How TRN Rebuilt a Finance Department After Leadership Resignation 

Key metrics: 

• Earned the trust of a client new to external staffing 
• 4 placements from entry level to leadership 

The Challenge 

When the long-time VP of Accounting resigned, it caused instability not only within the department but across the company as a whole. The CEO, who had little experience working with external recruiters, wasn’t sure where to begin. Around that time, TRN noticed a connection: someone we knew was on the company’s board of directors. When we saw the VP posting, we reached out to ask about their plan. That quickly led to an introduction to the CEO and a meeting to discuss next steps. 

The Solution 

We started by target hunting the right fit to lead the department as VP of Accounting. Knowing it would be a complete rebuild, we focused on a Controller-level candidate with the patience, leadership, and staff development skills to take charge. Once the leadership role was secured, we moved into the next phase by recruiting two recent college graduates. Both brought the maturity and readiness to contribute from day one, giving the department fresh energy and immediate support. 

The Result 

The new VP of Accounting has been instrumental in creating the right team structure, including a focus on hiring recent graduates who could contribute quickly. It was her vision, and we executed it alongside her. We then added a fourth placement, a strategic hire on the Treasury Accounting side that strengthened the staff model. Now, we are in the process of a fifth placement to lead the company’s credit card program, created by an unplanned resignation. 

Each step has not only stabilized the team but also positioned TRN as a trusted partner, further embedding us within the organization.