Trusted by Leading Employers

When your internal recruiting or staffing partners have exhausted their reach, Pacific Executive Search (PES) steps in to deliver what reactive models can't: precision.

Our team operates exclusively within Accounting and Finance, mapping talent across specific local markets — from Los Angeles and Orange County to Denver and beyond.

Using our proprietary technology and headhunting methodology, we analyze the marketplace to pinpoint your ideal candidate profile, then directly engage those professionals — even if they're not looking.

The result: you gain the accuracy and insight of a retained search with the speed and focus of a specialized headhunting firm.

We're not competing with your ads — we're finding the people your ads will never reach.

Roles We Excel At Placing

From staff-level CPAs to senior finance leaders, hire with confidence.

Accounting Management

Accounting Managers & Senior Accounting Managers
Assistant Controllers & Controllers
Directors & VPs of Accounting
Corporate Accounting Managers
Technical Accounting Managers
Fractional or Interim Controllers

Finance

Senior Financial Analysts & FP&A Managers
Finance Managers & Directors of FP&A
Business Analysts & Data Analysts
Finance Directors & VPs of Finance
Investment Analysts, Associates, and VPs (Private Equity / Venture)
M&A Analysts & Valuation Specialists

Audit

Chief Audit Officer
Audit Manager/Director
Senior Internal Auditor

Financial Reporting

Chief Accounting Officer
SEC Reporting (Director, Manager)
Technical Accounting/Policy/Research

Investment Operations

Fund Accountants & Senior Fund Accountants
Fund Accounting Managers & Fund Controllers
Investor Reporting & Fund Operations Managers
Investment Compliance Analysts
Trade Support & Settlements Specialists
Pricing & Data Operations Analysts

Operational Accounting

Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialists & Managers
Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialists & Managers
Payroll Administrators & Managers
Billing, Collections, and Treasury Support Roles
Shared Services Accounting Roles

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountants & Staff Accountants
Senior Accounting Analysts
Cost & GL Accountants
Revenue Recognition & Operational Accountants
Property and Project Accountants
Supervisors of Accounting

The PES Advantage

More Than a Recruiting Firm

Growing organizations need more than accountants — they need strategic finance professionals who can guide profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Our recruiters deliver vetted, high-performing talent aligned with your firm's culture, practice goals, and client service standards.

  • Specialized Headhunting: Focused exclusively on Accounting and Finance roles.
  • Targeted Recruiting: We identify and engage leaders before they enter the market.
  • Proprietary Technology: Continuous mapping of finance talent across professional services sectors.
  • Relationship-Driven Results: Long-term partnerships with top-performing professionals.

Take the Next Step

Book directly with a PES headhunter — choose a time that fits your schedule.

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Specialized Headhunting Works Better

See how our specialized approach compares to traditional recruiting methods for accounting and finance roles.

Specialized Headhunting (PES)

Our Advantage:

  • PES LogoStaffing firms prioritize speed and volume — we focus on alignment, long-term value, and impact.
  • PES LogoOur search process is calibrated for quality, not just availability. We don't fill seats — we find problem-solvers.
  • PES LogoWe specialize narrowly in Accounting & Finance, which means we can assess nuance staffing firms often miss.
  • PES LogoBecause we actively source and re-engage known candidates, we deliver faster without compromising fit.

Staffing Agencies

Where Staffing Agencies has its place:

  • Temporary, contract, or urgent fill-in roles
  • Entry-level or interchangeable positions
  • Organizations that prioritize speed over specialization

Limitations:

  • Focus is typically on speed and volume — not long-term fit
  • Often draws from active candidate pools only
  • Shallow vetting and limited insight into leadership traits
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We connect exceptional talent with the companies that value them most.

Specialized Accounting and Finance Headhunters

Contact Info

Office

HQ: Los Angeles, CA
Serving: Southern California, Denver,
Portland, Las Vegas, and Austin

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