Accounting and Finance

We specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals nationally, and we've built the market knowledge and candidate relationships to show for it.

Lexi Jenkins
Lexi Jenkins
Practice Lead, A&F
(440) 627-6901 Lexi@emeraldresourcegroup.com
Jeff Harcourt
Jeff Harcourt
Managing Partner
(440) 343-5347 jharcourt@emeraldresourcegroup.com

Accounting and finance is where companies live or die. Get the wrong Controller and your close process falls apart. Hire the wrong CFO and your board loses confidence. We understand the stakes, which is why we approach every search with the same seriousness our clients bring to the hire itself.

We place finance and accounting professionals at every level, from Staff Accountants to CFOs, VPs of Finance, Investment Bankers, and executives at private equity firms and wealth management organizations. Our reach spans manufacturers in Cleveland, healthcare systems, professional services firms, and private equity portfolio companies across the country. Our recruiters have spent years building real relationships in this market, not just filling a database, but actually getting to know the people we represent.

What sets us apart isn't a proprietary platform or an algorithm. It's that when we send you a candidate, we've already had a real conversation with that person. We understand their career arc, their strengths, and why we believe they can succeed in your specific role. That's a different conversation than forwarding a resume.

Whether you need a direct-hire Controller for a growing manufacturer or a contract Senior Accountant to carry you through a system conversion, we bring the same rigor and personal attention to every engagement.

At a glance
National reachWe place accounting and finance professionals across the country
Direct & ContractPermanent placements and project-based engagements
Staff Accountant to CFOWe recruit across the full finance and accounting org chart
M&A & Investment BankingIncluding deal professionals, investment bankers, and PE/wealth management leaders

Our process

How we work

01

We learn the role

Before sourcing anyone, we take time to understand your team, your systems, your culture, and what "great" actually looks like for this hire.

02

We source from our network

We go to people we already know, active candidates and passive ones who aren't on job boards. Our Ohio network is deep.

03

We vet carefully

Every candidate we introduce has been personally interviewed. You get a concise, qualified slate, not a stack of résumés to sort through.

04

We see it through

We stay involved through interviews, offers, negotiations, and the start date, making sure the placement actually sticks.

Lexi at Emerald did a wonderful job helping find the right fit for me. There was no pressure, casual conversations around what I wanted and realistic dialogue about the market and potential fits. I would recommend her and her team to anyone exploring different opportunities.

Chas B. IV

I always get random messages on LinkedIn that I tend to disregard because I think it's spam or just irrelevant sales, but one morning I received a message regarding a job opportunity for an industry I was very interested in. Lexi, who works at Emerald Group, asked if I was interested in having a quick discussion about a role she was trying to fill for a finance company. During our conversation, it became apparent there was something more than just a recruiter trying to get a payday off commission for hiring a candidate. Lexi was incredibly communicative, personable, and genuine. She was able to guide me through the role responsibilities as well as prep me for the interviews with the director and partner; it felt like I was given the answers to a test. All while laughing and chatting about our weekend plans in between. The consecutive interviews with the firm had a lot of material Lexi had helped me prepare for, and I couldn't be happier with the calls. The biggest takeaway from this was I didn't even get the job, and I'm still writing this positive review. This speaks volumes of the service I received regardless of falling short. She gave me great feedback and I could tell she was even more emotionally committed to me getting the job than myself at times. Again, you would assume it might be because of that's how recruiters get paid, but I assure you, my experience did not feel transactional. I hope to work with her again in the future.

Christian L.

Lexi Jenkins has been a pleasure to work with. This has hands down been my best recruiting experience ever. She has been transparent every step of the way, and working with her feels like working with a friend. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone I know looking for that next big role.

Scott F.

Working with Lexi was an extremely positive experience. She was very supportive and helpful throughout the recruitment process.

AJ B.

Lexi's professionalism and attention to detail is proven by her collaborative and committed approach to assuring a compatible match between both the client and the consultant. Her communication skills and obvious passion for people are easily displayed through her kindness and positivity. Thank you for creating such a seamless process and making this experience beyond exceptional!

Lindsey F.

I worked with Lexi and she was an excellent recruiter to work with throughout my job search. She took the time to truly understand my background, goals, and what I was looking for in my next role. Her communication was always kind, thoughtful, and supportive, and she consistently made space to hear my thought process and feelings at every step. I genuinely appreciated how invested she was in finding the right fit for me, not just any role. Thanks to her dedication and effort, I was able to land my next job, and I am very grateful for that. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend Lexi to anyone looking for a recruiter in their next job search.

Justin S.
10,000+Placements made across ERG's history
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