FinanceStaff was founded in 1999 to bring a career-oriented focus to traditional recruiting services in finance and accounting. With a background in career and educational counseling, founder Linda Carlton had a vision for a recruiting model that would not only provide access to “next move” job opportunities, but also give both candidates and clients the information and assistance needed to make better decisions about their career and hiring choices.

In 2001, FinanceStaff moved into the landmark Rotunda Building in downtown Oakland, a convenient location that places the company in the center of the Bay Area business community. Easily accessible via freeway or BART, FinanceStaff works with companies and candidates throughout the Bay Area.

	Linda Carlton, President and CEO, is a Haas Berkeley MBA and a CPA, formerly with Deloitte and Touche. She has extensive experience in staffing, as Director of Staffing and Marketing at Accounting Solutions (now TMP/Hudson Global Resources) and as Director of RHI Management Resources in San Francisco. Prior to her staffing career, Linda was Director of a nonprofit educational program for 8 years. Linda currently serves as Membership Committee Chair and Board Member of the San Francisco Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. Patricia Dedekian, Director of Client Services, is a Berkeley graduate with over 15 years in private industry, including consumer product and real estate sales and marketing. She has worked as an executive recruiter and recruiting manager for 7 years, specializing in finance and accounting. Patricia serves on the Board of Directors of Bread & Roses and is President of the Board of Directors of Friends of the Oakland Fox Theater. Jenifer Riley, Director of Client Services for FinanceStaff’s consulting and interim management practices, is a Big 4 CPA with extensive experience in accounting, finance and IT project management. Prior to joining FinanceStaff, Jenifer was a Senior Manager in Advisor and Client Technology for Charles Schwab. Previous positions included VP and Manager of Automation Projects at Bank of America and Group Controller at Wells Fargo Bank. Jenifer is a member of the Montclair Lions’ Club, and the California CPA Society. James Thomas, Recruiting Manager, has 4+ years of recruiting experience and functional experience in accounting and finance. Prior to joining FinanceStaff, James managed the consulting division of a specialty recruiting firm in San Francisco. His functional experience includes consulting projects with venture-backed start-ups and small businesses in the Bay Area. James holds a BA in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz and is a Certified Toastmaster (CTM). Dennis Barfield, Recruiting Manager, has 20+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience in Big 4, technology and consulting environments. Prior to joining FinanceStaff, Dennis provided tax management, reporting and related systems consulting to businesses ranging from retail and transportation to public utilities. Previous positions included Director of Reporting and Planning and Manager roles at two technology firms and Tax Manager at Arthur Young & Company. Dennis holds an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and played professional baseball for the Yomiuri Tokyo Giants.
	FinanceStaff is certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise. FINANCESTAFF 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 210, Oakland, CA 94612 (Phone) 510-465-6070 (Fax) 510-465-6071
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