Katie McKay

About Katie McKay

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.\"- Winston ChurchillKatie brings a contagious positive energy to every interaction and truly thrives on building meaningful connections with both clients and candidates.With deep expertise in Finance & Accounting recruitment, Katie takes a focused, strategic approach—quickly understanding her clients’ needs and presenting only those candidates who are a true fit, both technically and culturally.Her extensive network keeps her constantly informed on market trends, top talent, and new opportunities—empowering her clients and candidates to make confident, informed hiring decisions at any time.Katie is committed to building long-term relationships grounded in honesty, trust, and accountability.Specialties: “We connect specialized professionals with clients who demand the best talent in the marketplace.”

Experience

1. Senior Recruiting Manager - Finance & Accounting Division

   Competitive Edge Recruiting

   Mar 2007 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Competitive Edge Recruiting specializes in Accounting & Finance, Human Resources and Sales & Marketing recruiting. In addition, we also offer complete General Office & Administrative staffing. Katie\'s discipline focus is Finance & Accounting and Administrative roles. Katie’s passion for people and background in sales has allowed her to excel in the recruiting and staffing industry. Katie has a positive energy that is contagious and she truly enjoys interacting with her clients and candidates!Katie brings over 15+ years of expertise in Finance & Accounting recruitment to the CER team. This gives her a focused approach and allows her to quickly identify the needs of each client company and present only those individuals she feels would best fit within her client’s team. Katie prides herself in developing relationships through honesty, trust and accountability. Katie has an impeccable track record for successful, long-lasting placements!Katie maintains an extensive network of professionals, from Staff Accountants to CFO’s. These connections continuously allow her to have the edge on what’s happening in the market from available top-notch talent to career opportunities. This enables her clients and candidates to make the right employment decision at any time. Whether you’re looking for temporary staffing options, to make a critical hire or conduct a confidential search – you can look to Katie as a trusted partner to help you through the process.

Education

• Thurston High School

  Diploma

Skills

• Operations Management
• Networking
• Hiring
• Management
• Recruiting
• Temporary Placement
• Internet Recruiting
• Interviews
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Technical Recruiting
• Staffing Services
• Sourcing
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Temporary Staffing
• Time Management