Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting & Financial Staffing Solutions in Washington, DC
Founded in 2000 by Kevin Cole, a 30-year veteran of the accounting and financial staffing industry, Referral Staffing has built its reputation on leveraging referrals to connect businesses with top-tier accounting and finance professionals. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a rigorous vetting process to ensure candidates align with both the technical requirements and cultural fit of our clients. We specialize in career placement, business consulting, and temporary/project staffing solutions tailored to the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our team prioritizes understanding the unique needs of each client, from Fortune 500 companies to privately owned businesses, to deliver seamless staffing solutions. With a focus on relationships and quality, we ensure candidates are pre-screened for technical abilities and genuine interest in opportunities.Our services extend to part-time staffing, high-level financial consulting, and specialized project support, making us a trusted partner for organizations seeking reliable talent. We pride ourselves on transparency, reliability, and a client-centric approach that simplifies the hiring process. Our decades of experience in public accounting, corporate finance, and staffing leadership positions enable us to provide strategic insights and actionable solutions. By maintaining a handpicked talent pool of CPAs, MBAs, CIAs, and CFAs, we consistently meet the evolving demands of the industries we serve. Our commitment to excellence and personalized service has solidified our position as a premier staffing agency in the region.
Services
Career Placement
Business Consulting
Temporary/Project Staffing
Part-Time Staffing Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized expertise in accounting and financial staffing.
- Our referral-driven process ensures access to pre-screened, high-quality candidates.
- We provide tailored solutions for Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike.
- Our team includes industry veterans with deep knowledge of public and corporate accounting.
- We focus on long-term relationships, ensuring candidates align with company culture and needs.
Services
Career Placement
Career Placement services connect businesses with pre-screened accounting and finance professionals. We identify candidates' technical skills and cultural fit to ensure seamless integration into roles ranging from entry-level to executive positions. Our process prioritizes client-specific needs for long-term success.
Business Consulting
Business Consulting provides strategic financial expertise for high-level projects. We deploy senior consultants or full teams to address specialized needs in corporate accounting, public finance, and executive-level advisory roles. Our solutions focus on delivering actionable insights and measurable outcomes for complex financial challenges.
Temporary/Project Staffing
Temporary/Project Staffing supports short-term financial initiatives. Our team handles tasks like SEC reporting, budgeting, and systems conversions. We provide flexible staffing for seasonal demands, special projects, or interim coverage, ensuring continuity and expertise without long-term commitments.
Part-Time Staffing Solutions
Part-Time Staffing Solutions cater to professionals seeking reduced-hour opportunities. We match experienced candidatesretirees, career breakers, and studentswith part-time roles in accounting and finance. Our pool offers reliability and expertise for businesses needing scalable, cost-effective staffing.
People
Kevin Cole
Founder
Kevin Cole founded Referral Staffing in 2000 after a 30-year career in accounting and financial staffing. A magna cum laude graduate of Mount Saint Mary's College and CPA, he previously partnered at Don Richard Associates and led Acsys's regional operations before its 2000 sale.
Questions
How does Referral Staffing find qualified candidates?
We use a referral-driven process to identify pre-screened accounting and finance professionals. Our network includes CPAs, MBAs, CIAs, and CFAs with proven experience in diverse industries.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve industries in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, including hospitality, construction, real estate, government contracting, telecommunications, and nonprofit organizations.
What types of staffing solutions do you offer?
We provide career placement, business consulting, temporary/project staffing, and part-time staffing solutions tailored to meet both short-term and long-term organizational needs.
How do you ensure a good candidate-company fit?
We assess candidates' technical skills, cultural alignment, and interest in opportunities to ensure placements meet both job requirements and workplace dynamics.
