Finance and Accounting Recruitment Agency in Quebec

Hire Finance and Accounting Talent Across Quebec

Let’s find your candidate

Finance industry expertise

Finding strong finance and accounting talent in Québec is competitive. The best Controllers, Analysts, and Payroll Managers aren’t browsing job boards, they’re already employed and selectively open to the right opportunity. We know how to reach them.

Talentive is:
25+ years of combined recruitment experience
~1:1 submission-to-interview ratio
~3:1 client interview-to-offer ratio
98% retention rate on our placements

Roles we work

From transactional accounting roles to senior finance leadership, we work across the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions, placing professionals who are technically sharp and a genuine fit for your team’s culture and pace.

Controllers & Assistant Controllers

Staff Accountants & Senior Accountants

Financial Analysts

FP&A Managers

Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialists

Payroll Specialists & Managers

Internal Auditors

Compliance Officers

Tax Specialists

Treasury Analysts

Recruitment process

We handle the heavy lifting, from building the candidate profile to managing offer negotiations, so your finance and HR teams can focus on running the business. You only pay when we deliver.

01. Intake

We get into the details: reporting structure, technical requirements, team dynamics, and what’s made past hires succeed or fail in this role.

02. Sourcing

We tap our network of passive finance professionals and reach out directly to those who fit your brief.

03. Screening

We interview every candidate, verify credentials and references, and assess both technical fit and soft skills before presenting anyone to you.

04. Presentations

We present 3-5 highly qualified candidates, pre-screened and matched to your role.

05. Integration

We stay involved through offer, negotiation, and the first weeks on the job to make sure the transition sticks.

Our full recruitment process

What Sets Our Finance Recruitment Practice Apart

01. Risk-free fee structure

Our placement fee structure is entirely performance-driven, meaning you only pay when we deliver results.
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02. Access to candidates who aren’t looking

The finance professionals most in demand rarely apply to open roles. Our network is built on years of relationship-building, which means we can surface candidates your competitors can’t reach through postings alone.

03. Curated Talent Shortlists

We prioritize quality over quantity. Rather than flooding you with resumes, we present a focused shortlist of 3-5 highly qualified professionals for each role.

04. Deep knowledge of the Québec market

Québec’s finance talent market has its own dynamics, such as bilingualism requirements, CPA designation norms, and compensation benchmarks that differ from the rest of Canada. We navigate all of that so you don’t have to.

04. Confidential Searches

We conduct searches with full discretion, protecting sensitive hiring initiatives and maintaining strict confidentiality for both clients and candidates.

Frequently asked Questions


Common questions from finance leaders and HR teams about how our recruitment process works.

Which Québec regions do you cover for finance and accounting recruitment?

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Primarily Greater Montréal, but we regularly complete mandates in all of Laurentides region, Montéregie, as well as Sherbrooke, Victoriaville, Drummondville, Trois-Rivières, and surrounding areas. If your office is elsewhere in the province, reach out – we’ll let you know if we can help.

How much do finance recruitment services cost? Do you offer payment terms?

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Our fees are based on a percentage of the placed candidate’s first-year salary, typically between 15% and 25% depending on the role. Payment is due upon successful placement, and in some cases we can structure it over time.
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What kinds of candidates do you actually place, junior or senior?

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Both, though our sweet spot is mid-to-senior finance roles where the cost of a bad hire is highest and the candidate pool is hardest to crack: Controllers, FP&A Managers, Senior Accountants, Payroll Managers, and similar positions.

What happens if the hire does not work out?

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We back every placement with a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the candidate leaves or isn’t working out within that window, we restart the search at no additional cost. Our retention rate across placements is over 98%, so this rarely comes up.

How quickly can you find someone?

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It depends on the seniority and specialization of the role. For most finance positions, you can expect to be interviewing candidates within one to two weeks of our intake call. Full placement typically lands between 2 and 6 weeks.

Looking for
Finance Talent
in Quebec?


Whether you need a Controller for a growing SME or an FP&A Analyst for a fast-moving team, we can help you find the right person, faster than posting and waiting.

Call us at (514) 535-0137 or fill out this form and we’ll connect you with qualified professionals fast.