Executive search & recruiting · U.S., Canada & Latin America · Since 1999
The best candidates aren’t on the job boards. We already know them.
“AI is like a compass. It can point us in the right direction. Human judgment gets us where we need to go.”
Jerry Molaro, President
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Gerard Thomas built its network the old-fashioned way: years of referrals, relationships and introductions. We connect employers across the United States, Canada and Latin America with selectively looking professionals who rarely answer a job ad.
What we recruit for
Six practices, each led by recruiters who know the field.
Need a controller in Fort Lauderdale, a financial advisor in New York or a logistics manager in Mexico City? Our specialist recruiters deliver a shortlist that has already been vetted. Open any practice for details.
Controllers, CPAs, staff and senior accountants, and payables and receivables teams.
Explore accounting recruiting
Accounting Recruiters, from Controllers to CPAs
We recruit accounting professionals for public accounting firms, private companies and family-owned businesses across the United States, Canada and Latin America. Every candidate we present has been personally interviewed, reference-checked and credential-verified, so you meet only qualified accountants who fit your team.
Financial analysts, FP&A, treasury and finance leadership from manager to CFO.
Explore finance recruiting
Finance Recruiters & CFO Search
From financial analysts to chief financial officers, we place finance professionals with growing companies, private equity-backed businesses and established corporations across the United States, Canada and Latin America. Senior finance searches are handled confidentially, so you can recruit without signaling a change to your team or the market.
Financial advisors, institutional sales, hedge fund talent, wholesalers and lift-out teams.
Explore wealth management recruiting
Wealth Management & Financial Advisor Recruiters
Our Private Wealth Management Division, led by Tom MacEwan, recruits financial advisors, institutional sales professionals, hedge fund talent, wholesalers and lift-out teams for banks and wealth management firms from New York and Miami to Toronto and Latin America. Tom has made hundreds of placements with Citibank and American Express alone.
Executive assistants, office managers and the operations staff who keep a business running.
Explore administrative staffing
Executive Assistant & Administrative Staffing
We place executive assistants, office managers and operations staff on a permanent, temporary or contract-to-hire basis. Whether you need interim coverage next week or a long-term right hand for your CEO, we match skills, discretion and working style.
Account executives, sales leadership and marketing professionals who drive revenue.
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Sales & Marketing Recruiters
We recruit account executives, business development professionals, sales leaders and marketers who drive revenue, from territory roles to regional and national sales directors, for companies across the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Logistics, procurement, purchasing and distribution professionals.
Explore supply chain recruiting
Supply Chain & Logistics Recruiters
We recruit logistics, procurement, purchasing and distribution professionals for importers, exporters, distributors and manufacturers across the United States, Canada and Latin America, including the trade gateways around PortMiami and Port Everglades that connect the U.S. with Latin America and the Caribbean.
We are not a job-board staffing agency. Our candidate network comes from years of referrals and networking, which gives employers a fresh look at professionals who aren't registered with the job boards or with our competitors.
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Executive Search
Confidential executive searches for CFOs, controllers and senior leaders, where discretion and fit matter as much as credentials.
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Middle Management Recruitment
Direct-hire recruiting for managers and senior contributors, matched to your team's culture as well as its requirements.
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Contract Consulting & Temporary Placement
Temporary staffing and contract consultants for projects, peak seasons and interim coverage, with contract-to-hire options.
How a search works
Five steps from first call to first day.
Every search includes personal interviews, reference checks and verified credentials, so no résumé reaches you unvetted.
1Intake callWe learn the role, the team and your company's culture. We return new inquiries within one business day.
2Targeted outreachWe reach into our referral network for professionals who are not on the job boards, quietly when the search is confidential.
3ScreeningWe personally interview every candidate for skills and culture fit, check references and verify degrees and certifications.
4Shortlist and interviewsYou meet a short list of vetted candidates, each briefed on the role, the team and your company.
5Offer and follow-upWe help close the offer and stay in touch after the start date to make sure the fit is right.
Culture fit at every step
Each company's culture is unique and important to the search process. We learn how your team works and the environment each candidate needs to thrive, then match for both, not just for the résumé.
In their words
What candidates and clients say about working with us.
“I wasn’t actively looking, and I never would have seen this role on a job board. They understood what I wanted, prepared me for every interview, and the fit has been exactly right.”
“We needed to replace a role without the search becoming public, and Jerry handled it with complete discretion. He managed outreach carefully, kept a tight timeline, and promptly presented a shortlist. The transition was smooth and efficient.”
Hiring clientChief Human Resources OfficerGlobal Wine & Spirits
“We’ve worked with Gerard Thomas on several searches over the past 5 years, from financial analysts to sales managers. What sets them apart is consistency. They learn how our team operates, so each search moves faster than the last. They’re honest when a candidate isn’t the right fit, even when that means more work for them.”
Every résumé is reviewed confidentially. Whether you're exploring accounting, finance or wealth management jobs across the United States, Canada and Latin America, we share in-depth descriptions of each opportunity, coach you through the process and prepare you for every interview.
Looking for a recruiting firm with reach across the United States, Canada and Latin America? We look past the job description to the intangibles and culture of your organization, so the people we place stay, grow and strengthen your team.
No. Our fees are paid by the hiring company. Candidates never pay Gerard Thomas anything, at any stage.
How long does a search take?
It depends on the role, its level and the market. On the intake call we give you a realistic timeline for your search and keep you updated as it moves.
Can you run a confidential search?
Yes. We regularly handle searches that cannot be public, including replacements. Outreach is discreet, and your company's name is shared only when you are ready.
Will my current employer know I'm looking?
No. Every résumé is reviewed confidentially, and we never send yours to an employer without your permission.
Do you offer temporary or contract-to-hire staffing?
Yes. Alongside executive search and direct-hire recruiting, we place contract consultants and temporary professionals, with contract-to-hire options when you want to evaluate fit first.
What roles do you recruit for?
Accounting, finance, wealth management, administrative, sales and marketing, and supply chain and logistics roles, from staff level through senior leadership.
What areas do you serve?
We are headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and fill roles for clients across the United States, Canada and Latin America, with particular depth in South Florida.
Contact
Let's talk.
Whether you're filling a role or considering your next one, a conversation is the best place to start. Our office is in Fort Lauderdale, just off I-95 at Oakland Park Boulevard, and we work with clients across the United States, Canada and Latin America.
From I-95, take Exit 31 to Oakland Park Boulevard heading west and cross the railroad tracks. Look for the two identical buildings on the left; ours is #1620.