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Expert Private Equity Staffing and Recruiting Agency in Austin

Hiring for a private equity firm or portfolio company in Austin requires speed, discretion, and candidates who can handle high expectations. Burnett Specialists partners with private equity teams across Central Texas to deliver qualified talent for critical business functions, including accounting and finance, executive administration, investor relations support, and operations. Whether you need interim support during a transition or a direct hire who can elevate the team long term, we provide flexible hiring solutions that help you move quickly and hire confidently.

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Private Equity recruiting built for fast moving teams

Private equity environments are deadline driven and detail heavy. Your team may be supporting fundraising, reporting, audit preparation, acquisitions, integrations, or leadership changes across multiple portfolio companies. We recruit professionals who are comfortable with shifting priorities, sensitive information, and the pace that comes with deal activity and growth.

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What types of Private Equity positions can we place?

Our recruiters connect employers with qualified candidates across private equity firms and portfolio companies. We place professionals in investment office support and operational functions, including:

Finance and Accounting roles commonly needed in private equity and portfolio companies

  • Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance
  • Controller and Assistant Controller
  • Senior Accountant and Staff Accountant
  • Fund Accountant
  • FP and A Manager and FP and A Analyst
  • Financial Analyst and Operations Analyst
  • Finance Manager
  • Audit and Tax professionals as needed for reporting and compliance

Executive administrative and office support roles for private equity teams

  • Executive Assistant to Partners and Managing Directors
  • Administrative Assistant, Private Equity
  • Office Manager and Administrative Manager
  • Executive Assistant and Office Manager hybrid roles
  • Closing Coordinator and transaction support roles

Investor relations and people operations support

  • Investor Relations Associate and Investor Relations support
  • Human Capital and talent operations support roles
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Top Staffing and Recruiting Services for Private Equity in Austin

As a premier staffing agency and recruitment company in Austin, we provide comprehensive services to meet the evolving hiring needs of private equity firms and portfolio companies. Our expertise as an Austin staffing and employment agency means we understand the local talent market and the unique requirements of the private equity space, allowing us to deliver tailored workforce solutions for both investment teams and operational roles. Our placement options include:

Direct-Hire Placements: We connect businesses to qualified direct hire candidates, ensuring a match for both skills and workplace culture.

Temp-to-Hire: This option offers flexibility by allowing companies to assess a candidate’s performance on the job before committing to a permanent hire.

Temporary & Contract Staffing: Our temp and contract staffing services are ideal for short-term projects, seasonal workloads, or covering employee absences, providing reliable and on-demand workforce support.

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Contact Our Private Equity Staffing and Recruiting Team in Austin

As part of Texas’s largest employee owned staffing and recruitment organization, we are proud to support private equity firms and portfolio companies in Austin. Contact our recruiting professionals and staffing experts in Austin to discuss your hiring needs, from accounting and finance to executive admin and operations support. We will help you connect with qualified candidates who can contribute immediately and support your team through growth, change, and transaction activity.

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Work with an Austin Private Equity Recruiter Who Knows the Local Market

Working with an Austin based recruiter can reduce time to hire, lower recruiting costs, and connect you with candidates who understand the expectations of a private equity environment. A local staffing partner that knows the Central Texas market can help you hire faster, maintain confidentiality, and secure talent that fits both the role and the culture.

Burnett Specialists brings deep recruiting experience and a strong network throughout Austin, including professionals with backgrounds in private equity, high growth companies, and portfolio company operations. We focus on quality, responsiveness, and long term fit, whether you are hiring for a partner level executive assistant, a controller for a portfolio company, or interim accounting support during a transition.

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As a trusted staffing and recruiting partner in Austin, we’ve led a wide range of successful placements, demonstrating our ability to meet the unique needs of each industry with accuracy and proven expertise.

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We have received many awards and accolades as a staffing agency and recruiting company for our commitment to our Austin communities and our innovative staffing and recruitment methods.

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FAQs

Do you recruit for both the PE firm and the portfolio companies?

Yes. We support hiring at the fund level and within portfolio companies, including build outs after an acquisition, integration support, and backfilling during leadership transitions.

Can you help with confidential searches?

Yes. We can run discreet searches for sensitive hires, including replacement searches, leadership changes, and roles tied to transaction activity.

Do you recruit for both the PE firm and the portfolio companies?

Yes. We support hiring at the fund level and within portfolio companies, including build outs after an acquisition, integration support, and backfilling during leadership transitions.

Use Burnett Specialists to Explore Private Equity Opportunities in Austin

Our qualified Austin staffing specialists and recruiters place temporary and permanent positions in the city and the metro area. Learn more about our private equity placement options.

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