From Competitive Search to Long-Term Partnership

When a professional services firm needed to hire a senior finance leader, Altis helped them move quickly without compromising on quality and laid the foundation for a broader recruitment partnership.

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The Challenge

A professional services organization was searching for a Financial Controller and had engaged multiple recruitment firms to support the process.

The role required a combination of technical finance expertise, leadership capability and the ability to contribute strategically within a growing organization. Finding the right person would require more than simply matching qualifications on a resume.

The client was looking for a recruitment partner who could quickly understand the role, provide insight into the market and deliver qualified candidates with confidence.

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Our Approach

We began with a detailed intake discussion focused on understanding the organization's goals, team structure and expectations for the role.

Drawing on our knowledge of the finance market, we provided insight into candidate availability, compensation expectations and the skills most likely to drive success in the position. This helped establish a clear search strategy from the outset.

Once the search launched, we leveraged both external networks and our proprietary Canadian talent database to identify candidates with the right combination of technical expertise and leadership experience.

Because the groundwork had been done upfront, we were able to move efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality and fit.

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The Results

• Qualified candidates were presented within 48 hours of the intake meeting
• A successful Financial Controller placement was completed
• The successful candidate was identified through Altis' proprietary Canadian talent network
• The client expanded the relationship beyond the initial search and entered into a Master Services Agreement supporting both permanent and contract hiring
• Additional opportunities followed across multiple areas of the business

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Strong Partnerships Start with One Successful Search

Recruitment is rarely about filling a single role.

When clients receive thoughtful guidance, clear communication and candidates who genuinely fit their needs, it creates the trust needed for a long-term partnership.

In this case, a single search became the beginning of a broader relationship built on shared goals and consistent results.

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