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Frontline Source Group is a Plano accounting and finance executive search firm placing CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, VPs of Finance, and senior accounting leaders with employers across Plano and Collin County. Every direct hire is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard guarantee.

Frontline Source Group is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026, ranked #158 in 2026), Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026), a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, a ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies honoree, and an Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency. The firm holds a 5.0-star Trustpilot rating across 683 plus verified reviews, has completed 5,619 plus placements with a 98.94 percent executive placement retention rate against the 70 percent staffing industry average, operates 32 plus offices nationwide, and is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA). Founded in Dallas in 2004, the firm brings 22 years to the Plano accounting and finance desk.

The Plano office is led by Shelly Hubble and Bill Kasko in the Granite Park corporate corridor, serving Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Prosper, and the broader DFW market.

 

Why Plano companies need specialized accounting and finance executive recruiters

Plano companies need specialized accounting and finance recruiters because the DFW finance talent pool is consolidated around a small number of corporate headquarters (Toyota, JPMorgan Chase, FedEx Office, Frito-Lay, Liberty Mutual), most senior CFO and Controller candidates are passive, and a generalist recruiter cannot screen for the GAAP, ASC 606, SOX, NetSuite, and ERP-specific technical depth required for direct hire roles. Frontline's Plano office uses dedicated accounting and finance recruiters (not generalists managing multiple verticals), maintains a Plano-specific candidate network, and backs every direct hire with a 5-Year Placement Warranty.

Plano's economy continues to demonstrate impressive resilience and growth within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The DFW area has become one of the nation's most vibrant business centers, with Plano specifically serving as home to numerous corporate headquarters and financial operations that drive the region's economic engine.

The Dallas-Plano-Irving division, which constitutes 72% of the area's total nonfarm employment, has experienced significant job growth in recent years. The financial activities sector in particular has seen remarkable expansion, with the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area gaining 15,200 jobs in this sector alone, far outpacing the national average.

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Award-winning Plano accounting and finance recruiters

Frontline Source Group ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award winner
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Frontline Source Group Inc. 5000 Regionals Winner
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Frontline Source Group Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work winner
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Frontline Source Group ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Diamond Award
Frontline Source Group Inc. 5000 Regionals Winner
Frontline Source Group Expertise.com Best Staffing Agencies in Dallas
Frontline Source Group Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work winner
Frontline Source Group Dallas 100 fastest-growing private companies winner
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About Frontline's Plano accounting and finance executive search practice

What is the Plano accounting and finance talent landscape today?

The demand for accounting and finance professionals is rising dramatically across North Texas, Frisco, North Dallas and Plano is at the epicenter of this trend. As home to major corporations and a growing financial services sector, Plano businesses face significant challenges in securing top talent.

Several factors are driving this talent shortage in Plano:

  • Demographic Shifts: Nearly 75% of certified public accountants (CPAs) reached retirement age by 2020, while fewer new candidates are entering the market.
  • Technological Transformation: Finance roles are being transformed by AI, automation, and machine learning, requiring a reassessment of necessary skills and role responsibilities.
  • Corporate Relocations: Major corporations continue to relocate to Plano and the surrounding DFW area, creating increased competition for top financial talent.
  • Economic Diversification: Plano's diverse economy spans technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, all requiring specialized financial leadership.

Call (469) 277-6300 to hire accounting finance professionals today.

What do Plano companies need in accounting and finance leadership?

The ideal financial leader for today's Plano business requires more than just technical expertise. According to current market research, top candidates must possess:

  1. Strategic Vision: The finance and accounting fields have become more complex and technology-integrated, with decision-making becoming increasingly data-driven.
  2. Technical Proficiency: Companies are seeking finance professionals with specialized skills in regulatory compliance and financial systems expertise.
  3. Technology Adaptability: Candidates must be tech-savvy as AI is already transforming finance roles by automating routine tasks and streamlining business processes.
  4. Industry-Specific Knowledge: Plano's diverse economy requires financial leaders with relevant industry expertise.
  5. Cross-Functional Leadership: Finance departments must navigate complex digital transformation initiatives while maintaining accurate reporting, putting additional pressure on leadership.

Frontline's specialized accounting and finance executive search approach in Plano

At Frontline Source Group, we understand the unique challenges Plano businesses face in securing top financial leadership. Our specialized approach to executive search offers significant advantages:

Plano-Specific Networks

Our extensive network of pre-vetted finance and accounting executives gives you access to candidates in the local Plano market that you won't find through traditional recruiting channels.

Industry-Specific Expertise

Our recruiters specialize in Plano's key industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, ensuring candidates match your specific sector requirements.

Time and Resource Efficiency

We significantly reduce hiring timelines and free up your internal resources, delivering precisely matched candidates quickly and efficiently.

Cultural Fit Assessment

Beyond technical qualifications, we ensure candidates align with your organization's culture and values for long-term success.

Plano accounting and finance executive search roles we place

 

Chief Financial Officer - CFO

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Staff and Senior Accountant

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Accounting Manager

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Assistant Controller

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Controller

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Financial Analyst

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Finance Manager

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Director of Finance

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VP of Finance

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... and also Financial Reporting, Treasury, Fixed Assets

 

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Frontline Source Group Employment Agency
Frontline Source Group

5700 Granite Pkwy, #200, Plano, Texas 75024

Phone: (469) 277-6300

Email: PLANO.STAFFING@FRTLINE.COM

Monday through Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Frequently Asked Questions: Plano Accounting and Finance Executive Search

Where is Frontline Source Group's Plano office located?

The Frontline Source Group Plano office is at 5700 Granite Parkway, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75024, in the Legacy West and Granite Park corridor near the Dallas North Tollway. The office phone is (469) 277-6300. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Central Time. All meetings are by scheduled appointment.

Which accounting and finance roles does Frontline place in Plano?

The Plano accounting and finance desk places Chief Financial Officers, VPs of Finance and Accounting, Directors of Finance and Accounting, Controllers and Assistant Controllers, Accounting Managers, Finance Managers, Financial Analysts and Senior Financial Analysts, FP and A Managers, Senior and Staff Accountants, Cost and Revenue Accountants, Treasury Managers, Financial Reporting Managers, Tax Managers and Directors, Internal Audit Managers, Fixed Assets Accountants, Payroll Managers, and Accounts Payable and Receivable Managers.

Why is finance leadership hiring competitive in Plano right now?

Plano sits at the center of an active corporate relocation corridor. Legacy West, Granite Park, and the wider Dallas North Tollway corridor host corporate headquarters, regional finance operations, and shared service centers competing for the same senior accounting talent. Experienced CPAs continue to exit the workforce faster than new candidates enter the pipeline, automation is shifting what employers want from a finance leader toward systems fluency and analysis, and Plano's diversified economy means employers often need sector-specific depth rather than general accounting experience.

What do Plano employers look for in a finance leader?

Searches in this market consistently prioritize strategic capability beyond technical accounting, regulatory compliance depth and financial systems expertise, technology adaptability as automation absorbs routine close and reporting tasks, industry-specific knowledge given Plano's diversified employer base, and cross-functional leadership, since finance teams are frequently pulled into digital transformation work while still owning accurate and timely reporting.

How does Frontline screen accounting and finance candidates in Plano?

A recruiter on the accounting and finance desk validates GAAP and technical accounting depth, close ownership, consolidations, financial reporting, FP and A modeling, audit and tax exposure, and ERP proficiency across systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, and Workday. CPA, CMA, and CIA credentials are verified where the role requires them. Candidates are reference-checked with prior supervising finance leadership and benchmarked against current Collin County and DFW compensation data before any introduction.

What engagement types does Frontline offer Plano finance teams?

Frontline offers four engagement types for Plano accounting and finance hiring: contract staffing for project-based work such as year-end close support, ERP implementation staffing, audit preparation, and leave coverage, contract-to-hire for evaluating fit before a permanent offer, direct hire for permanent placements backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, and retained executive search for confidential CFO and senior finance leadership mandates. Contract engagements include a four-hour replacement provision on day one. Restrictions apply.

Which industries in Plano hire finance leaders through Frontline?

The Plano accounting and finance desk supports employers across technology and SaaS, financial services and banking, insurance, healthcare and medical devices, telecommunications, manufacturing and distribution, real estate and construction, professional services, retail and consumer brands, private equity portfolio companies, and Fortune 500 regional headquarters.

Which cities around Plano does the accounting and finance team serve?

The Plano office serves accounting and finance hiring across Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Richardson, Addison, Carrollton, The Colony, Little Elm, Prosper, Wylie, Murphy, Garland, and Collin County generally, plus the wider North Dallas corridor. Employers anywhere in the DFW metroplex can work with the Plano team.

Can the Plano office handle confidential CFO searches?

Yes. The Plano team regularly conducts confidential executive searches for employers who need to replace an underperforming finance leader, prepare for restructuring, or recruit during merger and acquisition activity. Confidential searches are handled under NDA, and candidates are never approached on behalf of a named client until they reach qualified finalist stage.

What is the 5-Year Placement Warranty on Plano direct hire placements?

The 5-Year Placement Warranty is Frontline Source Group's direct hire commitment to client companies, providing replacement support for five years from the placement date. It runs 20 times longer than the 90-day guarantee considered standard across the staffing industry. If a directly placed CFO, Controller, or accounting professional leaves or is promoted within the organization, Frontline conducts a replacement search at no additional fee. Certain restrictions apply. Full details are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/5year-placement-guarantee.html.

How does Frontline Source Group's pricing work?

Contract staffing is billed at an hourly rate that covers candidate wages, payroll taxes, insurance, and recruiting services. Direct hire placement uses a contingent fee based on the placed candidate's first-year base salary, varying with role seniority and search complexity. All major credit cards are accepted at no additional charge. Full engagement terms are published openly at frontlinesourcegroup.com/pricing.html.

How long has Frontline Source Group been in business?

Frontline Source Group was founded in Dallas in 2004 by Bill Kasko, a 22-year track record. The firm has grown to 32 plus offices nationwide including the Plano location and has completed 5,619 plus placements with a 98.94 percent executive placement retention rate against the 70 percent staffing industry average.

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