Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, Lucas Group's culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We utilize a unique combination of sophisticated technology, rigorous research, deep industry knowledge, ongoing associate training, and a broad national reach. We are trusted consultants who deliver real business value for our clients and candidates, and we are home to the finest executive recruiters.

1. Accounting
3384 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 800.466.4489 www.lucasgroup.com

2. You need the best people to drive Your company’s future is too We know where and how
business success in the important to trust to anyone but to find the accounting talent
accounting world. Lucas Group. you need to deliver results.
Where are you going to find them? You want the best. You want it quickly. Of the thousands of candidates
Classified ads? The Club? Job boards? And you want your next hire to drive we placed recently, 91% were
You need more than resumes. business success. You don’t just need currently employed. We can find
You need talent. access to candidates. You need the candidates you need and help
talented, highly-qualified, game- you to convince them to make an
changing employees. employment switch.
A Different Approach to Accounting Recruiting
How do we accomplish what others can’t?
First, we listen. Then we dig deeply to get to know you.
We get to know you better than anyone through deep and objective research
into your organization. We want to know more than simply what the job Despite the considerable
entails. We do our own exhaustive research and work closely with you to challenges faced by many
understand your strategic objectives, your reputation and areas of expertise,
and how a premier accounting recruiting firm can help you solve current economic sectors, accounting
problems and achieve long-term strategic goals. Upon completion of our employment trends continue to
research and analysis, we begin our search for the best candidate to fill your be decidedly bullish.
needs.
Complexity is the trend for the future.
We work with knowledge, speed, and confidentiality. Financial markets are unsettled, and
Our accounting recruiters discretely assist top companies to find and hire government regulation is on the rise.
transcendent talent. More importantly, we only place people in situations Accounting standards have gone from
that make the most sense. Our detailed interviewing process enables Lucas the arcane to the front page of public
Group to precisely match qualifications, cultural fit, and long-term
compatibility, and it ensures lasting and successful placements for both clients
policy discussions.
and candidates. We’re in this for the long haul, and we’ll work diligently to Companies need reliable, sophisticated
become a seamless, accessible, and complementary partner to your company. accounting talent to help them
Our long-term approach separates us from the competition. negotiate risks and compete in the
dynamic and challenging environments
We understand our clients and the candidates, and we appreciate that hiring
decisions impact people, companies, families, and careers. Everything we do
in which they do business.
reflects our deep understanding of the executive recruiting process and the
critical importance of each placement for both our clients and the candidates
they seek. We treat our clients and our candidates with professional courtesy
and discretion at every point in our relationship.

3. Local Knowledge and National Reach
With offices in 15 cities around the country, Lucas Group accounting recruiters
understand local nuances and global trends.
That’s important to companies competing in today’s complex and fast-paced business environment.
Lucas Group recruiters have deep industry knowledge, both in accounting services and executive recruiting. They know that you
are looking for accounting professionals who can combine technical and business skills to deliver objective advice to help you grow
your business, improve your performance, and manage your risk more effectively.
Lucas Group’s geographic reach and industry depth provide companies with the experience and breadth necessary to create
business value. Consider Lucas Group an extension of your Human Resources Department with sharp focus, unparalleled
resources, and sophisticated recruiting technology.
We augment outstanding human capital with outstanding technology.
We employ the finest candidate tracking system on the market. It includes names, notes, contact information, and a complete
history of interaction with people who are not active in the job market but are receptive to entertaining just the right offer. You
won’t find these people through many of our competitors, and you definitely will not ever see them on a job board. But we know
who they are; where they are; and what it would take to interest them to take the next step in their career.
Better People; Better Processes;
Better Accounting Results
Lucas Group’s culture and It’s not easy to become a Lucas Group executive recruiter.
methodologies drive superior But once hired, our recruiters receive the finest, most systematic
business results for our clients. training in the industry.
All Lucas Group accounting recruiters have either extensive recruiting or
Why? Because we have the best recruiters in accounting industry experience. They are true multi-taskers, capable of
the industry; we continuously train and educate navigating the vagaries of the hiring process in a fast and effective fashion.
them; we employ sophisticated and effective Our training process begins with a highly regimented, 30-day, 28-point
technology to enhance their skills; and we have on-boarding process at both our corporate headquarters in Atlanta and
a business philosophy that puts our clients at individual home offices. We utilize 12 training modules that teach best
above everything else. practices in everything from the psychology of the recruiting process to
integrating technology. We then match new recruiters with an experienced
The quality of the people we hire veteran who mentors them in the nuances of success.
is a notable differentiator. We continue training through in-house and on-line training programs. We take
We have a track record of hiring successful a highly systematized approach and focus our training on forging outstanding
people with the intellectual maturity to thrive in recruiting teams.
this industry. Lucas Group hires proven,
business-savvy, consultative people with a track
At Lucas Group, we’re not simply a group of independent
record of success. They have solid academic and contractors, but an integrated recruiting team that can maximize
professional credentials; ethics and integrity; your efforts in accounting… or any other major industry.
and strong, collaborative personalities.

4. Lucas Group works with mid-tier We focus on positions ranging
to Fortune 500 clients to find from Senior Accountant to Chief
transcendent accounting talent Accounting Officer, with an
in all major areas, including: emphasis on:
Accounting Year-end Closing
Tax IFRS
Consulting Sarbanes Oxley
Mergers and Acquisition Audit
Audit Tax
Treasury Mergers and Acquisition
We make sure that the candidates we present have For each interaction you have with
the technical proficiencies required for each position. us, we guarantee that:
But we also spend considerable time and research to ensure You will have a consistent and personal point
that they have non-technical talents as well, including: of contact throughout the entire process. The
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage and/or thrive in recruiter you meet at the beginning of your
a team environment Lucas Group relationship will be the person
who works with you through the entire
Strong consensus-building skills recruiting and hiring process.
The ability to affect change and maintain positive client relationships
moving forward We will ask good questions, listen closely, and
develop a strategic search plan that will deliver
the results you need.
You will receive premium consultative service
and no sales pressure.
You Succeed: We Succeed.
Lucas Group can be your sole-source executive
We have a different perspective on how to be successful in the recruiting partner. Looking for a Chief
accounting marketplace and in executive recruiting as a whole. Accounting Officer in New York? We can do
By helping our clients succeed, our success will take care of itself. As a corollary, that. Need a VP for Supply Chain Management
we believe in treating our clients the way we like to be treated. in Houston? We can do that too.
For a recent training event, Lucas Group invited a senior executive from one of At Lucas Group, our client relationships
the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies to share his knowledge on how are sacrosanct. Confidentiality and trust
to anticipate and surpass client expectations. Our focus on long-term client are paramount in our partnerships.
satisfaction is sincere and ongoing, and it separates Lucas Group from the field.
Long-Term Accounting Relationships.
Over the course of our 40-years history, we’ve learned that you can make more money if you help
your clients do the same. It’s not a zero sum situation.
We take a very patient, consultative, and long-term approach to our clients. Sometimes that means telling clients what
they don’t want to hear. Sometimes it means admitting that we may not be the best fit for their needs. Sometimes it
means that we forgo a professional commission because it’s not in our client’s best interest.
We have long-term client relationships forged by long-tenured recruiters, and we are redefining the executive recruiting
experience through the use of market data, analytics, and consistent and candid communication.
We work daily to exceed your expectations. We want to be your premier accounting recruiting partner.
We have experience, breadth, and in-house research capabilities,
all focused on finding the perfect candidate for your company or firm.