John Detrano

Accounting & finance professionals in CT — a quick market observation. I’m seeing strong demand right now for hands-on accounting and finance talent across Connecticut, but with a noticeable shift in expectations. Companies are asking for: • Ownership of the close, not just participation/oversight • Comfort operating on lean teams • Clear communication and confidence with both finance and non-finance stakeholders • Practical systems knowledge (not just theory - have specific examples ready to share) Titles matter < IMPACT Candidates who stand out explain how their work improves accuracy, speed, and/or decision-making AND are ready to back it up on day 1. If you’re hiring or quietly exploring the market in CT, clarity around scope and expectations is becoming a real differentiator. #ConnecticutJobs #CTAccounting #FinanceCareers #HiringTrends #Leadership #CFSTAFFING #RecruitingPartner #LetOurNetworkWorkForYou

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I’ve read thousands of resumes in my career. Mostly from accountants, controllers, fund finance professionals, tax leads, and FP&A folks across Fairfield County, Westchester County, and NYC. And I can tell you, even the most impressive candidates often undersell themselves. The biggest issue? Burying the good stuff. I’ll read a line like “Assisted with financial reporting and month-end close,” and then three lines down, I find, “Led carve-out accounting for a $4B business unit and implemented NetSuite under an aggressive timeline.” Why is that not at the top? Your resume shouldn’t just tell me what you were assigned to do. It should show me what you owned. What you improved. What scale you handled. And where you made a real impact. Hiring managers aren’t reading every line. They’re skimming. If your most impressive work is hidden in the middle or the end, it might never get seen. And if your skills section still lists “Microsoft Excel” and “Word” like it’s 2006… it might be time for a refresh. The truth is, the finance and accounting market in our area is competitive, but it’s also full of opportunity. A strong resume can be the difference between getting passed over and getting fast-tracked. If you want an honest, no-pressure opinion on how your resume stacks up, send it my way. I’ll tell you straight, what works, what’s missing, and how it reads from a hiring manager’s seat. #ResumeAdvice #AccountingCareers #FairfieldCountyJobs #WestchesterCounty #FinanceJobs2026 #FundAccounting #ControllerSearch #JobSearchTips

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Why senior accountants in manufacturing are suddenly getting calls from private equity recruiters? Something interesting is happening across Fairfield County and Westchester County. PE firms and portfolio companies are starting to eye talent outside of financial services. One of the hottest segments? Senior accountants in manufacturing. Why the shift? - These candidates are used to fast-paced, complex operations - They bring strong cost accounting, inventory, and ERP experience - They’re often overlooked and open to new challenges Private equity-backed firms are looking for people who can scale finance in real businesses, not just funds. And industry accountants are starting to take those calls. If you’re in a manufacturing role and want to break into a high-growth PE environment, this might be your moment. #IndustryAccounting #ManufacturingFinance #PrivateEquityJobs #FairfieldCounty #WestchesterCounty #CareerPivot #AccountingCareers #2026Hiring

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Partner Alexander K. Buchholz, CPA, MBA, CGMA breaks down the latest updates to the OMB Uniform Guidance and New Jersey’s Circular 25-12-OMB, which raise the Single Audit threshold to $1,000,000 and update reporting requirements for not-for-profits. If your organization receives federal or New Jersey State funds with fiscal years ending on or after September 30, 2025, these changes may affect your audits, filing requirements and compliance process. #PKFOD #KnowGreaterValue #Compliance #NJTreasury

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The accounting talent crunch isn’t over, it’s just shifting. According to Intuit, 80% of firms are still struggling to hire. It’s not just about entry-level gaps anymore. Securing juniors with just one year of experience is proving harder than expected. Add the need for tech fluency and burnout from long hours, and you’ve got a profession at a crossroads. The solution isn’t just changing licensure rules. It’s about reshaping perceptions of what a career in accounting can be - tech-forward, strategic, and flexible. We can’t hire our way out of this. We need to reimagine what we’re asking people to join. #Accounting #Hiring #FutureOfWork

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Craft breweries have unique financial challenges, but smart tax planning can make a big difference. Matthew Hoisl, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at EisnerAmper, shares insights on 2025 federal and state tax credits and deductions from R&D credits for recipe development to Section 179 equipment deductions and tip-based payroll relief that can help brewery owners and operators maximize savings. Read more here: https://okt.to/JhX2Wt #TaxStrategy

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I’d like to share some details about New York State tax deductions. These are general deductions that may help reduce your 2025 NYS tax liability. I can’t list all available deductions here—it would be far too long—but I’m including the most common ones that most of you can benefit from. As I’ve mentioned many times, a personalized tax consultation is designed to address your specific tax situation and can save you significantly more on your 2025 return and in future years. I understand that some of you may hesitate to pay for a consultation, but the cost is minimal compared to the tax savings it can generate. For example, I recently helped a client save an estimated $25,000 per year in taxes. A reminder and highlight of the New York State tax deductions are as follows: 1. Many of you may have received the NYS inflation refund check, which is reportable on your federal tax return but not taxable in New York State. Please be sure to include this payment when filing your 2025 tax return. 2., NYS tax deduction For noncash contributions and donated goods, must provide and keep receipts showing all of the following: your name and address; the name and address of the qualified charity or organization; and a detailed description of the donated items acknowledged by the charitable organization, including their fair market value at the time of the donation. 3. Casualty and theft loss deduction: For federal purposes, taxpayers are no longer allowed to deduct a casualty or theft loss unless it is the result of a federally declared disaster. For New York State purposes, For NYS these deductions can be claimed. 4. Job expenses and certain miscellaneous deductions: For federal purposes your client can no longer claim an itemized deduction for job expenses and certain miscellaneous deductions that were subject to the 2 percent of FAGI limitation. For New York purposes you can claim these deductions using the federal rules that applied to tax year 2017. travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses; Business Use of Your Home . 5. You can deduct the cost and upkeep of work clothes if the following two requirements are met: they must wear them as a condition of their employment; and the clothes are not suitable for everyday wear. Example: Your client is a lawyer and is required to wear a business suit every day. A business suit, including a shirt and tie, is everyday wear and is not deductible. 6. Work-related education: can deduct expenses for education, even if the education may lead to a degree, if the education meets at least one of the following two tests:, it maintains or improves skills required in the present work; and it is required by the employer or the law to keep their salary. 7. Losses from Ponzi-type investment schemes: These losses are deductible, as theft losses of income-producing property, on a tax return for the year the loss was discovered. Interested in schedule a personalized consultation, contact customer@atxsolution.com

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Boston Market Update 📈 Accounting & Finance | September 2025 🟢 Unemployment Snapshot • Massachusetts: 4.8% in May 2025, up from 4.6% in April • City of Boston: 5.2% in May 2025 — a notable rise • Boston–Cambridge–Quincy Metro: 3.9% as of December 2024 (latest available metro data) 🟢 Hiring Trends in Accounting & Finance • Time-to-hire has slowed. Roles that once filled in 2–3 weeks are now stretching to 45+ days, particularly for mid to executive level positions. • Flexibility remains a top priority. 72% of candidates prefer hybrid or remote options, but many Boston-area employers still lean in-office. • Compensation is stabilizing: 🏳️ Boutique companies are seeing small salary declines for Staff through Manager-level roles. 🏳️Mid-to-executive compensation remains more stable. 🏳️The sharp salary spikes of 2022–2023 appear to be behind us in today’s tighter market. 🟢 Candidate vs. Client Market? The landscape is mixed. On the talent side, accounting degree enrollments and CPA applications continue to decline. On the employer side, budget constraints and rising expectations are making hiring decisions more selective—especially for full-time hires. If you're looking to hire, or considering in the near future, and would like to dive deeper into trends I'm seeing and how to be the most competitive, please don't hesitate to reach out. Sources: • Bureau of Labor Statistics • YCharts Jack Schneider Principal & Founder, Allerton Search Partners Jack@allertonsearch.com

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