BFR Search
CPA Recruitment

Specialized finance and accounting headhunting in the Greater Toronto Area. Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst through to CFO, across private and public organizations.

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CPA Career Simulator

Curious where your CPA career could take you? Explore real-world career scenarios and different paths, from Senior Accountant all the way to CFO. See how your decisions shape your trajectory.

Explore Your CPA Career Path

2026 CPA Salary Guide

Compensation benchmarks for finance and accounting roles across the GTA.

2026 GTA CPA Salary Guide

Current compensation data for CPA roles across the Greater Toronto Area: 22 roles from Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst through to CFO, with midpoint salaries, bonus ranges, and scope notes for small, mid-sized, and large organizations. Reach out and a copy will be in your inbox shortly.

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My Approach to Headhunting

Tom Burton, CPA, MMPA

Tom Burton, CPA, MMPA

Managing Director, CPA Recruitment

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Led by Tom Burton, CPA, MMPA, BFR Search focuses exclusively on finance and accounting searches across the GTA. Every search is handled personally, with clear accountability, tight scope control, and full visibility into how the search is being executed.

Each mandate gets a defined strategy with realistic market framing and ongoing communication. No volume recruiting, no hand-offs.

For Hiring Managers

Each mandate is a bespoke search with a defined strategy, realistic market framing, and full visibility into execution.

  • Custom recruitment strategy tailored to each role
  • Roles from Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst to CFO
  • Private and public organizations across the GTA
  • Clear accountability: you work directly with me

For CPA Candidates

Career guidance rooted in real market insight, with honest perspectives to help you make confident decisions.

  • Transparent communication at every stage
  • Timely updates on your candidacy
  • Market perspective from years of CPA recruitment
  • A long-term professional relationship, not just a placement

Market Conversations

You don't need to be hiring or job searching to reach out. If you want to talk about what's happening in the GTA's finance and accounting market, compensation trends, talent availability, or just want a pulse check on the landscape, I'm always happy to have that conversation.

Why You Won't Find Job Postings Here

I don't post positions. Every role I work on is 100% headhunted. Posting a job is something clients can do themselves, so me doing it as well doesn't offer a lot of value. What I do is go out and find the right person for the role, directly.

If you're a CPA open to hearing about opportunities, reach out and let's start a conversation. The best roles often never make it to a job board.

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Get in Touch

The best way to reach me is by email or LinkedIn.

tom.burton@bfrsearch.com LinkedIn

Toronto, Ontario, Canada