Business Details
Trusted Executive Recruitment Services in Charlotte, NC
Fairview Search Group specializes in executive search, recruiting, and staffing for accounting, finance, tax, and audit professionals. With over 80 years of combined experience, our team provides career coaching and human capital consulting to clients nationwide. We act as trusted business partners, leveraging deep industry knowledge to connect top talent with leading organizations. Our proven track record includes placing thousands of professionals in direct hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles. We prioritize understanding both candidate aspirations and client needs to ensure optimal matches.Our repeat client rate exceeds 80%, reflecting our commitment to quality and integrity. The leadership team brings decades of expertise from boutique and national search firms, along with hands-on accounting experience. We serve diverse industries including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and financial services. Our personalized approach combines tailored evaluations with extensive networks built through years of industry engagement. This dedication to excellence has established Fairview Search Group as Charlotte's premier recruitment firm for finance and accounting professionals.
Services
Executive Search
Contract Staffing
Career Coaching
Human Capital Consulting
Talent Acquisition
Leadership Recruitment
Professional Development
Workforce Strategy
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized career coaching informed by 80+ combined years of industry experience
- Our tailored evaluation process considers salary, corporate culture, and long-term career goals
- 80% of our business comes from repeat clients and trusted referrals
- Leadership team combines executive search expertise with former accounting and finance roles
- Specialized focus on accounting, finance, and tax placements across multiple industries
What people say
Perfect senior finance manager
Top notch candidates
Trust our process
Expert recruiting
Great contacts
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior-level accounting and finance professionals for permanent placements. We leverage decades of industry experience and extensive networks to connect organizations with C-suite executives, controllers, and financial leaders. Our rigorous screening process ensures candidates meet specific technical requirements and cultural fit for each organization.
Contract Staffing
Contract staffing solutions provide flexible workforce options for accounting and finance roles. We supply qualified professionals for short-term projects, interim needs, or contract-to-hire transitions. Our candidates possess expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal audit functions across multiple industries including energy, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Career Coaching
Personalized career coaching guides accounting and finance professionals through career transitions. Our experts offer resume optimization, interview preparation, and market insights tailored to individual goals. We help candidates navigate salary negotiations, industry changes, and long-term career planning while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process.
Human Capital Consulting
Human capital consulting services help organizations optimize their finance and accounting teams. We provide talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development guidance. Our consultants combine recruitment expertise with operational insights to address specific business challenges and improve overall team performance through strategic staffing solutions.
Talent Acquisition
Talent acquisition services specialize in matching accounting and finance professionals with permanent positions. We serve employers seeking candidates for roles ranging from staff accountants to executive leadership. Our process includes customized job evaluations, candidate screening, and interview coordination to ensure optimal matches between professionals and organizations across diverse industry sectors.
People
John Baldassarre
Partner
Co-founder with 15+ years executive recruiting experience specializing in accounting and finance placements. Former national search firm VP and boutique firm owner. Finance graduate from Bridgewater State University with extensive leadership experience in Charlotte's business community.
Jeff Kornegay
Partner
Co-founder combining military leadership with recruitment expertise. Former Army officer and UNC-Chapel Hill graduate with deep Charlotte community involvement. Specializes in career coaching and connecting finance professionals with strategic opportunities across diverse industries.
Syd Schenk
Partner
CPA with 20+ years recruiting experience and former accounting background. Specializes in corporate finance, tax, and audit searches across manufacturing, energy, and healthcare sectors. Active in Charlotte community with expertise in placing professionals in both large corporations and small businesses.
John Shelton
Partner
Co-founder with decade of finance placement experience and former public accounting background. CPA (inactive) with East Carolina University degrees in accounting. Focuses on Charlotte and Charleston markets while maintaining strong industry connections through professional networks and community involvement.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in for finance placements?
We specialize in manufacturing, energy, healthcare, retail, financial services, and real estate industries for accounting and finance placements.
How does your candidate screening process work?
Our process includes personalized evaluations, technical assessments, and cultural fit analysis to ensure optimal candidate-company matches.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide contract and contract-to-hire staffing solutions for accounting and finance positions across all experience levels.
What executive roles do you typically fill?
We place CFOs, controllers, financial planning directors, tax executives, and senior audit professionals in leadership roles.
How do you support job seekers during transitions?
We offer resume optimization, interview coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and career path strategy sessions for finance professionals.
Reviews (3)
Lindsay Osler
Aug 02, 2019
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I worked as a paralegal for about 8 months after becoming certified and decided that it wasn't the field I wanted to be in after all. I started expanding my search for careers in different types of fields, which is when I was contacted by Alex Hall with Fairview Search Group. I'd never worked with a recruiter before, so I wasn't really sure what to expect, but Alex is amazing at what she does! She evaluated my credentials and found a few positions for me that I never would have thought to look for (but that were all exciting, interesting opportunities)! I think it was maybe the third position she
Janice Mingo
Jul 30, 2018
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Best agency around. Working with Brian has been a pleasure. He works hard to find you opportunities that match your needs such as location, compensation, and hours. Keep doing what your doing Brian. Your one in a million.
Carina Bennett
Dec 07, 2017
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THE best recruiting company I've worked with. Both Brian and Alexis went above and beyond to help and have been an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.
