC was extremely professional, empathetic and aware of the needs of the organization and the position we were hiring for. Compared to other recruitment firms used, the quality of candidates referred by CAC was far better. My experience working with Bill McNeil has been great. Bill is good listener and shows genuine interest in the Company and the needs of the Hiring Manager at the Company, and not just sending as many candidates our way as possible.”

    Corporate Controller, Mining industry [employer]

 

  • “Compared to other recruiting firms, it felt like a more enjoyable process.  I have had issues where recruiting companies just gave resumes and I was the one reviewing them, but CAC made an effort to screen the candidates before forwarding their information to me.  CAC also seemed less pushy to make a connection and allowed me to make the connection that was needed with the candidate. Bill was great to work with. He could understand the needs of our company rather than through resumes to us for review.  Bill always inquired as to the status of the process from our point of view to ensure we were satisfied with the approach and provided assistance when needed.”

    Tax Director, Real Estate industry [employer]

 

  • “With CAC, I got the impression that their number one priority was to help me find a job that is truly right for my current experience and future career goals, with a strong mutual long-term fit between me and the company. As I moved to Ontario from another province, receiving overall advice on different industries, companies, and hiring trends was very important. CAC was the only recruiter who provided overall sound career advice and unbiased assessment of all opportunities I was working on. They briefed both me and the company well before every interview, and never pressured me to move forward unless it was what I really wanted. They truly listen to your wants and needs, which is something I didn’t find anywhere else. CAC certainly has the best interest of their candidates in mind, and understand the value a CA brings to the table."

    Senior Financial Analyst, Consumer industry [candidate]

 

 

  • “The candidates we received were thoroughly screened and were 100% the right technical and personal fit for my organization.  Adele is one of the few recruiters I have worked with (including recruiters in other functional areas) that truly provides me with a quality short list so that I am not wasting my time or the candidates time meeting someone that is clearly not a fit.  Adele clearly understands the technical requirements in the financial area.  Adele is great to work with and keeps in constant communication during the recruitment process.  She is extremely professional in her dealings with candidates…anyone we have hired through Adele speaks extremely highly of her – that speaks for itself.  I would not use anyone else for my financial recruitment.  The candidates we have hired via Adele have all proven themselves to be very successful on the job and are considered high potential candidates for future succession planning.”

    HR Director, CPG industry [employer]

 

  • “The major differentiator between CAC and other boutique recruitment firms is the fact that I could talk to anyone at CAC. I like that everyone at CAC works together as a team, rather than as individual recruiters. The overall experience was a higher level of professionalism and I felt that CAC was working on my side, not just in their best interest. Finally, the quality of jobs CAC presented to me was at a higher level than some of the other firms. The jobs were more interesting and relevant to my career goals than some of the other recruitment firms.”

    Senior Financial Analyst, Telecommunications industry [candidate]

 

  • “The key for me was that one of the owners of the firm came to our office, understood our business, understood what we were looking for and did a needs analysis.  They understood the culture of our company.  Other firms I have used in the past have often sent in candidates just because they had a candidate.  Every Candidate that was sent to us would have fit from a culture perspective that allowed me to focus on the skills.”

    CFO, Public company [employer]

 

  • “I have worked with Bill McNeil at Canadian Accounting Consultants several times since 2010, both as a client and as a candidate.  He has a tremendous amount of integrity and operates with your best interests at heart.  I truly believe in the authenticity in the way he operates and his ability to execute a mandate, from presenting the best candidates available to the offer signing.”

    Manager - Accounting Policy, Utility industry [employer]

 

  • “Canadian Accounting Consultants was very professional and provided many career resources and coaching throughout the interview process. John and Adele took the time to understand my desired career path and were able to find a role that not only allow me to use my existing skillsets but also gives me the opportunity to develop new skills. They introduced me to an area that I was not aware of and introduced me to a role that effectively leverages my experience and skillsets.”

    Director of Tax, Investment industry [candidate]

 

  • “CAC was very professional and provided many career resources and coaching throughout the interview process.  John and Adele took the time to understand my desired career path and were able to find a role that not only allow me to use my existing skillsets but also gives me the opportunity to develop new skills. CAC introduced me to an area that I was not aware of and introduced me to a role that effectively leverages my experience and skillsets.  I was very impressed with the partners at CA Consultants, and had a wonderful experience.”

    Senior Tax Analyst, Retail industry [candidate]

  • "John has been (and continues to be) great! Each time I talk to John, I get the sense that he is being genuine and upfront with me about the job market as well as the roles he presents to me. He clearly knows what I am looking for and isn’t afraid to give me constructive feedback about how to get those roles. I appreciated getting constructive feedback on my resume and subsequently being notified of opportunities that were actually consistent with what I was looking for, indicating the fact that I was listened to when I met with John for the first time."

    Senior Financial Analyst, Automotive industry [candidate]

 

  • “There was a great deal of personal attention that came from working with Canadian Accounting Consultants. I always felt I had an advantage going into an interview because I was prepared so well.  Working with Bill has been a great experience. Unlike many recruitment firms, I felt Bill never hesitated to tell me his honest opinion. That was absolutely critical as I prepared myself for the interview. Secondly, I never had to worry about un-returned phone calls or feeling un-informed. This was completely because of the great service provided by Bill. I have already referred many friends and I would not hesitate to do so again in the future."

    Financial Analyst, Aerospace industry [candidate]

 

  • “Canadian Accounting Consultants is very concerned with the needs of the client and the candidate, to ensure a good match technically as well as fit for the unique culture of a company.  Extremely thorough in preparing the candidate for the interview. Very good summary of the needs for the client so the client does not have to wade through details buried in the resume. I was impressed with how they match clients and candidates. I have also recommended and had one of my managers reach out to Canadian Accounting Consultants to look for a candidate.  Very positive feedback from the client’s perspective.”

    Senior Manager - Financial Reporting, Service industry [candidate]

 

  • “Most other recruitment firms were unresponsive or unwilling to take risks in putting me in the type of role I was looking for. Bill and Adele took the time to really understand what it is I was looking for, and what I was not. They understood that although my experience fit a certain position they had open, it wouldn’t necessarily be the right role for me based on where I wanted to take my career. I found that Bill and Adele weren’t focused on just matching experiences with job descriptions, but were genuinely interested in making sure the role was right for me."

    Senior Financial Analyst, CPG industry [candidate]

  • "CAC was focused on my employment needs and educated me throughout the placement process as it related to the job market, overall placement process and expectations, which was a refreshing approach to see compared to other CA recruitment firms in the GTA, who seemed at times to be more focused on a quick placement vs. finding me the right fit. CAC was active and informative throughout my employment search process. Above all, they became a trusted professional who I would highly recommend to other job seekers. The role CAC placed me was exactly in line with my employment goals. The entire placement process was transparent, efficient and professional.”

    Finance Manager, Software industry [candidate]

 

  • "Working with Bill was great; he would consider my benefits before his goal of completing my placement with a hiring company. My experience with another firm was rather different, the recruiter was pressuring me make a decision of going forward with an interview, when I`ve indicated that I prefer a role with minimum traveling requirement due to my family situation. Bill was very honest about his opinion and provided me with advice best suit my situation."

    Accounting Manager, Healthcare industry [candidate]

 

  • “CAC was very honest in terms of the services and advice they are offering.  They also invested a significant amount of time into helping with the resume-writing process.  Furthermore, they provided extremely insightful and CA-specific materials for the interview process.  Since my first meeting with Bill, he showed that he has a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the candidate.  He is patient when explaining the whole job search process, and only notifies me of roles that actually fit my goals.  I feel that he truly wants to build a long-term relationship”.

    Senior Financial Analyst, Retail industry [candidate]

 

  • "The professionals at CAC are more open and honest, and are a lot more professional in comparison to other recruiting firms. In the event the main contact was not available, all the other contacts I dealt with at the firm were an absolute pleasure to work with. Bill McNeil was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was very professional, and provided the right technical guidance for all the questions I potentially had from the offer that was presented to me. He was also very open and honest about feedback and potential short comings. He is by far one of the best recruiters I have used in Canada."

    Director - Investment Reporting, Investment industry [candidate]

 

  • “Both Adele and Kaush took the time to understand what I was looking for in my next opportunity, not just focused on what open roles they might have on hand.  Kaush did a good job of keeping me open to both openings at the company and provided some good coaching on the individuals I was meeting, what areas to focus on.  As part of the offer stage I was pleased with how Kaush kept on top of the employer and my end, and tried to ensure I could provide my previous employer with sufficient notice to maintain a strong relationship."

    Corporate Controller, Real Estate industry [candidate]

  • “Overall, I find CAC to be much less “pushy” than other search firms.  I first met John when I was working in public accounting and looking to leave the firm – he contacted me shortly after I had transitioned to industry and I explained that I would not be looking for other opportunities in the foreseeable future. I found John to be very respectful of this. He phoned me a few times during the year simply to check in and see if I was still happy or looking to make a move; we discussed timelines and such. I feel that with other search firms, my inbox seems to always be cluttered with job opportunities (many of which do not match my experience and career goals) – I do not get this from CAC and I am extremely grateful for this."

    Manager - Financial Reporting, Mining industry [candidate]

 

  • “Adele and Bill were extremely attentive and were very good at both prepping for the interview and in following up directly after the interview. As a candidate there is nothing more frustrating than sitting around waiting on feedback from a potential employer.  They ensured that the transfer of information to and from the employer was quick and painless. Unlike other recruitment firms I was sent background information and articles on the potential employer…as a candidate it was great to see the time investment put in by the recruiter to gather this information. They provided me with an opportunity that has already afforded me many great experiences on a professional level and thankfully has pushed my career progression forward very quickly.”

    Controller, Automotive industry [candidate]