CPA shortage
Fewer accountants are entering the profession each year.
Industries / Technology & Finance
Accounting & Finance recruiting
Finance talent you can trust with the numbers.
Recruiting accountants, AP/AR, payroll, financial analysts, controllers and CFOs for companies of every size.
Hiring challenges we solve
What makes accounting & finance hiring hard
Close-cycle pressure
Vacancies during month-end and audit season create real risk.
Systems experience
ERP and reporting tool experience varies widely.
Roles we fill
From entry level to leadership
Accounting
Staff accountantsSenior accountantsAP/AR specialistsPayroll
Finance
Financial analystsFP&A managersAuditorsTax specialists
Leadership
Accounting managersControllersVPs of financeCFOs
Our approach
How we recruit for Accounting & Finance
01
Calibrate
A kickoff call to define must-haves, pay bands and certification and systems requirements.
02
Source
Our specialist network plus modern sourcing tools build a wide qualified pool fast.
03
Vet personally
Every candidate is interviewed and verified by a Helix recruiter before you see them.
04
Place & follow up
We coordinate interviews and offers, then check in at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Client stories
How we've helped accounting & finance employers
Private manufacturing company
The challenge
Controller left right before year-end close.
The result
Placed an interim accountant within days, then recruited a permanent controller.
Growing services firm
The challenge
Needed to build an FP&A function.
The result
Recruited a financial analyst and FP&A manager to set up reporting.
Client names withheld for confidentiality.
Ways to work with us
Engagement types
- Direct hire
- Contract
- Contract-to-hire
- Executive search
FAQ
Common questions
Can Helix provide interim accounting help?
Yes. We place contract accountants for close, audit and backfill needs.
Do you recruit finance leadership?
Yes. We run confidential searches for controllers, VPs of finance and CFOs.
Do you verify certifications?
Yes. CPA and other credentials are verified before presentation.