Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Financial Recruitment Solutions
Founded in 2003, Alliance Resource Group has established itself as a leader in financial and accounting recruitment. Our approach combines the urgency of contingency recruiting with the personalized service of retained search, enabling us to deliver high-caliber talent across diverse industries. With expertise in executive search, interim placements, and specialized sectors like private equity and family offices, we prioritize long-term relationships and strategic alignment.Our team of seasoned professionals leverages a national network of 50,000+ financial experts to address complex hiring challenges. Backed by a track record of success, including placements at Fortune 100 companies and startups alike, we focus on understanding both organizational needs and candidate aspirations. Our transparent communication and market insights ensure clients and professionals achieve mutual growth and success.
Services
Executive Search
Interim Staffing
Private Equity Recruitment
CFO Placements
Tax Specialist Hiring
Family Office Solutions
Financial Consulting
Contingent Recruiting
Retained Search
Professional Networking
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We deliver 20+ years of specialized expertise in financial and accounting recruitment.
- Our national network includes 50,000+ pre-vetted finance professionals.
- We offer customized retained and contingent search methodologies for optimal results.
- We maintain one of the industry's highest retention rates for placements.
- Our team includes former CPAs and finance professionals with deep industry insights.
What people say
Exceptionally qualified candidates
High caliber team
Responsive and consistent
Competence and consistency
Seamless integration with teams
Services
Executive Search
Alliance Resource Group specializes in C-level and senior executive recruitment for finance roles. Our retained search services target CFOs, controllers, and financial leaders with industry-specific expertise. We combine rigorous candidate evaluation with cultural alignment assessments to ensure long-term organizational fit. Clients benefit from our deep relationships within the financial community and market intelligence on compensation trends.
Interim Professional Solutions
Our interim division provides project-based finance professionals for critical business needs. From month-end close support to ERP implementation specialists, we deliver experienced consultants with minimal onboarding requirements. The team maintains a national network of 50,000+ finance professionals available for short-term or extended assignments across all industry sectors.
Private Equity Recruitment
We offer specialized staffing solutions for private equity firms and investment management organizations. Services include sourcing CFOs, portfolio company executives, and due diligence specialists with expertise in leveraged buyouts and capital raising. Our recruiters understand the unique demands of alternative investment environments and maintain relationships with professionals experienced in fund administration and LP reporting.
Family Office Solutions
Alliance provides tailored recruitment services for single and multi-family offices. Our expertise includes placing professionals for ultra-high-net-worth tax planning, estate administration, and investment management roles. Recruiters maintain relationships with candidates experienced in managing complex family capital structures and intergenerational wealth transfers.
Contingent Recruiting
Our contingency search model delivers results-focused recruitment for mid-level to senior finance positions. We leverage targeted outreach campaigns and industry networking to identify passive candidates not actively seeking opportunities. This cost-effective approach maintains quality standards through comprehensive candidate assessments and market compensation benchmarking.
People
Jennifer Hannigan
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer founded Alliance Resource Group in 2003 after working in Big Four accounting and national staffing. A CPA and Summa Cum Laude graduate of Cal Poly, she has built the firm into a nationally recognized leader in financial recruitment while serving on multiple industry boards.
Michael Boyer
Chief Operating Officer
Michael brings over 30 years of financial leadership experience from C-suite roles across manufacturing, real estate, and staffing industries. A Big Four alum and Executive MBA graduate from UC Irvine, he oversees operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives for the firm.
Chloe Bachner
Manager, Executive Search
Chloe specializes in private equity and family office executive placements. As a former Big Four CPA, she combines technical financial expertise with strategic talent acquisition, focusing on long-term cultural fit and organizational alignment for complex finance roles.
Brandon Barrett
Manager, Executive Search
With 15 years in finance recruitment, Brandon leverages his extensive Southern California network to connect clients with specialized talent. He holds an MBA from Chapman University and serves on industry advisory boards while managing complex search assignments.
Kyle Sakata
Manager, Executive Search
Kyle has over 20 years of experience placing accounting and finance professionals in Southern California. A former controller, he combines technical expertise with insider knowledge of corporate finance requirements to deliver precision-matched candidates for investment management and technology firms.
Questions
What industries does Alliance Resource Group specialize in?
We focus on finance and accounting roles across private equity, family offices, real estate, technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and professional services sectors.
How does the recruitment process work?
Our process includes strategic candidate sourcing, technical assessments, cultural alignment evaluations, and detailed market compensation analysis to ensure ideal placements.
Do you offer interim staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide project-based interim professionals ranging from CFOs to staff accountants, including year-end close support and systems implementation specialists.
What distinguishes your retained search services?
Our contained search methodology combines dedicated team resources with contingency urgency, offering guaranteed exclusivity and extended placement warranties.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct multi-stage screenings, reference checks, and technical evaluations while leveraging our network of pre-vetted professionals with proven track records.
Can you assist with urgent hiring needs?
Yes, we've successfully filled emergency leadership roles within 60 days, including placements for Fortune 100 companies during critical transitions.
