Candidate FAQ
Common questions from accounting and finance professionals about working with AquantUs in Atlanta.
What does AquantUs do?
AquantUs is a national recruiting firm specializing in accounting, audit, finance, FP&A, and tax roles. We help professionals find direct hire, interim/fractional, and contract opportunities, primarily across the United States with strong coverage in the Southeast.
Does it cost candidates anything to work with AquantUs?
No. Candidates do not pay AquantUs fees. AquantUs is compensated by client companies for recruiting services.
What types of roles does AquantUs recruit for?
Common searches we support include:
- Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager
- Controller, Assistant Controller
- FP&A / Senior Financial Analyst / Finance Manager / Director of Finance
- Internal Audit, IT Audit, SOX, Risk, Compliance
- Tax (Federal, State, International and Indirect tax provision and compliance).
What is the AquantUs recruiting process for candidates?
The process details vary by client and role urgency, but below is a high-level overview of what you can expect:
- Intro call to understand your goals, compensation, location/remote preferences, and timing
- Resume review and role matching
- Interview prep and scheduling with the client
- Offer support (comp, benefits, start date, resignation guidance)
- Follow-up after you start.
Will my resume be sent to employers without my permission?
No. AquantUs will not submit your resume to a company for a specific role without your permission.
What should I include in my resume for accounting/finance roles?
Most hiring teams look for:
- For accounting roles include close responsibilities (month-end/quarter-end), reporting scope, and ownership level
- For finance roles include budgeting, modeling and forecasting and strategic initiatives
- Systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, Workday, Power BI, Tableau)
- Audit/tax exposure (Big 4, national, regional; tax provision vs compliance)
- Industry context (manufacturing, healthcare, SaaS, PE-backed, etc.)
- Quantified outcomes (cycle-time improvements, cost savings, process automation).
How do I prepare for interviews in accounting/finance?
When you are selected for an interview, AquantUs will provide you with an interview preparation package including specific preparation instructions for that role and company. We’ll also meet with you to do a mock interview to ensure you are fully prepared to have a successful interview with our client.
In general, be ready to clearly explain:
- Your close calendar and what you personally own vs. support
- Reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and controls you manage
- Budgeting/forecasting/modeling approach (drivers, variance analysis, cadence)
- Stakeholders you support (Operations, Sales, PE sponsors, Board)
- Examples of process improvements (automation, standardization, documentation).
Where does AquantUs recruit?
AquantUs is based in Atlanta and serves clients and candidates across the Southeast and nationwide. Role location options (remote, hybrid, or on-site) depend on each employer.
Do you place candidates in remote, hybrid, and on-site roles?
Yes – depending on the employer’s policy. Many finance and accounting roles are hybrid or on-site, especially roles tied to operations, inventory, or leadership presence. We’ll confirm the client’s expectations before submitting you.
Why should I work with AquantUs?
In addition to focusing 100% on accounting, audit, finance, and tax, AquantUs is known for our high client and candidate satisfaction ratings. We have over 200 verified 5-star reviews on Google and a 10 out of 10 Net Promoter Score rating. You can see what clients and candidates say about working with us here.
How do I get started with AquantUs?
Apply to a specific role on our website or submit a “contact us” form. A recruiter will reach out to schedule an introductory conversation when there is a match with current open roles.
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