Randstad USA, a global leader in talent services, and Financial Executives International (FEI) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at addressing the critical talent deficit in the accounting and auditing sectors. This collaboration is designed to provide financial leaders with the tools, labor market insights, and specialized expertise required to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As the industry faces a significant decline in traditional talent, the partnership seeks to reposition the finance function as an AI-augmented strategic engine, ensuring organizational resilience in a high-demand market.
Randstad USA and FEI establish a strategic partnership to support 11,000+ financial professionals.
The collaboration addresses a 17% decline in accounting and auditing talent, a deficit of 300,000 workers.
Key focus areas include workforce transformation, AI-readiness, and digital talent strategies.
FEI members gain priority access to Randstad’s specialized recruitment and consulting pillars.
Strategic benchmarking will provide CFOs with tailored U.S. labor and compensation data.
The partnership features a roadmap for leaders via upcoming forums in San Antonio and Los Angeles.
The accounting profession is currently navigating a significant shortage, with record job openings persisting through 2026. The partnership between Randstad and FEI responds to this by offering Workforce Transformation Consulting. These services are designed to help traditional finance teams transition into digital-first units. By leveraging Randstad’s proprietary data, organizations can better align their internal structures with global labor trends, ensuring they remain agile as technological requirements shift.
"The finance industry is at a critical juncture where the speed of technological change is colliding with a significant talent gap," said Jason Flanders, President, Professional Talent Solutions at Randstad USA. "By providing financial leaders with the insights they need to build agile, digital-first teams, this partnership with FEI will help construct a new model for the finance function to meet current and future business goals and strategies."
To solve immediate staffing needs, the partnership provides direct pipelines to a curated community of pre-vetted finance and accounting professionals. These candidates are specifically screened for technical proficiency and their ability to work alongside AI tools. Additionally, strategic benchmarking services will offer CFOs and Controllers the data necessary to remain competitive. This includes comprehensive compensation insights tailored to the U.S. market, allowing firms to attract and retain top-tier talent in a candidate-driven environment.
Financial leaders will have the opportunity to engage with these strategies at upcoming industry events, including the Financial Leaders Forum in San Antonio and the USC SEC Conference in Los Angeles. These sessions will focus on moving beyond reactive hiring toward building tech-enabled, future-proof teams.
About Randstad
Randstad is the world's leading talent company with the vision to be the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. We are a partner of choice for talent and clients. We have a deep understanding of the labor market and through our four specializations – Operational, Professional, Digital and Enterprise – help our clients create the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces they need to succeed. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities to people from all backgrounds and help them remain relevant in the rapidly changing world of work. Through the value we create, we are committed to making the world of work better for all. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 markets and has approximately 38,000 employees. In 2025, we supported nearly 150,000 clients and over 1.7 million talent, generating a revenue of €23.1 billion. Randstad N.V. is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. For more information, visit randstadusa.com.
About FEI
Financial Executives International (FEI) is a leading association comprised of Members who hold positions as Chief Financial Officers, Chief Accounting Officers, Controllers, Treasurers, and Tax Executives at companies in every major industry. FEI enhances Member professional development through peer networking, career management services, conferences, research, and publications. Members participate in the activities of local Chapters in the U.S. FEI is located in Morristown, NJ. Visit www.financialexecutives.org for more information.
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