Client FAQ
Common questions from hiring teams about accounting, audit, finance and tax search in Atlanta.
What recruiting services does AquantUs provide?
AquantUs provides:
- Direct Hire (Contingent) recruiting
- Retained Search for senior or critical hires
- Interim / Fractional Consulting (project-based, leadership gaps, special initiatives)
- Contract Staffing for accounting, audit, finance and tax.
What roles does AquantUs specialize in?
We focus on accounting, audit, finance, FP&A, and tax, including:
- Staff/Senior Accountant through Controller and Finance Director
- Internal Audit / IT Audit / SOX / Risk & Compliance
- FP&A / Finance & Strategy
- Federal, State, International and Indirect tax provision and compliance.
What industries do you recruit for?
AquantUs can assist with searches for accounting, audit, finance, and tax professionals across all industries.
What geography does AquantUs cover?
AquantUs is Atlanta-based with strong Southeast coverage and national reach.
How fast can AquantUs deliver candidates?
Speed depends on role specificity, location, compensation alignment, and interview availability. Many searches produce qualified profiles within days, while niche or senior level/executive roles may take longer. We’ll align on timeline expectations during your initial call with your recruiter.
What information do you need to start a search?
To launch effectively, AquantUs typically needs:
- Job description (or a working draft)
- Reporting line, team structure, and key stakeholders
- Must-have job requirements (e.g., CPA, industry, systems, leadership scope)
- Compensation range and benefits context
- On-site/hybrid/remote expectations and location requirements
- Interview process steps and decision-makers
- What success looks like in the first 6–12 months.
How does AquantUs evaluate candidate quality?
We screen for:
- Role-relevant technical experience (close, reporting, controls, FP&A, tax, etc.)
- Scope match (team size, complexity, stakeholder exposure)
- Communication and executive presence
- Systems and process orientation
- Motivation, compensation alignment, and availability.
Can AquantUs run a confidential search?
Yes. If confidentiality is important, we can structure outreach to control what information is shared and when, based on your preferences. We will structure our outreach to protect sensitive information and control what’s shared at each stage of the process while still attracting qualified candidates.
How are fees structured?
Fee structure depends on the service type (direct hire, retained search, interim/fractional, contract staffing). We’ll provide a clear written agreement outlining terms, timing, and any guarantees.
What makes AquantUs different from generalist recruiters?
AquantUs focuses 100% on accounting, audit, finance, and tax—meaning:
- More precise screening on technical requirements and scope
- Better calibration on compensation and market realities
- Stronger candidate experience and more credible outreach
- Faster candidate slates when the role requirements are clearly defined.
Many of our recruiters started their careers in accounting, audit, finance, or tax. This allows them to deeply vet specialized skills like US GAAP compliance, multinational consolidations, and SEC reporting better than generalist recruiters.
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 we start working with AquantUs?
Contact AquantUs at info@aquantusllc.com to schedule an introductory call where we will align on the search strategy, timeline, and interview process, then begin candidate outreach and screening immediately.
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