Category: Events

San Fernando Valley CFO of the Year Awards

Century Group is proud to be a presenting sponsor for this year’s San Fernando Valley CFO of the Year Awards, presented by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. The 9th annual event recognizes the important work of CFOs as financial stewards in public, private, nonprofit and government/public sector companies and organizations of any size throughout various industries, including technology, manufacturing, retail, real estate, health care, professional services, hospitality, education and others.

 

LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM

Wednesday, June 15, 2016
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Government/Public Sector
  • Nonprofit
  • Private Company (large/small)
  • Public Company (large/small)
  • Rising Star
  • Lifetime Achievement

Nominees will be notified prior to the awards luncheon. A special supplement highlighting the honorees and finalists will be published in an issue of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal following the awards.

For more information, visit www.sfvbj.com/bizevents or contact the San Fernando Valley Business Journal Events Department at (323) 549-5225.

*Nominees must spend 90% of their time working in the greater San Fernando Valley region to be considered by the selection committee. Nominees may live outside of the region.

Meet Century Group Representatives at the CFA Society’s Career Development Expo

Century Group will once again be in attendance at the CFA Society of Los Angeles’ Annual Career Development Expo and Job Fair on Wednesday, April 20 in Downtown Los Angeles.

The event will feature a keynote address by David E. Cooley, Director of Alumni Career Services and Career Coach for UCLA Anderson School of Management’s Office of Alumni Relations, and a panel of CFALA members sharing insights on getting ahead in the early stages of your career. Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to network and meet representatives of the companies in attendance.

Century Group representatives will be on hand to speak to attendees about career opportunities and the current employment landscape.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016
The L.A. Hotel Downtown
333 S Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

2:30 pm: Registration
3:00 – 5:30 pm: Program & Panels
5:30 – 7:30 pm: Job Fair and Networking with CFALA Members

Registration:
Register by April 12: $35*
Individual Pre-Registration after April 12: $45
Walk-In Registration: $55
Special Student Group Rate: $30 each**

*CFALA members are not hosted
**Must register at least 5 per group

Click here for additional information, a detailed schedule and registration.

Nominations Open for the 2016 CFO of the Year Awards in the San Fernando Valley

2016 CFO of the Year Awards Nominations are now open for the 2016 San Fernando Valley CFO of the Year Awards presented by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Century Group is proud to be a presenting sponsor for this year’s event, which recognizes the important work of CFOs as financial stewards in public, private, nonprofit and government/public sector companies and organizations of any size throughout various industries, including technology, manufacturing, retail, real estate, health care, professional services, hospitality, education and others.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominees must spend 90% of their time working in the greater San Fernando Valley region to be considered by the selection committee. Nominees may live outside of the region.

Click here to access the Nomination Form

Nomination Deadline: Monday, May 2, 2016


AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Government/Public Sector
  • Nonprofit
  • Private Company (large/small)
  • Public Company (large/small)
  • Rising Star
  • Lifetime Achievement

Nominees will be notified prior to the awards luncheon, and winners will be announced at the 2016 CFO of the Year Awards on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. A special supplement highlighting the honorees and finalists will be published in an issue of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal following the awards.

For more information, visit www.sfvbj.com/bizevents or contact the San Fernando Valley Business Journal Events Department at (323) 549-5225.

Working with Veterans in Transition

vagajobfair815 Tucked away among the historic buildings lining Highland Avenue in Hollywood, you’ll find the American Legion Post 43. The building dates back to the early 1920s, and as you walk inside, you can’t help but be transported back in time, most notably by framed newspapers lining the walls, highlighting many of the major wartime developments in the US over the past 100 years.

The building now houses events for legion members, as well as various outside events. One such event, the Veterans Economic Summit and Job Fair, took place there recently and Century Group was proud to be a sponsor.

The annual event, presented by the Veterans Advocacy Group of America (VAGA), provides information and resources to assist returning veterans in the transition to civilian life. Throughout the morning, veterans were able to speak to representatives from various companies and organizations, as well as attend workshops on life skills, interview skills, personal management skills and job preparation.

Brad Horton, Director of Client Services at Century Group, spoke to the veterans in attendance. “My father, brother and sister-in-law are veterans, so I know first-hand how helpful these types of events can be,” he shared. “It’s an honor to help these veterans find jobs as they acclimate with civilian life.”

Olivia Chavez, Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and Founder of the Veteran Awareness Project, was the keynote speaker for the event. She spoke about the abundance of opportunities and encouraged the veterans to take advantage of this chance to speak with the sponsors and exhibitors at the event. “They’re here because they want to help you, so make sure to follow through. That’s the key.”

The event also provided the next generation with the tools necessary to be successful through VAGA’s annual backpack giveaway. Funded by supply donations and proceeds from the event, a total of 300 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to the children of veterans that afternoon.

 VAGA Annual Backpack Giveaway

Nominations Open for the 2016 OC CFO of the Year Awards

CFO of the Year Awards Nominations are now open for the 9th Annual Orange County Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards. Century Group is proud to once again sponsor the event, which honors area financial professionals who have shown the highest level of talent and commitment as corporate stewards for their respective companies in the preceding fiscal year.

 

Click here for the Nomination Form

Nomination Deadline EXTENDED through the end of November 2015 

 

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Outstanding CFO of a Public Company
  • Outstanding CFO of a Private Company
  • Outstanding CFO of a Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Rising Star
  • Lifetime Achievement 

The Dinner and Awards Program will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Hotel Irvine. Click here for details.

For more information or to nominate a CFO, contact Tim Calley at [email protected] or (714) 708-5100.

Meet Century Group Representatives at the 3rd Veterans Economic Summit and Job Fair

Century Group is proud to be a sponsor of the 3rd Veterans’ Economic Summit, Job Fair and Backpack Giveaway on Friday, August 7 in Hollywood. The event is presented by the Veterans Advocacy Group of America (VAGA), and the backpack giveaway benefits the children of Veterans.

Century Group representatives will be on hand to speak to attendees about career opportunities and the current employment landscape.

Click here for event registration and information.

Friday, August 7, 2015
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

American Legion Post 43
2035 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90068

Free admission

 

Meet Century Group Representatives at the CFA Society’s Career Development Expo and Job Fair

Century Group is proud to be a part of the CFA Society of Los Angeles’ 18th Annual Career Development Expo and Job Fair on Thursday, April 16 in Downtown Los Angeles. This year’s theme is “Helping our members get more jobs!” The afternoon’s formal presentation features seasoned speakers and a panel of CFALA members at various career stages and in various field sharing insights on making the right moves at every career level.

Century Group representatives, Harry Boxer (Chairman and Founder) and Brian Harkavy (Director, Executive Search), will be on hand to speak to attendees about career opportunities and the current employment landscape.

Click here for additional information and a detailed schedule.
Click here to register as an attendee.

Thursday, April 16, 2015
Omni Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
251 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Event parking at the Omni: $12.00

2:30 pm: Registration
3:00 – 5:30 pm: Program & Panels
5:30 – 7:30 pm: Networking with CFALA Members
5:30 – 7:30 pm: Job Fair

Registration:
Register by April 9: $30*
Individual Pre-Registration after April 9: $40
Walk-In Registration: $50

*CFALA members are not hosted

Century Group Networks with Future Business Leaders at the Los Angeles Diversity Mixer

Century Group representatives joined the Riordan Programs Alumni Association (RPAA) Board for the 7th Annual Los Angeles Diversity Mixer at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on April 26, networking with approximately 200 attendees. One of three Gold-level Sponsors, Century Group was proud to continue supporting a program that provides opportunities for future business professionals.

“I’ve represented Century Group at this event the last three years, and this is one of those evenings I really look forward to,” said Dave Dutt, an Executive Recruiter with Century Group. “I enjoy reconnecting with alumni from the program and meeting the up-and-coming business professionals in our community. The air is always filled with positive energy and purpose – this event has certainly distinguished itself as a premier networking opportunity for the Los Angeles business community.”

Diversity Mixer attendees are all high-caliber, ambitious professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds at different points in their careers working to better their professional networks and expand their career opportunities. Through this annual event, they have the opportunity to meet professionals and organizations representing a wide range of fields including accounting, finance, marketing and information technology.

 RPAA LA Diversity Mixer 3-15Dave Dutt and Phil Bruno with RPAA Board Members Michelle Gavilanes, VP Strategic Initiatives; Denice Gonzalez-Kim, President; and Judith Florido, VP External Affairs

“I was honored to offer our expertise to the motivated and driven Riordan Program alumni,” said Phil Bruno, Managing Director of Century Group’s San Fernando Valley Office. “The Diversity Mixer is a great platform for the future business leaders of Los Angeles to exchange ideas, share successes and network with each other. It also allowed the burgeoning professionals to explore current opportunities and gain valuable insight into career progression through discussions with hiring managers and executive recruiters from Century Group.”

Proceeds from the event benefitted the RPAA’s Saturday Business Academy, a program that prepares traditionally disadvantaged and underserved students at Los Angeles area high schools with the skills and academic guidance necessary to become future business leaders through mentorship, college preparatory workshops and a curriculum that instills a basic competence in financial literacy.

The Riordan Programs, co-founded by former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan and UCLA Anderson School of Management Professor William Ouchi, consists of a set of pioneering, career-based outreach programs geared toward high school and college students, and recent graduates from diverse backgrounds and under-served communities. The programs focus on education, mentorship and professional development in order to prepare the participants for careers in business management. The RPAA was established to provide continued support of its members as they pursue educational and professional endeavors, and leadership roles in the community.

Century Group To Host BDO Mid-Year Technical Accounting And Tax Update

Century Group and BDO USA, LLP invite members of Southern California’s Accounting and Finance professional community to a complimentary CPE-qualified program.

Ron Blair, COO of Century Group commented on the firm’s commitment to the professional community: “This is an opportunity to hear from BDOs accounting and tax leaders and gain new insights on updates to US GAAP, SEC, Federal tax and State and Local Tax.  We’re always pleased to bring these programs to the professional community and to partner with a prestigious firm like BDO.”

Barnaby Wang, a Senior Associate in the Executive Recruiting practice of Century Group and one of the architects of this program noted: “It’s critical for accounting, tax, audit and finance professionals to remain current and stay on the cutting edge of their profession.  The competition for great professional opportunities is always fierce and continuous career development can be the key to career advancement.”

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Seminar Details:

The 2014 Mid-Year Technical Accounting and Tax Update

June 4, 2014
Doubletree by Hilton
6161 West Centinela Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230

1.5 CPE credits in Accounting
2.0 CPE credits in Tax

The Presenters:

Chris Smith, Professional Practice Leader, BDO USA, LLP
Accounting & Audit

Todd Simmens, National Managing Partner, BDO USA, LLP
Tax Risk Management

Paul McGovern, Senior Director, BDO USA, LLP
State & Local Tax

Agenda

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM – Registration
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM – Seminar

Complimentary breakfast will be provided.

If you would like to attend this event as a guest of Century Group – please contact Ron Blair at [email protected] or 310.216.2100 ext. 325.

Century Group Sponsors the 2015 OC CFO of the Year Awards

Century Group is proud to once again sponsor the Orange County CFO of the Year Awards. The awards are presented each year by the Orange County Business Journal and sponsoring organizations to area financial professionals for outstanding performance as corporate stewards for the preceding fiscal year. Awards are presented in five categories: Outstanding CFO of a Public Company, Outstanding CFO of a Private Company, Outstanding CFO of a Not-for-Profit Organization, Rising Star and Lifetime Achievement.

EVENT DETAILS

CFO of the Year Awards

DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614

Click here for more information.

Click here to register for the event.