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Pacific Executive Search is a specialized Accounting & Finance recruiting firm that operates through proactive headhunting — not job postings, not resume databases. We identify and engage the specific professionals your company needs, whether that's a CFO for a PE-backed portfolio company or a Tax Manager for a growing manufacturer.
What Makes Us Different from Other Accounting & Finance Recruiters
Most recruiting firms work reactively — posting jobs, searching resume databases, and matching keywords. That's fine for commodity roles. It doesn't work for critical hires in Accounting & Finance.
We're headhunters, not staffing agents. Every engagement starts with market mapping: who are the best people for this role in this market? Then we reach them directly through confidential, senior-level outreach. The result is a shortlist of candidates who were recruited, not scraped.
What We Do
- ✓ Proactive headhunting of passive candidates
- ✓ Direct, confidential candidate engagement
- ✓ 100% focus on Accounting & Finance
- ✓ Senior headhunters run your search start to finish
- ✓ Market intelligence and competitive insights
- ✓ You pay when you hire — no upfront retainer
What We Don't Do
- ✗ Post jobs and wait for applicants
- ✗ Match resumes by keyword
- ✗ Handle temporary or contract staffing
- ✗ Recruit outside Accounting & Finance
- ✗ Hand off your search to junior researchers
- ✗ Charge upfront retainers
Accounting & Finance Roles We Recruit
Executive Leadership
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- VP of Finance / Finance Director
- Controller / Assistant Controller
- Chief Accounting Officer
FP&A & Strategic Finance
- FP&A Director / FP&A Manager
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Finance Manager
- Treasury Director / Manager
Accounting Management
- Accounting Manager / Sr. Manager
- SEC Reporting Manager
- Technical Accounting Manager
- Senior Accountant / CPA
Tax
- Tax Director / Tax Manager
- Senior Tax Accountant
- Tax Compliance & Provision
Audit & Compliance
- Chief Audit Officer
- Audit Director / Manager
- Internal Audit Senior
- SOX Compliance
Investment & Fund Ops
- Fund Controller / Fund Accountant
- Investor Relations
- Investment Analyst / Associate
- Portfolio Operations
Markets We Serve
California
Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, and statewide.
Colorado
Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and the Front Range.
Oregon
Portland, Lake Oswego, Hillsboro, Silicon Forest, and the Willamette Valley.
Austin, Texas
Austin metro and Central Texas technology and growth company hub.
Accounting & Finance Recruiters
Start Your Search
Tell us about the Accounting or Finance role you need to fill. A senior headhunter will respond within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions — Accounting & Finance Recruiting
- Are you a staffing agency or an executive search firm?We are an executive search firm that operates through proactive headhunting. Unlike staffing agencies that post jobs and wait, we map the market and directly engage the finance professionals your company needs. Learn about the difference on our Our Model page.
- Do you recruit outside of Accounting & Finance?No — we specialize exclusively in Accounting & Finance. This focus gives us deeper candidate relationships, sharper assessments, and faster results than generalist firms. See our full service lineup.
- What level of roles do you fill?We place professionals from Senior Accountant through CFO — including Controllers, FP&A Directors, Tax Directors, Audit Directors, Accounting Managers, and Treasury leaders. See details on our CFO, Controller, and Finance Executive search pages.
- Where do you recruit?California (Los Angeles, Bay Area, statewide), Colorado (Denver, Front Range), Oregon (Portland, Willamette Valley), and Austin, TX. Explore our California, Colorado, Oregon, and Austin market pages.
- Do you charge an upfront retainer?No. We operate on a performance-based model — you pay when you hire. This keeps us accountable and aligned with your outcomes. Schedule a consultation to discuss your search.
