Specialized Search for CFOs, Controllers, Finance Managers, and Analysts
Law and partnership-based firms rarely recruit new financial leaders — but when they do, the decision shapes the firm's future. From replacing a retiring Controller to expanding into new markets, these are not routine hires. They require professionals who understand the financial mechanics and human dynamics of partnership environments.
At Pacific Executive Search (PES), we specialize exclusively in Accounting and Finance recruiting for law firms, consulting firms, and other professional partnerships. Because we focus by function and geography, our recruiters maintain long-standing relationships with the finance professionals who quietly keep these firms running — from Controllers and CFOs to Senior Financial Analysts and Finance Managers.
These professionals bridge strategy and execution. They advise partners on profitability by practice group, support lateral growth and office expansion modeling, and evaluate whether to greenfield or acquire when entering new markets. Many are not active job seekers — they're established leaders who trust us to introduce selective, career-defining opportunities.
When your firm partners with PES, we don't start from a job posting. We activate a mapped network of respected professionals who bring both technical precision and strategic insight, helping your leadership make better financial decisions and operate with greater foresight.
From staff-level CPAs to senior finance leaders.
More Than a Recruiting Firm
Partnership-based organizations need more than accountants — they need strategic finance professionals who can guide profitability, partner compensation, pricing, and long-term growth.
Our recruiters deliver vetted, high-performing talent aligned with your firm's culture, practice goals, and client service standards.
Common questions about hiring finance leaders for law firms and professional services partnerships.
Law firms operate under unique financial structures — partner compensation models, trust accounting compliance, client billing systems, and practice-group profitability analysis. A finance leader from a corporate environment may not understand these dynamics. Our executive search focuses on professionals who have managed finances within partnership-based organizations and understand the nuances of legal industry accounting.
We use a headhunting approach — proactively identifying and contacting finance leaders who are currently succeeding in law firm or professional services environments. These candidates are rarely on job boards. Through confidential outreach and our network, we engage professionals who understand partnership economics, trust accounting, and the cultural expectations of law firm leadership.
We work with firms of all sizes — from boutique practices expanding their first dedicated finance function, to Am Law 200 firms replacing a retiring CFO or Controller. We also serve consulting firms, accounting practices, and other partnership-based professional services organizations.
Because we specialize exclusively in Accounting & Finance, we maintain active pipelines of qualified professionals. We typically deliver an initial shortlist within 14 days of scoping the search.
Book directly with a PES headhunter — choose a time that fits your schedule.
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See how our specialized approach compares to traditional recruiting methods for accounting and finance roles.
Most internal teams rely on job ads and inbound applicants — we start by defining the ideal hire and pursuing them directly.We've built a talent pipeline over decades, so your search begins with relationships already in place.Our headhunting methodology actively engages high-impact candidates your internal team will likely never see.With the right tools and specialization, we don't wait for talent — we deliver it.
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