Future-Proof Your Accounting Career & Having a GAME Plan

Join the IMA Portland Chapter for an evening centered around the hot topics in the business & finance world!

Agenda:

• 5 :00 - 5:45 PM : Dinner, Networking & Professional Headshots by Valley Dreams Photography
• 5 :45 - 6:45 PM : "Future-Proof Your Accounting Career: Skills, Strategies & Tools for Today’s Job Market" presented by Kristin McIntire, M.Ed., Account Manager | Accounting, Finance, & HR, VanderHouwen
• 6 :45 - 7:00 PM : Dessert & Networking Break
• 7 :00 - 8:00 PM: "What’s your GAME plan for your business, career, and life?" presented by Paul Menig, CEO, Business Accelerants

The evening's presentations will be worth 1 CPE per presentation for a total of two(2) CPE credits for the evening for our local CMAs, Certified Management Accountants. CPE, relevant topics, wonderful company, networking and delicious food - what more could you ask for on a Tuesday?

Catering provided by University Place Hotel:

• Chicken Roulade
• Farm Vegetable Stack
• Caramelized pear salad
• Rice Pilaf
• Focaccia Bread
• Ginger Lemon Bars

“Future-Proof Your Accounting Career: Skills, Strategies & Tools for Today’s Job Market”

Presented by presented by Kristin McIntire, M.Ed., Account Manager | Accounting, Finance, & HR, VanderHouwen

The accounting world is changing fast and so are the opportunities. Whether you’re an accounting student preparing to launch your career or an experienced professional looking to stay ahead, this session will help you navigate today’s evolving job market with confidence.

Join us for an engaging, fast-paced hour exploring hiring trends across Oregon, Southwest Washington, and beyond. You’ll discover which skills employers are prioritizing, what to expect in a modern job search, and how to make yourself stand out in a crowded field. We’ll also dive into practical tools including AI-driven resources that can give you an edge in everything from résumé writing to networking and professional development.

Walk away with fresh insights, actionable strategies, and the confidence to take charge of your next career move.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand current hiring trends and where the opportunities are.
• Highlight the skills employers value most today.
• Stand out in the job search process with modern strategies and tools.
• Use technology including AI to enhance your job search, personal brand, and career growth.

About Kristin McIntire:

Kristin McIntire is an Account Manager at VanderHouwen, where she has spent the past 10 years recruiting top accounting, finance, and HR professionals. A Portland native, she began her staffing career in 2014 and is known for her thoughtful, strategic, and consultative approach, and commitment to exceptional client and candidate service.

Before transitioning into recruiting, Kristin earned her Master’s in Education and worked in college career services, where she strengthened her skills in coaching and supporting others in their professional growth. She lives in Portland with her husband, three boys, and two dogs.

"What’s your GAME plan for your business, career, and life?"

Presented by Paul Menig, CEO, Business Accelerants

It is fun to think about how you would approach the weekend football game, the golf course for the PGA tour event this week, and the critical basketball game tonight. The players and coaches all have a GAME plan. Thinking about your “strategy” for your business, your career, or your life creates much more angst. You don’t win in sports or board games with only luck. The same is true in everything we do. Get ready to make a GAME plan to succeed in business, your career, and in life.

What You Will Learn:

• How to Grow And Make Earnings
• Why the endgame is emotional
• A wholistic [sic] approach to analysis
• Drills to sharpen you and your business
• Win/Loss tracking
• How to avoid failing
• Which metrics are important

About Paul Menig:

Paul Menig is a distinguished business coach and thought leader with deep expertise in manufacturing, technology, and transportation. A graduate of MIT, Paul’s career spans medical, defense, aerospace, industrial automation, automotive, and trucking industries. He has held pivotal roles at General Electric, Eaton, and Daimler Truck North America, where he led innovative, intrapreneurial efforts and introduced transformative products that set new industry benchmarks.

As CEO of Business Accelerants™, Paul provides strategic business coaching and consulting to companies with revenues from $1 million to over $200 million. His drill tools include knowing your WHY.os®, financial literacy, Growth-Drive Strategic Capacity and Clarity, ReWilding and Accelerant Analysis to empower businesses to develop actionable strategies that drive profitable growth and value. Paul's leadership extends to board positions and advisory roles with organizations such as the Transportation Safety Equipment Institute and AM Equipment, underscoring his influence in shaping strategic visions across multiple sectors.

Paul’s dedication to continuous improvement and industry innovation has earned him six U.S. patents and recognition as trained in board positions by NACD and PDA. He has contributed extensively to national committees and spoken at numerous conferences, helping startups, family-owned enterprises, and public companies accelerate success. Through his proven track record in engineering and business strategy, Paul continues to align future-focused thinking with practical execution, ensuring businesses achieve sustained growth and operational excellence.

Disclaimers -

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