Finance & Accounting Leadership for Law and Professional Services Firms

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.

Roles We Excel At Placing in Law Firms

From staff-level CPAs to senior finance leaders.

The PES Advantage

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.

  • 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

Our Advantage:

  • PES LogoMost internal teams rely on job ads and inbound applicants — we start by defining the ideal hire and pursuing them directly.
  • PES LogoWe've built a talent pipeline over decades, so your search begins with relationships already in place.
  • PES LogoOur headhunting methodology actively engages high-impact candidates your internal team will likely never see.
  • PES LogoWith the right tools and specialization, we don't wait for talent — we deliver it.

In-House Recruiting

Where In-House Recruiting has its place:

  • High-volume or repeatable roles
  • Companies with well-established employer brands
  • Organizations prioritizing internal culture alignment

Limitations:

  • Often limited to reactive recruiting (job ads + inbound applicants)
  • Difficult to scale quickly when market shifts
  • May lack tools, data, or reach to engage passive candidates
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We connect exceptional talent with the companies that value them most.

Specialized Accounting and Finance Headhunters

Contact Info

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

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