SEPTEMBER RESET: STRATEGIC PEOPLE MOVES TO STRENGTHEN Q4

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Across the country, our recruiting partners are seeing what we’re seeing here in Michiana: demand for strong managerial and executive talent is tight. With school back in session and workloads ramping up toward Q4, candidates are understandably selective about making a move. Add in midterm uncertainty, economic questions, and global instability, and it’s no surprise that recent ad responses have been slim.

But business doesn’t stop. In a high-demand market, partnering with a strong recruiting firm gives you access to years of relationship-building—especially when you’re feeling the pain of a vacant role or the wrong person in a critical seat.

Integritas has deep roots in accounting and HR, and we’ve also had consistent success in engineering, operations, sales, IT, and specialized roles like Quality Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, and more!

CHECK OUT SOME NEW BENCH STRENGTH BELOW: 

HR POWERHOUSE!  Senior People Experience leader drives workforce strategy across complex, multi‑site environments with precision, empathy, and data‑driven insight. Known for strengthening cultures, elevating performance, and navigating union and regulatory landscapes with confidence, this candidate leads full employee‑lifecycle operations while partnering seamlessly with executives, field teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders. Deep expertise spanning talent acquisition, compliance, total rewards, organizational development, and change leadership, consistently turns challenges into momentum—building stronger teams, smarter processes, and more resilient organizations ready for what’s next!

EXEC-LEVEL BIZ ADVISOR – with vast experience in advising business owners in the region on a wide range of crucial issues, including maximizing profit, tax credits and savings, M&A, and the structure of accounting departments. Ready for fractional assignments and open to paid board of directors roles. Solve your issues today!

VALUES-DRIVEN CONSULTATIVE CONNECTOR! – Experience spanning philanthropy, financial services, business banking, and brand development, while engaging people with curiosity, clarity, and purpose—asking smart questions, aligning goals, and creating strategies that feel personal, thoughtful, and effective. ND MBA in NFP showcases a talent for stewarding high‑net‑worth relationships with both professionalism and heart, blending strategic planning with mission‑centered storytelling. Grounded, globally minded, and committed to lifelong learning, this is a relationship builder who elevates every conversation and helps individuals and organizations move confidently toward what matters most!

FINANCIAL C-LEVEL LEADER! – We’re talking operational depth, strategic clarity, and board‑level composure; this candidate brings decades of experience guiding complex manufacturing organizations through growth, restructuring, and high‑stakes decision cycles. Always creating strong executive teams, mentoring leaders across functions, and creating environments where people feel heard, aligned, and accountable, this professional pairs sharp financial acumen. A leader who not only understands the numbers but understands the people behind them – leads with insight, steadiness, and the kind of relational intelligence that strengthens culture while advancing the business.

PROVEN RESULTS-FOCUSED ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE LEADER!  Ready for next move after a summer break following a successful company sale, this candidate gets it done every time, always with strong praise from CEO or CFO direct report!  Never a problem with moving into a new industry, a new system, or a new culture, it’s a great testimony to how good attitude, work ethic, integrity, humility combined with thick skin and grit, and knowing how to treat people with respect can take someone a long way, and such qualities help ensure success no matter where one goes! 

FORMER MARINE CORPS. STAFF ACCOUNTANT!  Could your accounting team use some military discipline or even some fitness motivation?  This young professional is working full time while completing an accounting degree, which is almost done.  Recent accounting roles have mainly involved accounts payable and accounts receivable and some other general accounting assistance and help with inventory as needed.  Seeking a larger company with better sense of stability and growth potential. 

FULL-CIRCLE FINANCE LEADER  – CPA precision, treasury depth, tax expertise, and military‑honed discipline, with rock‑solid financial stewardship and a mindset built on continuous improvement and accountability.  Corporate healthcare, manufacturing, housing authorities, and complex treasury operations, with the ability to uncover meaningful financial insights that drive smarter decisions. Known for cleaning up balance sheets, optimizing fiscal systems, and capturing millions in missed contributions!

SENIOR HR LEADER –  known for transforming people operations, elevating workforce capability, and building scalable systems that fuel long‑term organizational success. Track record includes staffing entire facilities in record time, launching company‑wide training programs, modernizing HR infrastructure, and driving dramatic improvements in retention, safety, and compliance; they bring a rare blend of strategic foresight and hands‑on execution. Whether navigating mergers, standardizing multi‑site operations, or architecting talent pipelines that support aggressive expansion, this professional consistently turns complexity into clarity and momentum—strengthening culture, sharpening performance, and positioning organizations to grow with confidence.

RISING ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL – Technical precision and client service define this candidate, who has quickly risen from intern to Audit Senior Associate at a public accounting firm. Trusted to lead private equity audit engagements, supervise staff, and navigate complex financial structures, while bringing a mature approach to risk assessment, financial analysis, and relationship management. With strong organization, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style, this candidate is a high‑performing CPA‑track professional!

CONTROLLER WHO CONNECTS THE NUMBERS! Expertise in construction, manufacturing, real estate development, and multi‑entity operations. Can improve your profitability through accurate forecasting, job costing, WIP reporting, cash flow management, and operational performance analysis.. Combining strong business acumen with process improvement expertise and a collaborative leadership style, this professional is the kind of Controller who strengthens financial discipline while helping organizations grow with confidence.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – With 6 years in manufacturing and 2 years in public. Ready for the next assignment, bringing well-earned skills in AR, AP, inventory, payroll, bank recs, reconciliations, analysis, month-end close, financial reporting, and report building. Excel whiz, working toward CPA. 

PEOPLE-CENTERED HR LEADER! – Clarity, steadiness, and strategic lift at every stop in career, this HR pro excels at aligning human capital with business goals in a way that feels both practical and deeply collaborative. Solid track record of restructuring teams, shaping culture, strengthening compliance, and guiding executives through growth, acquisitions, and organizational change. Not in a hurry and still employed while confidentially checking out opportunities. 

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