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Finance & Accounting Staffing and Recruiting

Finance and accounting recruiting has been the foundation of ExecuSource from the start. We connect Atlanta and Southeast businesses with professionals who can actually do the work, from AP specialists to CFOs.

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Overview

ExecuSource is a finance and accounting staffing firm serving Atlanta and the broader Southeast, with direct-hire, contract, and contract-to-hire placements across every level of the accounting function. This discipline has been our core business for more than 15 years, and our team brings over 50 years of combined technical recruiting experience to every search.

We work with hiring managers who need people who can contribute quickly and fit the culture, not just candidates who look right on paper. That means understanding your organization before we surface a single name.

Why Finance and Accounting Hires Are Harder Than They Look

A strong resume in finance or accounting doesn't tell the whole story. Hiring managers routinely discover that candidates who clear the technical bar struggle with the pace, the reporting environment, or the expectations of a specific finance team. Seniority titles vary widely by company; one firm's Controller runs a three-person shop while another's manages a $2B reporting structure. ExecuSource has spent more than 15 years learning these distinctions, and we bring that knowledge to every engagement, whether you're backfilling an AP coordinator or running a confidential CFO search.

A Network Built for Atlanta and the Southeast: With National Reach

Our Atlanta headquarters sits at the center of one of the fastest-growing financial services and corporate finance markets in the country. We also place candidates through our Greenville office and nationally, which gives us visibility into talent that may be open to relocation or remote arrangements. The majority of our finance and accounting placements come through our passive candidate network, professionals who aren't actively applying but are open to the right conversation. Our 90% client retention rate reflects how consistently that network delivers.

Direct-Hire, Contract, and Everything Between

Finance teams have variable needs. A year-end close, an ERP implementation, or a sudden departure can each call for a different staffing approach. ExecuSource supports direct-hire searches for permanent additions, contract engagements for defined project needs, and contract-to-hire arrangements when you want the opportunity to evaluate a candidate before committing long-term. We handle the sourcing, screening, and coordination, so your finance team can stay focused on the work that matters.

Roles we place

Titles we fill in finance & accounting

  • Staff Accountant
  • Senior Accountant
  • Accounting Manager
  • Controller
  • Assistant Controller
  • CFO
  • VP of Finance
  • Director of Finance
  • Financial Analyst
  • Senior Financial Analyst
  • FP&A Manager
  • Budget Analyst
  • Internal Auditor
  • Audit Manager
  • Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Payroll Manager
  • Credit and Collections Analyst
  • Billing Specialist
  • Cost Accountant
  • Tax Accountant
How we work

From intake to placement, and after

01

Intake and Scope

We start with a structured conversation, not a form. We want to understand your reporting environment, the team dynamic, the tools in use, and what's made past hires succeed or fail in this role. That context shapes everything that follows.

02

Sourcing the Passive Network

Most of the finance and accounting professionals we place aren't browsing job boards. Our team draws on more than 15 years of direct relationships across Atlanta and the Southeast to surface candidates who are qualified, credible, and genuinely open to the right opportunity.

03

Vetting for Fit: Technical and Cultural

We assess candidates on both dimensions before presenting anyone. Technical qualification is the floor, not the ceiling. We also spend time understanding each candidate's working style, compensation expectations, and career trajectory to make sure the match holds.

04

Placement and Follow-Through

Our involvement doesn't end at the offer. We stay in contact with both the hiring manager and the placed candidate through the onboarding period to surface and address any early friction, which is one reason our client retention rate is 90%.

FAQ

Finance & Accounting, answered

Does ExecuSource place finance and accounting professionals on a contract basis, or only direct-hire?

We handle all three engagement types: direct-hire, contract, and contract-to-hire. Contract and contract-to-hire arrangements are common for project work, interim coverage, and situations where a client wants to evaluate fit before committing to a permanent hire.

What seniority levels do you recruit for in finance and accounting?

We place across the full range, from entry-level staff accountants and AP specialists through Controllers, VPs of Finance, and CFOs. Senior and executive-level searches are handled with a confidential process when required.

How long does a typical finance or accounting search take?

Timelines vary by role and level. Our passive candidate network in Atlanta and the Southeast means we're not starting from scratch on most searches, which keeps the cycle shorter than open-market posting alone. We set specific expectations during the intake conversation.

Do you only place candidates in Atlanta, or do you have broader reach?

Atlanta is our home market and where we have the deepest relationships, but we place finance and accounting professionals nationally as well, anchored by our Greenville office.

How does ExecuSource evaluate accounting candidates beyond the resume?

We conduct structured interviews focused on technical depth, systems experience, and working-environment fit. We also discuss compensation expectations and career goals candidly, which reduces the chance of an offer falling through or a placement not sticking.

Can ExecuSource help with a confidential search for a senior finance role?

Yes. Confidential searches, for Controller, VP of Finance, CFO, and similar roles, are a routine part of our practice. We handle outreach and candidate management in a way that keeps the search discreet until you're ready to move forward.

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