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Recruiting in accounting requires a clear understanding of technical skills, accounting standards, compliance requirements, financial tools and the level of responsibility associated with each position.

For certain strategic or specialized roles, the best candidates are not always actively looking for a new opportunity. They are often already employed, frequently approached by other organizations and less visible on traditional job platforms.

Our accounting headhunting service helps you identify, approach, assess and recruit qualified professionals for positions in general accounting, financial control, assurance, taxation, payroll, bookkeeping, financial analysis and accounting management.

Accounting positions we can help you recruit for

We help organizations recruit accounting professionals at different levels, whether for operational, technical, specialized or management positions.

Our recruitment mandates may include the following roles:

  • Financial Controller;

  • Corporate Controller;

  • Accounting Director;

  • Finance Director;

  • Chief Accountant;

  • Senior Accountant;

  • General Accountant;

  • Accounting Technician;

  • Senior Accounting Technician;

  • Accounting Clerk;

  • Accounts Payable Clerk;

  • Accounts Receivable Clerk;

  • Accounts Payable Specialist;

  • Accounts Receivable Specialist;

  • Payroll Specialist;

  • Payroll Technician;

  • Payroll Manager;

  • Accounting Analyst;

  • Financial Analyst;

  • Internal Auditor;

  • Consolidation Specialist;

  • Financial Compliance Specialist;

  • CPA Professional;

  • Specialized accounting positions within accounting firms, private companies, public organizations or non-profit organizations.

Each mandate is tailored to the size of your organization, your industry, your financial structure, your accounting systems and the actual responsibilities of the position you need to fill.

Our accounting headhunting process

1. Analysis of your needs and accounting environment

We begin by gaining a clear understanding of your organization, accounting structure, internal challenges, business priorities and the specific role you need to fill.

This step allows us to define the responsibilities, required level of experience, technical skills, accounting software used, interactions with internal teams and the criteria that will determine a successful hire.

2. Definition of the target candidate profile

We develop a clear and realistic candidate profile based on the required experience, professional background, accounting skills, level of autonomy, certifications, working style and the environment in which the candidate will operate.

The objective is to target the right professionals from the beginning and avoid a search that is too broad or poorly aligned with your actual recruitment needs.

3. Targeted search and market mapping

We identify potential candidates within relevant environments, including accounting firms, private companies, public organizations, non-profit organizations, specialized firms, corporate groups and organizations with comparable accounting needs.

This targeted search gives you access to professionals who may not be actively browsing job postings but could be open to the right opportunity.

4. Direct and confidential approach

Selected candidates are approached professionally and discreetly.

Confidentiality is especially important for management positions, sensitive replacements, competitive recruitment mandates or situations where an organization does not want to make the search public.

5. Candidate qualification and interviews

We assess candidates based on their experience, achievements, technical skills, motivations, salary expectations and overall fit with the position.

Depending on the mandate, the assessment may also cover their knowledge of accounting standards, experience with specific software, professional rigour, ability to meet deadlines, priority management, analytical skills and ability to collaborate with different stakeholders.

6. Presentation of selected candidates

We present qualified candidates along with useful information to support your decision-making, including their background, motivations, key skills, certifications, expectations, availability and any important considerations.

Our objective is to help you meet candidates who are genuinely aligned with your criteria rather than providing a high volume of less relevant profiles.

7. Support throughout the final selection process

We can assist you with interview preparation, candidate comparisons, follow-ups, reference checks and other validation steps.

When relevant, psychometric testing, technical assessments or practical exercises can also be incorporated into the process to support your final hiring decision.

8. Support through to hiring

We support you throughout candidate communications, expectation management, the employment offer and follow-ups leading up to onboarding.

This final step helps secure the hire, reduce the risk of candidate withdrawal and promote a smooth transition into your organization.

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