We Have Finance Recruiting Experience in a Wide Range of Roles

Accounting

  • Accounting Clerk / Technician
  • Staff and Senior Accountant
  • Accounting Manager / Senior Manager
  • Controller / Director, Accounting
  • VP, Accounting

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst
  • Finance Business Partner
  • Manager / Senior Manager, FP&A
  • Director / VP, FP&A

Finance Leadership & Operations

  • Finance Manager / Senior Finance Manager
  • Director, Finance
  • VP, Finance
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Specialized Accounting & Finance Functions

  • Cost / Project / Revenue Accountant
  • Treasury Analyst / Manager
  • Risk & Compliance Manager
  • Internal Auditor
  • Financial Systems Analyst

Meet Our Finance Recruiters

The IQ PARTNERS Advantage

5 Reasons to Hire IQ PARTNERS as your Finance Recruitment Agency

1
Focused on Finance

We’re not just in the market when we have an assignment. We have recruiters who are 100% focused on recruiting finance and accounting professionals, day in and day out.

2
Deep Candidate Network

We have over 14,000 accounting and finance candidates in our network and talk to over a hundred every day.

3
Proven Track Record

We place hundreds of finance and accounting professionals every year. Experience you can draw on.

4
Got A Specific Need?

We specialize in select fields, including accounting policy, analysis, budgeting, finance reporting, tax, internal auditing, data-mining / analytics, and core accounting.

5
Trusted by Clients and Candidates

97% of candidates and clients rate our professionalism and industry knowledge as ‘Above Average’ or ‘Outstanding.’

How We Help You Hire Better

We deliver not just the best finance people ON the market but the best ones IN the market.

We’re not a passive recruitment agency. We don’t just post your position and hope for the best. We’ve learned that the best finance and accounting people - the ones that combine that magic mix of attention to detail with a collaborative personality - aren’t usually looking. They’re busy and need to be wooed.

We’re a direct contact headhunter with a database of over 14,000 proven finance & accounting candidates, a fresh network that sees us talk to hundreds a day, and a reputation for professionalism and knowledge that translates to the top performers taking our calls. That means we’re probably already talking to your next great hire and can quickly connect you with the finance & accounting talent that will take your company to the next level.

Testimonials
Read What Our Clients Are Saying

We hired IQ Partners to seek a financial controller. Randy and others spent time with us upfront so that they could understand what we were seeking for this position. They were available and responsive to calls, emails and any questions we had. The candidates they brought forth for us to interview were all excellent. They led the entire process warmly and professionally. I would recommend their service to anyone.

Susan Austin, Manager – WPEC/API/OSIRUS

IQ PARTNERS is that rare breed in the contract recruitment world that knows both their clients and candidates for their short-term needs and long-term ambitions.

Confidential, Director - Finance

In light of my dual legal and accounting background, I was impressed with the fact that I met initially with two people, one responsible for accounting searches and one for legal.

Confidential, Director - Finance

How We Do It

We bring years of experience and a disciplined approach to our process. Our clients will vouch for its success.

1

We complete formal briefing documents to deliver a professional presentation of your company and the opportunity to prospective candidates.

2

We conduct market research to source premier talent in the industry.

3

We interview and qualify candidates using a Topgrading interview style and present detailed candidate assessments for each shortlisted candidate.

4

We complete and present formal references on selected candidates.

5

We debrief all non-selected candidates.

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We follow up on all placements at 30, 60 and 90 days to ensure a smooth and successful transition for both the client and the candidate.

FAQ

What roles do your finance recruiters in Toronto hire for?

We recruit across accounting, FP&A, finance leadership, and specialized accounting and finance functions. That includes roles such as Staff Accountant, Controller, Financial Analyst, Finance Business Partner, FP&A Manager, Director or VP of FP&A, Director of Finance, VP Finance, CFO, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Internal Audit, and Financial Systems roles.

Do you recruit for specialized finance and accounting functions too?

Yes. We support hiring in areas such as accounting policy, analysis, budgeting, finance reporting, tax, internal auditing, data-mining and analytics, treasury, risk and compliance, and core accounting.

What makes your finance headhunters in Toronto different from a passive recruitment agency?

We’re not a passive recruitment agency. We don’t just post your role and hope for the best, we proactively headhunt finance and accounting talent, including candidates who are already busy succeeding in their current roles.

How do you find strong finance candidates so quickly?

We have more than 14,000 finance and accounting candidates in our network, we speak with finance professionals every day, and we’re usually already in conversation with the kind of people our clients want to hire.

Why should I work with IQ PARTNERS as my finance recruitment agency?

We have recruiters who are 100% focused on finance and accounting hiring day in and day out. That focus, combined with our track record of placing hundreds of finance professionals every year, helps us move quickly and deliver stronger shortlists.

We work with clients worldwide
IQ PARTNERS works with clients across North America. And we’ve placed candidates as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Oulu, Finland!
We’re also part of the Humanis Advisory Group of Companies. With 10 offices across the country and over 135 experienced recruiters, talent advisory professionals, leadership development coaches, and HR professionals, we offer the scale of a national firm without losing the intimacy of local connections.
Our Total Talent Solutions team can help you hire better, hire less, and retain more.
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