In today’s competitive construction employment market, companies exhaust tremendous resources to attract the best people. Talent, experience, dedication and enthusiasm are among the qualities evaluated when assessing candidates. When the job search centers on a construction financial management position, smart employers should give special consideration to applicants who have earned the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) credential.
The CCIFP credential is the mark of distinction for those who have demonstrated commitment to the construction financial management profession and its ethical practice. There are more than 950 individuals nationwide who have earned this voluntary certification. Its fundamental purpose is to unify and advance the profession by identifying those who have demonstrated broad knowledge, experience and professional judgment in the field.
Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals add value to a company in many ways:
- CCIFPs are bound by and must reaffirm strict ethical guidelines annually.
- CCIFPs are knowledgeable individuals who have demonstrated skills and abilities necessary for today’s construction financial professional.
- CCIFPs have successfully completed a rigorous examination process.
- CCIFPs are required to participate in professional development activities to maintain their certification.
- CCIFPs have committed to enhancing the profession.
- CCIFPs have demonstrated the personal and professional desire to succeed.
As an employer, you benefit from having financial professionals on staff that are current in their knowledge of the specialized industry that is construction. CCIFPs set a standard of excellence for their profession. CCIFPs are aware of industry best practices and trends that can add to your bottom line. They add value through a thorough understanding of all aspects of financial management and raise the bar for what a construction financial professional can and should bring to the workplace.
As part of an elite group of more than 950 professionals nationwide, CCIFPs enjoy a level of credibility, opportunities for industry involvement, and industry-wide recognition. They possess a proven record of accomplishment, experience and success and are counted among the most highly qualified construction financial professionals in the industry.
A company’s people and culture are two things that cannot be easily duplicated by its competition. If an organization does not retain its most valuable employees, it can quickly lose its competitive edge. Companies that foster professional development like the CCIFP program will be the survivors, retaining the best and brightest, now more important than ever especially in the turbulent times our industry currently faces.
To learn more about the CCIFP credential, visit the ICCIFP website or check out http://chapters.cfma.org/educ/cert/story.html to view our "Am I Certifiable?" storyboard.
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