Cole Sperry

Principal at Optim Careers, an accounting and finance mentorship platform that provides industry professionals with resume writing, interview preparation, mentorship, and more.

My goal is simple. Give accounting and finance pros inside knowledge of the recruiting process to eliminate job search frustrations and give them a roadmap to position themselves for future opportunities. My coaching philosophy is the same as my leadership philosophy and that is to teach you what will lead to success and why it will lead you to success, dot in some examples for context, and help you come up with your unique “how” to get you the success you desire.

I have over 20 years of experience as a hiring manager and 6 years of experience as an accounting and finance recruiter. I’ve been fortunate to have been trained by Big 4 CPAs, CFOs, and some of the largest names in recruiting. I’ve spent my career helping accounting and finance professionals get their foot in the door with companies, navigate interviews with ease, and negotiating better salaries for candidates I represented.

And now I’m passing that knowledge on so you can find rewarding work, increase your salary, and simplify your job search. I’ve helped tens of thousands find their next job faster and with less headaches and I can do the same for you.

Let’s chat. I’d love to walk you through a tricky situation or help you open more doors to better jobs. After 20 years of hiring, I’ve seen it all, and I know one thing for certain… there is more opportunity available to you than you may realize. Let’s unlock it together.