A national accounting and advisory firm with 20 offices across the U.S. partnered with Pulivarthi Group to address growing vacancies in their audit, tax, and advisory departments. With client deadlines approaching and regulatory complexity increasing, the firm needed credentialed professionals who could ramp up quickly and stay long-term.

Business Challenge

The firm was facing increased demand for specialized accounting services but lacked the staff to meet it. Seasonal hiring pressures were stretching their internal recruiting team, and previous hires through generalist agencies often lacked CPA credentials or left within six months.

• Vacancies for CPAs, tax managers, and audit associates across 12 cities
• High turnover within the first year of hire
• Missed client deadlines during peak season due to unfilled roles

Pulivarthi Group’s Solution

Pulivarthi Group deployed a vertical-specific recruitment strategy with experienced finance and accounting recruiters to target credentialed professionals across public and private accounting sectors.

• Certified Candidate Targeting: Focused on CPAs, enrolled agents, and candidates pursuing certification with strong audit/tax backgrounds.
• Behavioral & Technical Vetting: Used dual-layer screening, including technical interviews and behavioral assessments, to ensure both skill and culture fit.
• Workforce Planning Support: Helped the client prioritize hires based on upcoming deadlines and billing forecasts.

Key Results

• 35 permanent hires in 60 days, including CPAs, tax associates, and senior auditors
• 100% client deadline fulfillment during tax season
• Turnover reduction of 40% at the 12-month mark
• Time-to-fill dropped from 52 to 27 days
• Revenue growth of 17% due to expanded billable capacity

Client Testimonial

“Pulivarthi Group understood the pressure we were under and came through with real professionals who made an immediate impact. Their accounting recruiters knew exactly what we needed and delivered ahead of schedule.” – Managing Partner, National Accounting Firm

Roles Placed

• Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
• Senior Tax Associates
• Audit Managers
• Advisory Consultants (SOX, GAAP, IFRS)

Services Delivered

• Permanent staffing for accounting and finance roles
• Technical and cultural fit assessments
• Workforce prioritization planning
• Onboarding and retention consultation