100%Public Accounting Focus
All 50States Covered
Tax & AuditEvery Level, Every Specialism
ConfidentialDiscreet Senior Searches
Why Tallero

A recruiter who speaks
your language

Sector-only specialists

We work exclusively in public accounting. That means we understand the difference between an R&D credit specialist and a general corporate tax manager — and so does every candidate we send you.

Culture-first matching

Technical skills get candidates through the door. Culture is what keeps them. We invest time understanding your firm's working style, values, and team dynamics before we introduce anyone.

Quality over volume

You will never receive a stack of resumes to sort through. We introduce vetted, genuinely suitable candidates as we find them — each with our commentary on fit — so your time is spent interviewing, not screening.

90-day placement guarantee

Every placement comes with a rebate guarantee period. If a hire doesn't work out in the first 90 days, we'll find you a replacement at no additional cost.

Engagement Models

Two ways to work with us

Depending on the seniority and sensitivity of the search, we offer contingency and retained arrangements.

Contingency

Contingency Search

The most common arrangement for Senior Associate through Senior Manager level hires. No upfront cost — you pay only on successful placement.

  • 25% of first-year base salary
  • Invoiced on start date
  • 90-day rebate guarantee included
  • Suitable for most Associate through Senior Manager roles
  • Multiple concurrent searches accepted
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Retained

Retained Executive Search

For Director, Principal, and Partner-level searches where discretion, depth of search, and market positioning matter most.

  • Engagement retainer + completion fee
  • Dedicated, confidential search process
  • Market mapping and competitor analysis
  • Off-market candidate sourcing
  • Firm identity withheld until appropriate stage
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Disciplines

Where we specialize

We cover the full breadth of public accounting — from entry-level specialist roles through to partner-track leadership positions.

Tax

Corporate, individual, partnership, international, R&D credits, SALT, estate & trust, nonprofit. All levels, all firm types.

Audit & Assurance

External audit, internal audit, SOX compliance, PCAOB, IT audit. Staff through Partner, public and private client bases.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Financial reporting, compilations, reviews, bookkeeping, and accounting services — within CPA firm structures.

Leadership & Management

Director, Principal, and Partner searches. Confidential, thorough, and built around long-term fit.

Technology & Innovation

ERP implementation, data analytics, AI and automation within CPA firms embracing digital transformation.

Niche Specialisms

Healthcare, real estate, government, energy, financial services — sector-specific expertise within public accounting practice areas.

What's Included

Full-service, not just a resume

Every assignment includes the full range of services from brief to placement and beyond.

Discovery & Brief

A structured conversation to understand the role, team, culture, and what a genuinely great hire looks like — before we search.

Active Network Search

We go beyond job boards, tapping our established network of passive professionals who aren't actively looking.

Candidate Vetting

Every candidate is screened for technical fit and cultural alignment before introduction. No raw databases, no bulk forwarding.

Interview Coordination

We manage scheduling, brief both sides, and provide feedback throughout — so the process runs smoothly for everyone.

Offer Negotiation

We advise on market-rate compensation and help structure offers that candidates accept — reducing the risk of counter-offer situations.

90-Day Aftercare

Check-ins at 30 and 90 days post-placement. If something doesn't work out, our guarantee means we find a replacement at no additional cost.

Professional consultation
Our Philosophy

Quality over
everything

The public accounting recruitment market is not short of generalists. Large staffing firms promise scale; job boards promise reach. What they rarely deliver is judgment — the ability to distinguish between a candidate who looks good on paper and one who will genuinely thrive at your firm.

Tallero is built differently. We focus exclusively on public accounting because depth of expertise produces better outcomes than breadth. We maintain a smaller roster of active assignments so each one gets the attention it deserves. We measure success in tenure and satisfaction, not placement velocity.

That's a different model — and a better one for the firms and professionals we work with.

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What Clients Say

Trusted by firms
across the country

“

Tallero sent us two candidates, both of whom were genuinely excellent fits. We made an offer to one and the other was nearly as strong. That's a ratio we'd never experienced with a generalist recruiter.

Managing Partner — Regional CPA Firm, Texas
“

We'd been searching for a Senior Tax Manager for months with no luck. Ben took a proper brief, came back quickly with focused options, and we had a placement within six weeks. Outstanding.

HR Director — Top 100 CPA Firm, Illinois
“

What sets Tallero apart is that they actually understand what we do. There's no need to explain what busy season means or why technical depth matters. They just get it.

Partner — Public Accounting Firm, California
Common Questions

What firms ask us

Most placements are handled on a contingency basis at a flat 25% of first-year base salary — you only pay when a candidate accepts an offer and starts. For Director-level and above, we offer an executive search arrangement with a retainer and a more dedicated, discretion-first process. Our fee structure is always confirmed in writing before any search begins.

We start introducing candidates as soon as we find people who genuinely fit the brief — that's usually within a couple of weeks of the discovery call, sometimes sooner, sometimes longer depending on the role. We don't believe in firing off generic candidates to look busy — we'll set honest expectations during the discovery call.

All placements include a 90-day guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves or is let go for performance reasons within that period, we will conduct a replacement search at no additional fee. Full terms are set out in our assignment agreement.

Absolutely. We work with firms of all sizes — from sole practitioners looking for their first hire through to Top 25 national firms. The process and level of service is the same regardless of firm size.

Yes. We regularly conduct searches where the firm's identity is withheld from candidates until late in the process. We can discuss how to structure a confidential search during the discovery call.

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Get in Touch

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