AI Executive (AIE) is Accountants International’s specialized division dedicated to helping clients nationwide hire senior-level accounting, finance, tax and audit executives for direct hire positions.

AIE recruiters are industry insiders who focus exclusively on senior level financial executives at both the local and national levels. To assist companies of all sizes and across all lines of industry, AIE works to develop a targeted and flexible recruiting plan based on our clients’ specific needs. Our market intelligence and extensive network of qualified professionals makes us the ideal recruiting partner for the executive level search process. Whether your organization has gone through a merger or acquisition, been dealing with fluctuating market trends or simply need a qualified senior resource to come in and manage your organization effectively, AIE will work with you to quickly identify the professional that is the best fit for your situation. Following is a partial listing of positions in which AIE specializes.

special focus on accounting and finance executive search
Focusing exclusively on the unique needs of accounting and finance departments deepens our understanding of how select accounting and finance needs differ by industry and company size. AIE’s strength comes form our diverse team, which is comprised of CPAs, MBAs and executive recruiters with extensive skills in research and analysis, direct recruiting and negotiation. Working with such a multi-faceted group of people means we are able to leverage each individual’s strengths and knowledge to the benefit of our clients.

AIE offers a flexible, performance-based fee structure. Our services are the perfect fit for clients whose staffing needs are beyond the scope of smaller, local recruiting companies but who do not require the services of a large, international executive search firm.

strategic search
Our executive recruiters customize the search process for each of our clients. We tailor a detailed recruiting plan based on your specific needs and conduct a thorough screening of all candidates before presenting them to you. The end result is a quicker search process, delivered with excellent service throughout.

confidentiality
The complex nature of filling an executive position requires that confidentiality be of the highest priority. AIE conducts all searches with the utmost professionalism and discretion.

full service search firm
Our process typically includes

• meeting the client (hiring authority) and assessing needs
• candidate identification, first by use of our network and then by sourcing and recruiting
• personal interviewing of all candidates to determine whether they meet client's criteria
• coordination and scheduling of interviews
• providing feedback after the interview to clients and candidates
• reference and credential verification of the final candidate
• negotiation of compensation package and presentation of offer
• arranging start date
• follow-up with client and candidate

AI Executive's success strategy

• specialization and focus in accounting, tax, audit and finance
• clear processes and open communication
• extensive business and recruiting experience
• consultative approach
• network of candidates
• accountability for deliverable