Finding the right financial leadership isn’t just about credentials — it’s about finding a professional whose analytical discipline, communication style, and business acumen align with your organization’s culture and strategic direction. Patrice & Associates of Cleveland, led by Chuck and Sharon Helden, recruits finance and accounting professionals across Northeast Ohio for organizations in hospitality, food service, manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, and beyond. From early-career accounting roles to CFO and VP of Finance searches, our Cleveland recruiting team delivers candidates who don’t just have the right resume — they’re the right fit.
Greater Cleveland supports one of the most robust finance and accounting talent markets in the Midwest. The region is home to major corporate headquarters, large regional hospital systems with complex financial operations, a deep manufacturing and industrial base, and a growing professional services sector — all generating consistent demand for experienced financial professionals at every level. Cleveland Heights and the inner-ring suburbs, Solon, Mayfield Heights, and Strongsville each have active employer bases competing for the same pool of qualified candidates. Our team recruits proactively across this entire market — reaching passive candidates who are currently employed and not actively searching.
Whether you need to hire a detail-oriented Accountant for a growing mid-market company or conduct a confidential CFO search for a regional enterprise, Patrice & Associates of Cleveland, Ohio has the network and process to deliver. For director-level and above searches requiring full confidentiality, our executive search practice manages the engagement from identification through offer.
Financial talent needs don’t belong to any one industry. Our Cleveland recruiting team places finance and accounting professionals across a broad range of sectors, including:
The most qualified finance professionals in Northeast Ohio are not actively job searching — they’re managing balance sheets, leading close processes, and delivering results for their current employers. Reaching them requires direct outreach, industry relationships, and a recruiter they trust. Our Cleveland team does exactly that. We combine our North American database of over 700,000 candidates with proactive competitor recruiting and decades of regional market relationships to surface candidates who would never appear in a job posting response pool. One call to our office covers the full Northeast Ohio region — no territory hand-offs, no managing multiple agencies.
Our Cleveland recruiting office places finance and accounting talent throughout the region, including:
Whether you’re hiring a single finance professional or building out a full accounting team, our Cleveland recruiter manages the entire regional search from one point of contact with no territory restrictions.
Finance and accounting employers across Northeast Ohio trust Chuck and Sharon Helden to deliver the right hire.
We recruit finance and accounting talent across a wide range of industries — hospitality, food service, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, consumer products, retail, and technology. Our Cleveland team has placed financial professionals in organizations of all sizes, from growing mid-market companies to large regional enterprises throughout Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
Yes. We place across the full spectrum — from Bookkeepers, Accounts Payable, and Staff Accountants to Controllers, Directors of Finance, VPs of Finance, and CFOs. For senior and executive-level finance searches requiring a confidential approach, our executive search practice handles the full engagement.
The most experienced finance professionals in Northeast Ohio are employed and not browsing job boards. Our recruiters make direct outreach calls to qualified candidates at competing organizations and draw on our North American database of over 700,000 professionals. We find the candidates who would never respond to a public posting — and present only the ones who meet your specific requirements.
Yes. Our Cleveland office can manage finance searches across multiple locations throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond — all from a single recruiter relationship with no territory restrictions. Whether you need to fill one role or staff finance positions across several sites, the process is the same: one call, one point of contact, full regional coverage.
Most finance and accounting searches in the Greater Cleveland market result in a qualified candidate presentation within a few weeks of engagement. CFO and senior director searches may take longer depending on the specificity of requirements and the depth of the candidate pool at that level. Our team communicates progress consistently throughout.
Every placement made by Patrice & Associates is backed by a replacement guarantee. If a placed candidate doesn’t work out within the guarantee period, we restart the search at no additional charge. Contact our Cleveland office for specific guarantee terms.
Tell us about the role, your organization, and what success looks like for this hire. Chuck and Sharon Helden will take it from there — sourcing, vetting, and presenting qualified candidates so you spend your time making a great decision, not sorting through applications. Contact our Cleveland recruiting office today to get started.
Laura T. says that Chuck Helden went about and beyond!Working with Chuck Helden was an absolute game-changer in my career. From the day he reached out to me, he took the time to truly understand my goals, skills, and what I was looking for in my next role. His insight into the industry, personalized guidance, and constant support throughout the process were unmatched.
Thanks to his efforts, I landed my dream job, a role that not only aligns perfectly with my aspirations but also challenges and excites me every day. Chuck went above and beyond, advocating for me at every step and ensuring I was fully prepared for interviews and negotiations.
I can’t thank him enough for his dedication, professionalism, and belief in my potential. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your career success, I wholeheartedly recommend Chuck Helden.
Thank you, Laura T.
Remzi Yilmaz“Patricia’s approach to searching for candidates allows her to find top notch prospects each and every time. She has the ability to know exactly what qualifications we are looking for when a vacancy becomes available. I appreciate Patricia’s enthusiasm, tailored approach, consistent communication and follow up when recruiting for our company. She is truly a wonderful partner!”
