Job Placement · Finance

That controller vacancy is closing your books late.

An empty finance seat means delayed month-end close, stretched audits, and decisions made without clean numbers. We place controllers, CPAs, and senior accounting professionals in 23-35 days at roughly 50% less than contingency firms.

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23-35Days to fill on average
86%Fill rate on active searches
~50%Less than contingency pricing

The Real Cost of a Slow Search

What does that open role actually cost your organization?

$11,000+
Per month in absorbed cost per unfilled senior finance seat
A controller at $130K salary equals roughly $11,000/month. Every month the seat is empty is $11,000 in overhead absorbed by a team already at capacity.
30+ days
Average delay to close when a senior finance role is unfilled
Month-end close, board reporting, and audit prep all depend on headcount. One vacancy cascades into the whole finance function.
2-4 weeks
Window before senior finance candidates take another offer
Qualified CPAs and controllers get multiple offers. A 90-day search is always fishing in a smaller pond.

How It Works

From open role to placed hire in three steps

01
Discovery call

We learn your organization, the role, and what a strong candidate actually looks like in your environment. 15 minutes. No fluff.

02
Active sourcing

We go direct to passive candidates - professionals who are not on job boards but are quietly open to the right opportunity. This is where most searches fail.

03
Shortlist review

You receive 3-5 pre-screened candidates. No stacks of resumes. No wasted interviews. You meet candidates who have already been qualified against your specific criteria.

What You Get

Three things every organization wants - and most placement firms do not offer

Bonus 01No contingency fees. Ever.

Common objection: "We already work with contingency recruiters."

Milestone-based pricing replaces the standard 20-25% contingency fee. Total cost is roughly 50% less. For a $130,000 controller placement, that difference is $13,000-$19,000 in your pocket versus a contingency arrangement.

Bonus 0245-day replacement guarantee at no charge.

Common objection: "What if the placement doesn't work out?"

If the hire does not work out within 45 days of their start date for any performance-related reason, we conduct a replacement search at no additional charge. Our guarantee is longer than most contingency firms and is built into every engagement.

Bonus 03A curated shortlist. Not a resume stack.

Common objection: "We have used recruiters before and wasted time on bad candidates."

You will not sort through 20 resumes hoping one sticks. Your dedicated search specialist builds a shortlist of 3-5 candidates who have been screened against your specific criteria. You only meet people who are genuinely qualified. The first interview is a real conversation, not a screening exercise.

The Math on Waiting

Every week that role stays open is a decision you are making.

A controller or senior finance manager at $130,000 per year costs roughly $11,000 per month in salary alone. Every month that role stays open, your team absorbs the work without the headcount - and your close process, audit readiness, and financial reporting accuracy all suffer.

The Talent Window

The best candidates are only available for a few weeks.

Senior finance and accounting professionals are rarely on job boards. A CPA or controller who decides they are open to a move will receive multiple offers within two to three weeks. A search that relies on posting and waiting will always see only the candidates everyone else already passed on.

No commitment. We will tell you exactly what we can do for your search and what it costs.

FAQ

Common questions

What roles do you place?

Controllers, CFOs, CPAs, finance managers, VP of Finance, FP&A analysts, senior accountants, accounting managers, and other finance and accounting leadership roles.

How is this different from a staffing agency?

We are not a staffing agency. This is direct permanent placement with milestone-based pricing. You hire the candidate directly. We are not placing temps or contractors.

How does milestone-based pricing work?

Payments are tied to defined milestones in the search process rather than a lump-sum contingency fee at the end. Total cost is roughly 50% less than a standard contingency arrangement. Exact structure is covered on your discovery call.

What does the 45-day guarantee cover?

If the placed candidate does not work out within 45 days of their start date for any performance-related reason, we conduct a replacement search at no additional charge.

How quickly can you start a search?

Typically within one week of your discovery call. We begin active sourcing immediately after alignment on the role profile and compensation range.

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