Public Accounting

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Public accounting firms rely on experienced accounting professionals to deliver audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses across diverse industries. Employers require skilled talent to maintain client relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and support firm growth in an increasingly competitive market.
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Industry Recruiters

All 50

U.S. States Coverage

2-3 Days

Pipeline Shortlist

90 Days

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Public Accounting Roles We Recruit

We recruit CPAs, tax professionals, auditors, accounting managers, controllers, partners, advisory professionals, and firm leadership for public accounting firms ranging from boutique practices to national organizations.

Accounting Services We Support

Audit Services​

Tax Advisory​

Client Accounting​

Business Consulting​

Forensic Accounting​

Advisory Services​

We support hiring across audit, tax, advisory, client accounting services, consulting, forensic accounting, and firm leadership functions serving organizations nationwide.
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Public Accounting Hiring Challenges We Help Solve

Public accounting firms face ongoing competition for experienced accounting professionals across every service line. Increasing client demands, seasonal workloads, and talent shortages continue to make recruiting and retaining qualified professionals more difficult.

CPA Talent Shortages

Demand for licensed accounting professionals continues exceeding the available pool of experienced CPA talent.

Busy Season Capacity

Peak reporting and filing periods significantly increase staffing demands across multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Client Service Growth

Expanding client portfolios require experienced professionals capable of managing relationships while maintaining exceptional service quality.

Partner Succession Planning

Replacing experienced partners and firm leaders remains increasingly difficult as retirements continue across the profession.

Specialized Advisory Expertise

Growing advisory services require professionals with niche accounting, consulting, and industry-specific technical expertise.

Employee Retention Challenges

Competitive hiring markets continue increasing turnover among experienced accountants and future firm leaders.

Public Accounting Talent Metrics

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Data that matters to hiring managers

28 Days Average Time to Fill vs. 45+ days industry average
92% 1-Year Retention Rate Candidates stay & perform
50 States Nationwide Network Active talent in all 50 states
97% Hire Success Rate First-choice placements
10+ years combined experience 100% vetted professionals $5M–$500M+ project expertise
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Why Public Accounting Firms Choose Brightway

  • Public accounting recruitment expertise
  • Access to experienced CPA professionals
  • Support across all accounting services
  • Recruitment from staff to partner
  • Nationwide accounting talent network
  • Hiring aligned with firm growth
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OUR PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXPERTISE

Explore Our Public Accounting Specialties

Discover related accounting and finance specialties including tax, audit and assurance, corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, controllership, forensic accounting, advisory services, compliance, and executive finance leadership supporting organizations across every industry.
Audit & Assurance Corporate Finance Cost Accounting Forensic Accounting Private Equity Tax

Our Hiring Process​

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Tell us about your role, hiring goals, and the type of professional you're looking for. We'll take it from there.
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Share your hiring needs
Role, goals, and the professional you're looking for.
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Review qualified candidates
Shortlist of screened professionals matching your tech, experience & culture.
3
Interview with confidence
We coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and keep hiring moving.
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Hire with zero upfront risk
No upfront cost. You pay only when you successfully hire.
Zero risk • zero cost until you make a successful hire.

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