Kate Ellery
Finance Recruiter
Finance & Accounting Recruiters
Your next CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller is probably already leading someone else's finance team. Our finance recruiters know how to reach them.
- Trusted for confidential finance hiring
- Reach candidates beyond LinkedIn and job boards
- Built for hard-to-fill finance roles
Trusted by businesses, financial institutions, and accounting teams nationwide
800+
Hiring teams served
70+
specialized recruiters
72-96 hrs
To your first candidates
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U.S. patents for sourcing technology
Finance hiring is different at every stage of growth
Finance hiring is about more than filling an open position. The right hire improves reporting, strengthens forecasting, keeps the business compliant, and gives leadership better information to make decisions. As roles become more senior, experience alone isn't enough. A CFO leading a company through an acquisition requires a very different background than one running finance for a mature public company. The best finance hires are matched to where the business is today, not just the title on the job description.
That's also why finance hiring has become more competitive. According to the 2024 CFO Pulse Survey, 83% of finance leaders said they struggled to find qualified accounting talent, up from 70% just two years earlier. Finance roles requiring CPA credentials now take an average of 73 days to fill. The professionals who make the biggest impact are rarely applying to job postings. They're already employed, performing well, and usually only consider a move when the right finance staffing agency or recruiter reaches out with the right opportunity.
Finance & accounting roles we fill
Staff Accountants, Senior Accountants, Accounting Managers, Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Cost Accountants, Tax Accountants, Internal Auditors, Payroll Managers, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable professionals.
Financial Analysts, FP&A Analysts and Managers, Finance Managers, Treasury professionals, Corporate Finance professionals, Financial Reporting Managers, Investor Relations professionals, Finance Directors, Vice Presidents of Finance, and Chief Financial Officers.
Manufacturing, Healthcare, Financial Services, Banking, SaaS, Technology, Construction, Retail, Logistics, Private Equity, Professional Services, Nonprofit, Government, and Public Accounting.
Our finance recruiters and accounting recruiters support hiring for public companies, privately held businesses, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, manufacturers, technology companies, professional services firms, nonprofits, private equity backed businesses, and other organizations building high performing finance teams.
For CFO and C-suite finance leadership searches, see our executive search practice →
How we identify stronger finance talent
We don't just look for qualified candidates. We focus on finding people who fit the role, the business, and the team behind it.
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Beyond LinkedIn and job boards
Most of the accounting and finance professionals we place are already employed. Our recruiters build relationships with accountants, financial analysts, Controllers, CFOs, and finance leaders long before they're on the market.
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More than the right qualifications
Technical skills are only part of the picture. We look at certifications, industry experience, leadership, reporting responsibilities, communication, career progression, and long-term fit to identify professionals who strengthen your finance team.
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Confidential when it matters most
Replacing a Controller, VP of Finance, or CFO often requires discretion. Every leadership search is handled confidentially from the first conversation through the final offer.
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Every search starts with your business
The best finance hires don't happen by chance. We start by understanding your business, your team, and what success looks like in the role, then define the right profile and reach finance professionals most employers never meet.
Some of the recruiters behind your search
Mathew Cheswick
Finance Recruiter
Claire F.
Finance Recruiter
70+
additional recruiters specializing in the exact role you're hiring for.
Finance roles we've recently filled
Anonymized by request.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
36 days
Private equity-backed manufacturing company
Corporate Controller
25 days
Regional healthcare organization
Vice President of FP&A
29 days
Venture-backed SaaS company
Director of Finance
31 days
Family office
Senior Financial Analyst
21 days
Fortune 500 technology company
Accounting Manager
19 days
Multi-location retail company
Frequently asked questions
Working with a finance staffing agency is often most valuable when:
A finance or accounting role has remained open for an extended period.
You need specialized expertise such as FP&A, SEC reporting, tax, treasury, or internal audit.
You're replacing a confidential finance leadership position.
Internal recruiting efforts haven't produced the right candidates.
You want to reach experienced finance professionals who aren't actively looking for a new opportunity.
Many employers choose a finance recruitment agency when internal hiring has stalled or a search requires specialized finance leadership experience.
Two professionals can have almost the same title and years of experience but be very different hires.
We look at the size and complexity of the businesses they've supported, the systems they've worked with, leadership experience, business partnering skills, and the challenges they've already solved. Those details often determine success.
Yes. Many finance searches involve replacing a Controller, Finance Director, VP of Finance, or CFO where discretion is essential. Every search is handled confidentially, and we never share client or candidate information without permission. Many employers also turn to a finance recruitment agency when hiring for leadership roles where industry experience and confidentiality matter.
Look for recruiters who understand accounting and finance, not just recruiting. They should know the difference between public and industry accounting, understand certifications such as CPA and CMA, and have relationships with professionals who aren't actively looking for a new role.
Yes. We recruit both permanent and contract accounting and finance professionals for organizations of all sizes. Whether you're hiring one Financial Analyst or building an entire finance leadership team, we build every search around your hiring needs.
The finance leaders you need are already running someone else's numbers
The best finance professionals are already making an impact elsewhere. We'll help you reach them first.
No upfront fees. You only pay when you hire
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