Accounting Recruiters | Accounting Executive Search

Your accounting recruitment agency

Delivering top-tier financial reporting talent

Lock Search group is a premier finance recruitment agency dedicated to connecting employers across Canada with the right professionals for their opportunities. Lock Search Group’s accounting recruiters have the industry expertise and extensive candidate network to connect businesses with highly-skilled accountants, auditors, risk analysts, CPAs, and other finance professionals that companies need on their teams.

Finding candidates with the right experience and skills for the role is just one part of making a successful hire. Just as important as the qualifications on a candidate’s resume is finding people who are a fit for your company culture, share your organization values, and are ready to grow their career with your team.

At Lock Search Group, we take pride in building relationships with both the clients we represent and the candidates we source for their roles. We go beyond the resume, digging into candidates’ career goals and personalities before deciding if they’re a good fit for a client’s vacancy. The genuine connections we form make us a true recruitment partner who understands the unique needs of your business and can find solutions to even the most complex recruitment challenge. From tax, audit, and bookkeeping employees to executive talent to manage your accounts, you can count on a Lock Search recruiter to deliver results that will take your business to the next level.

The Value of Accountant Staffing Services

Financial health is the backbone of any successful business. The critical role bookkeeping and accounting positions play in organizations is one reason recruiting experienced accounting talent can be a challenge, especially in a competitive job market. An experienced headhunter like Lock Search Group has access to top talent from around the world, including passive candidates employers can’t find elsewhere.

The support of a skilled accountant recruiter has value beyond the search, too. Our recruiters are experts in the job market and employment trends, and this insight informs our recruitment approach. From the initial search through the final interview, our knowledge and commitment to finding the best talent makes us a trusted partner to meet your recruitment needs.

We work with a diverse set of accounting companies

Hiring trustworthy and experienced auditor and assurance professionals isn’t easy. These roles require a high degree of transparency and a commitment to ethics, along with up-to-date knowledge of complex and constantly-evolving regulatory requirements and a willingness to work long hours during peak audit seasons. Lock Search recruiters understand these challenges and work diligently to connect clients with audit and assurance talent that meets the demands of their roles.

Effective bookkeeping is fundamental to maintain financial records, track expenses, and manage the revenue in organizations. As more businesses rely on cloud-based systems, accounting software, and other technology, accounting professionals increasingly need to be tech-savvy and adaptable, along with having thorough knowledge of accounting principles. The candidates in Lock Search Group’s network have the industry and technology knowledge, along with the attention to detail, organization, and communication skills they need to effectively manage your company’s finances.

As the professionals who oversee the finance and accounting operations across an organization, controllers have a crucial role in maintaining a company’s financial health. From financial reporting to tax planning to compliance with federal regulations, a controller needs to have comprehensive knowledge of business finances, something that’s not easy to find in today’s competitive job market. This is where an experienced recruiting firm can make the difference in connecting with the right talent for your company.

Financial analysts, finance managers, and business intelligence experts are key players to ensure that companies make smart financial decisions that will help them achieve their strategic goals. The market for talent with these specialized skills is very competitive, however, and finding people with the experience and credentials you need can be a challenge. Partnering with Lock Search Group gives you access to a broad candidate network so you can hire the right financial planning talent faster.

Tax laws are complicated and constantly changing. Add in the fierce competition for candidates who have experience with business tax regulations, and hiring effective tax accountants, managers, and analysts can become a major challenge. Lock Search Group’s tax recruiters understand both the demands of the tax sector and what these professionals want from an employer, connecting our clients with the tax experts who can ensure their business finances stay in compliance.

We fill a variety of accounting roles

Accountant
Accounting Manager
Accounts Payable
Accounts Recievable

Controller
Credit Analyst
Director of Finance

Finance Manager
Financial Analyst
Vice President of Finance

Why choose Lock Search Group

Track record of success

Since day one, our formula for success has been simple: care deeply, and deliver. We know that your next hire could be the one who changes everything for your team, and we pride ourselves on helping you close the deal with the talent who can take you to the next level.

Our founder’s entrepreneurial grit reaches from coast to coast, and you can expect the same delivery-driven, passionately-proven partnership in any one of the Lock team’s 12 offices. With consultants who boast average tenures of a decade or more, we’re not messing around –– we’re here to make the match that measures up.

Leaders and listeners

What is your story, and what’s the story behind it? Our client-centric focus puts you and your specific goals firmly at the heart of our search process. We’re here to listen.

You’ll receive an individual action plan when you work with Lock, and we’ll be right on the same page every step of the way: what we will do, how you’ll see it happen, and when to expect results will all be clearly defined from the very beginning.

Industry-savvy insiders

We’ve been building incredible teams at Lock since 1983. In that time, we’ve crafted a strong network of business leaders, decision makers, and influencers.

But that’s only half of the story. Our recruiters make genuine connections because they’ve lived their industries, and they understand the field’s unique nuances, needs, and subtleties from the inside out. No matter your business, the cutting edge is where you’ll find us.

Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs

Lock Search Group’s distinctive “contained” executive search model combines the thoroughness of traditional retained search with performance-based accountability to deliver exceptional C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our proven three-phase methodology, led by experienced Senior Consultants and backed by dedicated industry-specific recruitment teams, ensures comprehensive coverage of the executive talent market. We leverage our national network and extensive research capabilities to track industry movements, mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes, providing clients with real-time market intelligence. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles ensures we source the absolute best available talent without bias, maintaining a fair and equitable search process. Our track record speaks for itself, with successful placements including Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and numerous Vice Presidents across multiple functions and industries.

Our Retained Search service establishes an exclusive partnership with organizations seeking to fill critical senior and mid-level positions through a comprehensive, priority-based approach. By dedicating our full resources and attention to your search, we conduct extensive market mapping and develop robust talent pipelines that ensure access to the highest caliber candidates. Our team provides regular progress updates and detailed market intelligence reports, keeping you informed throughout the entire search process. We manage everything from initial candidate assessment through final offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both clients and candidates. This service includes post-placement integration support to ensure successful onboarding and long-term success of placed candidates.

Our Contingency Search service offers a flexible, success-based recruiting solution designed to efficiently fill professional and technical positions with qualified talent. Organizations benefit from immediate access to our extensive candidate database and network, with payment required only upon successful placement. Our streamlined recruitment process focuses on quick response times and efficient candidate presentation, making it ideal for time-sensitive placements and organizations with variable hiring needs. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process, from initial screening through offer negotiation, while maintaining the flexibility to work alongside other agencies if desired. This results-driven approach ensures we remain highly motivated to identify and secure the right talent for your organization while minimizing your upfront investment.