Kathy Granger, CPA - Our executive staffing agency specialist
20+ Years Placing CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Leaders | Texas CPA | UT Austin MPA
Kathy Granger, CPA is a Senior Executive Recruiter at Frontline Source Group, where she leads the Accounting and Finance division. Kathy is a Texas-licensed CPA with 20 plus years of experience in talent acquisition and professional services, combining financial expertise with executive recruiting acumen on every search.
Kathy holds a Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. She launched her career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen and Ernst and Young before transitioning into executive search. Kathy is the former founder of her own successful search firm and the former Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Independent Bank. Her CPA background gives her a working understanding of the technical competencies and leadership qualities required for accounting and finance roles, while her consultative approach ensures clients receive only the most qualified candidates for their critical hiring needs.
We offer niche specific professional staffing which brings top talent professionals and great businesses with employment needs together. Frontline recruiters specialize in professional staffing for contract, contract to hire and direct hire placements. Our recruiting team works with candidates and clients in the following industries in all areas of the U.S. Contact your local Frontline Source Group recruiting branch today and you will discover why the staffing resources we provide lead the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions: Kathy Granger and Accounting Executive Search
Who is Kathy Granger at Frontline Source Group?
Kathy Granger, CPA is a Senior Executive Recruiter at Frontline Source Group, where she leads the Accounting and Finance executive search practice. Kathy is a Texas-licensed CPA with a Master of Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, with 20 plus years of experience in talent acquisition and professional services.
What credentials does Kathy Granger hold?
Kathy Granger is a Texas-licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. She started her career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen and later Ernst and Young.
What roles does Kathy Granger recruit for?
Kathy recruits across the full range of senior accounting and finance leadership roles, including CFO, Controller, VP Finance, Director of Finance, Director of Accounting, Senior Accounting Manager, Tax Director, Audit Director, Internal Audit leadership, and Revenue Cycle leadership. Engagements run as both contingent direct hire and retained search.
What is Kathy Granger's prior work experience before Frontline Source Group?
Kathy began her career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen and later Ernst and Young, two of the historic Big Four accounting firms. She is the former founder of her own executive search firm and the former Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Independent Bank, where she led corporate talent acquisition at scale before joining Frontline Source Group as a Senior Executive Recruiter.
How do you book a meeting with Kathy Granger?
Employers can book directly with Kathy using the scheduling link in the contact panel above, call Kathy at 469-645-1040, or email kathy.granger@frtline.com. Employers can also submit a hiring request through the employer request form, and a member of the accounting and finance team will follow up to scope the engagement.
Does Frontline Source Group handle retained executive search for CFO and Controller roles?
Yes. Frontline Source Group handles both contingent direct hire searches and retained executive search engagements for CFO, Controller, and other senior accounting and finance leadership roles. Retained search is typically appropriate for highly confidential CFO transitions, PE-backed portfolio company searches, and roles where the client wants a dedicated search consultant and a defined engagement timeline.
What is the 5-Year Placement Warranty on Kathy's direct hire placements?
The 5-Year Placement Warranty is Frontline Source Group's hiring protection program that covers every direct hire and executive search placement for five full years from the date of hire. The warranty uses a pro-rated credit system based on active service calendar days, includes the Promotion Protection Plan for promoted placements, and is 20 times longer than the 90-day industry-standard guarantee.
How does Frontline Source Group price accounting and finance executive search?
Frontline Source Group prices direct hire placements at 20 to 30 percent of the placed candidate's first-year base salary, depending on role seniority and search complexity. Engagements are contingent, with no fees due until a candidate is placed and accepts. Contract staffing is billed at an hourly bill rate covering candidate wages, payroll taxes, insurance, and recruiting margin. Full engagement terms are published openly on the pricing page.
What industries does Kathy Granger recruit for?
Kathy's accounting and finance search work spans privately held businesses, PE-backed portfolio companies, healthcare and life sciences organizations, professional services firms, energy and oil and gas operators, technology companies, manufacturers, and financial services institutions.
Where is Frontline Source Group located?
Frontline Source Group's corporate headquarters is at 901 Main Street, Suite 4650, Dallas, Texas 75202, inside Bank of America Plaza in downtown Dallas. The firm operates 32 plus offices nationwide, and Kathy Granger conducts searches for clients across the United States.
How long has Frontline Source Group been in business?
Frontline Source Group was founded in Dallas in 2004 by Bill Kasko and has operated continuously for 22 years as a privately held professional staffing and executive search firm. The company has completed 5,619 plus placements across 32 plus offices nationwide.
What awards has Frontline Source Group won?
Frontline Source Group is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026, ranked #158 in 2026), Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026), a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, a ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies honoree, and an Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency. The firm is a member of the American Staffing Association and holds a 5.0-star rating across 666 plus verified Trustpilot reviews.
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Last Updated: June 8 2026