Recruiter. Headhunter. Bounty Hunter.

When it comes to building your finance team, the difference matters.

Hiring the right person for a key role, especially in finance or accounting, can mean the difference between stability and strain.

And who you choose to help you find that person changes everything.

 

Recruiters: The Broad Approach

 

Recruiters operate across industries and disciplines. They move fast, filling open seats through wide outreach and active job seekers.

If the role is well-defined and execution-focused, say, an AR Specialist or Staff Accountant, a recruiter’s approach can get results quickly. They’re efficient at volume and speed.

But when you need someone who can lead, build systems, and influence financial direction… that approach starts to fall short.

 

Headhunters: The Targeted Approach

 

Headhunters go narrower and deeper. They specialize in specific markets like finance, accounting, operations, and know where top performers sit.

Headhunters don’t rely on job boards. They rely on strategy. They assess market realities, challenge assumptions, and persist long after the easy leads go cold.

If your recruiter stalls when the search gets hard, it’s because you needed a headhunter.

 

Bounty Hunters: The Precision Approach

 

Then there’s the Bounty Hunter.

This is where I operate.

A bounty hunter doesn’t just know the market… they understand both sides of it. The business that’s hiring, and the professional who’s ready for their next move.

They take the time to understand how your company operates, what success looks like in your environment, and which traits actually drive performance in your culture. And they speak the same language as the talent they pursue… earning trust through credibility, not pressure.

Because the right CFO, Controller, or Finance Director isn’t just a résumé fit… They’re a strategic fit. And finding them means aligning timing, motivation, and mission on both sides of the table.

That’s the bounty hunter’s work. It’s precise, personal, and relentless.