Finance role
Enrolled Agent (EA) Recruiters
Financial Headhunters: Stop delaying complex tax resolutions by adding a practitioner who navigates IRS protocols and manages your active casework backlog.
This is what we do all day: recruit accounting, finance, banking and insurance professionals.
Executive-search discipline at every level, with conversations shaped around the work.
No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.
Need someone now? Call 305-306-4829.
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
- EA
- Tax Resolution Specialist
- No upfront fee
- Pay only if you hire
- Accounting, finance, banking and insurance
- We reach people who aren’t on job boards
- Replacement terms on standard searches
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What does this hire really come down to?
Your firm loses billable hours when senior staff scramble to decode IRS notices or manage audit exams. You need a dedicated Enrolled Agent who treats these files as a full-time caseload. This person provides immediate relief by taking personal responsibility for the communication loop between your clients and taxing authorities. By offloading these files, you recover the billable capacity of your leadership team and reduce the burnout tied to high-pressure controversy work.
Technical performance with Form 2848 and transcript analysis defines the hire. A qualified operator recognizes the specific differences between collection alternatives and applies them correctly under pressure. They do not guess at procedures. They implement resolution strategies that protect clients from penalties and collection actions. Their work maintains consistent compliance standards while meeting strict agency deadlines that standard preparers often miss.
Good Enrolled Agents move when their current environment blocks them from closing cases or when they hit a plateau in technical work. They want roles that demand their full federal authority and offer clear visibility into the resolution process. We identify those who prefer active advocacy over simple annual tax filing cycles. These practitioners want environments where they own the outcome of a case instead of juggling fragmented responsibilities.
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What do we check before you see anyone?
- 01We verify active PTIN status and current IRS Enrolled Agent credentials to confirm immediate legal eligibility, preventing delays in obtaining power of attorney authorization.
- 02We review their history with collection tools, including installment agreements and offers in compromise, confirming they know the documentation needed to secure terms for your clients.
- 03We confirm they have managed audits from initial inquiry through final resolution, testing their endurance against the cyclical and adversarial nature of federal examinations.
- 04We evaluate their ability to interpret transcript data to determine client debt status, confirming they find errors or missed filings before these escalate into formal collection warnings.
- 05We test for practical use of tax research software common in firms, confirming they can join your existing workflow without needing remedial technology training.
- 06We look for evidence of direct negotiation experience, requiring candidates who demonstrate how they pushed back against specific, unreasonable agency findings.
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Where do we find them?
We source from specialized resolution practices where controversy work is the primary output. These practitioners work daily in the trenches of tax debt and audit defense, giving them the resilience required for your firm. They handle high-volume caseloads where errors carry financial consequences for the client. We ignore generalists and target those who deconstruct agency correspondence into actionable plans.
We also identify individuals within regional accounting firms who focus exclusively on tax controversy rather than broad compliance. These professionals are often restricted by the generalist nature of their current team. They look for new roles to sharpen their advocacy skills within a group that prioritizes tax resolution as a core business function. By speaking with those who seek more intensive casework, we find the practitioners necessary to improve your firm's resolution speed.
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Which hiring mistakes should you watch for?
- 01Hiring based on titles alone often yields candidates with general tax preparation experience but zero controversy training, leaving your firm without the advocacy skills for difficult audit defenses.
- 02Overlooking the need for transcript fluency leads to missed opportunities for rapid resolution and client updates, causing friction when clients feel their status remains stagnant.
- 03Expecting a new hire to build resolution processes from scratch rather than having them execute existing standards wastes valuable onboarding time and delays the relief your caseload requires.
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The search in three steps
- 01We map the current market to identify practitioners in high-pressure audit or debt resolution environments, confirming we target only those with recent experience handling agency disputes.
- 02We conduct direct conversations to verify their technical history with specific resolution programs, focusing on their methodologies for challenging findings and negotiating debt settlements.
- 03We hold interviews that confirm their practical approach to IRS navigation and workflow integration requirements, confirming the chosen candidate aligns with your internal systems.
How your Enrolled Agent search runs
How does The Six-Step Search work?
Research, direct conversations and professional judgment, with follow-through through the offer.
Search Calibration
We establish what this person must own: reporting demands, systems responsibilities, team, decision authority and first-year needs. We ask what would make an otherwise good candidate wrong for this job.
You get: An agreed search brief and a clear basis for judging fit.
Market Mapping
We research relevant operating environments, not just matching titles. An owner-led business, a portfolio company and a regulated lender can need different experience from someone with the same job title.
You get: A reasoned research direction, with scope differences made explicit.
Professional Contact Intelligence
We research professional ways to contact the people identified. Finding a name is a starting point; it does not establish availability, interest or fit.
You get: A route to a professional conversation, not simply a candidate list.
Persistent Personalized Outreach
We contact people directly about the actual work and follow through on the conversation. We explain the remit and discuss whether a move could make sense. Not everyone will answer or want to move.
You get: A candid view of interest, objections and the tradeoffs in your opportunity.
Live Candidate Qualification
We discuss what each person actually owned, the complexity involved, their reasons for considering a move, compensation expectations and practical constraints. The questions fit the assignment, from a staff accounting seat to CFO.
You get: A candidate account of relevant ownership, with gaps left visible.
Candidate Intelligence and Process Support
Written recruiter context explains relevant experience, strengths and remaining questions. After introduction, we gather feedback, resolve questions, discuss changed requirements and support interviews and offer decisions. You retain the hiring decision and technical assessment.
You get: Continuity through the offer, rather than a handoff that ends at an introduction.
Questions people ask
When can I expect to see an initial shortlist for this enrolled agent opening?
We begin outreach immediately after agreeing on the profile. Expect a preliminary update shortly thereafter, as the timeframe depends on candidate availability and the specific resolution work you require.
How do you verify the depth of a candidate's tax audit and resolution experience?
We assess their technical track record with audits and collections through direct, specific questioning. We confirm they have used the exact programs your firm requires to reach final resolution for tax clients.
Do you support seasonal hiring needs or only permanent roles?
We focus on permanent hires who integrate into your workflow year-round. If you need temporary help for a specific peak season, let us know so we can discuss the engagement terms.
Can you keep my firm anonymous while you reach out to prospects?
Yes, we handle initial outreach with discretion to protect your firm’s privacy. We discuss the level of confidentiality you need before we approach any candidates on your behalf.
How is the fee structured for this contingency-based search?
Our work is based on a contingency model. You only pay a fee if you choose to hire a candidate we present, under the written terms of our signed agreement.
What about counteroffers on a Enrolled Agent hire?
We ask every Enrolled Agent candidate early why they would move and what their employer might do to keep them. Counteroffer risk goes in the written brief before you make an offer.
What is your guarantee?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
What don't you do?
We do not post your Enrolled Agent job and forward whoever applies. We do not send stacks of unscreened resumes, and we do not recruit outside accounting, finance, banking and insurance.
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No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
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What does the published pay data show?
$54,920 national annual median. SOC 13-2082: Tax Preparers.
BLS reports Enrolled Agent within a broader occupation. It does not publish separate wages for this exact title, credentials, seniority or industry. Compare the listed SOC duties with your actual role before using this range.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Released 2026-05-15. This is not a separately measured salary for this exact title.
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