Placing auditors, tax professionals, and CPAs at regional and national firms across Pittsburgh — from staff through senior manager.
Staffing a public accounting firm is different from any other hire. CPA firms require professionals who understand the pace of busy season, the culture of client service, and the technical standards that come with audit and tax work — and the best of them aren't browsing job boards. They're heads-down at established firms, selectively considering opportunities they hear about through people they trust.
Tony Priano recruits specifically for CPA firms and public accounting environments — regional independents, national mid-market firms, and practices looking to attract Big 4 alumni who want more autonomy and faster advancement. Every search is built around a clear understanding of firm culture, service line requirements, and the career trajectory that will actually land a high-quality candidate.
From first-year staff to senior manager, we recruit across audit and tax service lines at CPA firms.
Three capabilities that matter specifically when recruiting for CPA firms.
Tony maintains direct relationships with professionals at Big 4 firms, national mid-market firms, and Pittsburgh's established regional practices. When a candidate is ready for a change — more autonomy, faster partnership track, a better work-life balance — Tony is already in their network before the search begins.
Timing matters in public accounting recruiting. Tony tracks candidates actively sitting for the CPA exam, recently licensed professionals, and experienced CPAs who are quietly open to the right move. The pipeline is built and warm — not assembled from scratch when a search kicks off.
Recruiting public accounting professionals requires understanding the rhythms of the profession. Tony times searches around busy season windows, understands why a strong candidate might not move in February, and knows how to have the right conversation at the right moment without burning a relationship.
Whether you need a first-year associate or a senior manager, let's talk about what the right fit looks like for your firm.
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