Who runs your finance search
Someone Who Can Read the Statements
Patrick Johnson
A former corporate strategist at two of Canada's largest pension funds. He leads our finance and accounting searches, from CFO to Senior Financial Analyst.
Lindsay Maclachlan
Almost 20 years in corporate strategy and marketing with leading Canadian and global brands. She leads our executive finance searches, from VP of Finance to CFO.
Our finance recruitment process
Four Steps, and What Happens in Each
Every finance search follows the same four steps.
The Intake
For any finance mandate, we start with an intake call to define the skills, the intangibles you are looking for, and what success looks like in the first year.The Approach
We map the market with our proprietary search tools, our deep network and our own experience, and reach out to the people who fit, discreetly.The Shortlist
Within 10 business days, you get a complete market map and a shortlist of prescreened candidates: their education, their exact technical skills, their salary expectations, and the reason for each prior move. We also assess who they are behind the profile and the resume.Offer and Close
We help negotiate the offer, conduct background checks, and set up both your team and the candidate for success before they start. Every placement comes with a guarantee, at no charge.The roles we fill
Finance and Accounting Roles
Open finance and accounting roles
What We Are Actually Recruiting This Week
Live mandates, rebuilt from our own system every day. If a role here is filled by the time you read it, it drops off the page on its own.
Recent searches
Searches We Have Recently Run
- CFOToronto
- VP of FinanceToronto
- Director of Financial Planning & AnalysisMarkham
- ControllerLondon
- Senior Tax ManagerToronto
- Senior Financial AnalystToronto
Finance Recruitment FAQ
What does a finance search cost?
BJRC Recruiting is a contingent firm: there is no fee to start, and you pay only when we find the right candidate and the search is complete.
How long does a finance search take?
You get a complete market map and candidate presentation within 10 business days. From there, timing depends mostly on how quickly interviews and approvals move on your side.
What if the hire does not work out?
Every placement comes with a guarantee, at no charge. Not satisfied? We find you a replacement.
Who actually runs my search?
Patrick Johnson, Managing Partner, Finance & Accounting, leads our finance and accounting searches, from CFO to Senior Financial Analyst. Lindsay Maclachlan, Senior Director, Executive Search, leads our executive finance searches, from VP of Finance to CFO.
Do you work in French, in Montreal?
Yes. We recruit from two offices, Toronto and Montréal, and our Montréal team runs searches in French from the first call to the offer. Neda Canario, Senior Vice President, leads our French-language searches. Meet the team.
The other desks
Not the Seat You Are Filling?
We recruit from two offices, Toronto and Montréal. See every open role, the 2026 Canadian Salary Guide, or the consultant who covers your market.
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What Candidates Say About Us
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