Most searches
take 3 months.
Ours average 30 days.
TrustedHire is Minnesota's trusted recruiting firm placing Accounting, Finance, HR, and Operations leaders. Every search is run personally by 15+ year industry expert, Nick Burns. No hand-offs, no junior recruiters.
For Hiring Managers
I need to hire talent.
Retained and contingent search for Accounting, Finance, HR, and Operations roles at growing companies.
For Candidates
I'm looking for a new role.
Browse active searches and submit your resume. We represent candidates confidentially with companies across Minnesota.
AI & Build Services
NewI need better digital systems.
Custom websites, ATS/CRM systems, and AI agents. Built by an operator who replaced $24K/year in SaaS with systems he owns. Stop renting your website and SaaS tools, and own yours too.
Free Resource
The 24-Point Hiring Guide
Every step of the hiring process in one place: from writing the brief to making the offer. Used by hiring managers at companies we've placed with across Minnesota.
I. By the Numbers
A track record built one search at a time.
These aren't vanity numbers. They represent organizations who trusted us with critical hires, and the candidates we placed who are still creating impact today.
Recruiting experience
Placements made
2-year retention rate
Avg. time to fill roles
Production systems running daily
SaaS costs replaced with owned systems
Full-stack build: site, ATS, and agents
Code ownership handed to every client
The Numbers, Visualized
Claims are cheap. Here is the data.
Average time to fill
Days from kickoff to accepted offer
Industry figure reflects commonly reported 3-month averages for professional and leadership searches.
Two-year retention
Placed candidates still in seat after 24 months
Backed by 90 to 180-day replacement guarantees.
What one search actually filters
You interview winners because we do the narrowing
III. Expertise
Three functions. Deep networks. No dabbling.
We don't try to recruit for everything. We go deep where it matters, the operational backbone of your business.
Click any role title to view a job description.
Accounting & Finance
From Staff Accountant to CFOFinance roles where the wrong hire shows up in the audit, the close, or the board pack, three places you cannot afford a surprise. We place leaders who bring rigor, judgment, and strategic clarity.
Human Resources
From HR Coordinator to CHROHR hires that have to walk into broken processes, low trust, or a culture rebuild, and earn the room within 90 days. We find the operators who shape culture and drive performance.
Operations
From Admin Assistant to COOOperations leaders who can see the whole system: supply chain, production, logistics, and the people holding it together. We find the ones who make complexity disappear.
Role Finder
Who are you hiring?
Tell us what you need and we'll connect you with the right search.
Which function are you hiring in?
How It Works
From kickoff to hire in ~30 days.
Every search follows the same process. No surprises, no hand-offs, no junior recruiters.
We learn your business
A deep intake call to understand not just the job description, but the team dynamics, culture, and what a great hire looks like in 90 days. Most searches fail at this step. We don't skip it.
V. Open Searches
Land Your Next Job.
A selection of roles we're actively recruiting for. Don't see yours? Submit your role for a confidential market scan.
Custom systems that
make your business run.
Custom websites, ATS/CRM platforms, and AI agents for small and mid-sized businesses. Standalone services - no recruiting engagement required.
Custom Websites
Built to convert. Lead capture wired into your CRM. SEO-ready.
From $8K
ATS / CRM Systems
Replace your $24K/year SaaS bill with software you own forever.
From $25K
AI Agents
Marketing, BDR, sourcing, ops. Hire a $60K employee for $7.5K.
From $7.5K
Websites · ATS/CRM Systems · AI Agents · You own everything.
Book a Call
Ready to start a search? Pick a time now.
30 minutes. No pitch. Just an honest conversation about the role, what the market looks like, and whether TrustedHire is the right fit. Most clients have a shortlist within 2 weeks of this call.
Schedule with Nick Burns · TrustedHire
Confidential Market Scan
Not ready to start a search? Get a market read first.
Tell us the role. Within 24 hours we'll tell you what the market looks like: comp ranges, candidate volume, typical timeline, and whether we have passive candidates already in our network who fit.
Our Footprint
Headquartered in Minneapolis. Placing leaders nationally.
What Clients Say
The numbers are nice.
The stories are better.
Nick was responsive and thoughtful throughout the process. Provided candid and direct feedback to ensure we made the right hire. Candidates identified were strong and he did a great job uncovering candidates who were not explicitly in the market. I recommend Nick and TrustedHire to find you a slate of candidates to meet your needs!
Managing Partner
Minneapolis-based Private Equity Firm
Nick is a trusted resource with a commitment to helping customers and candidates be successful. As we worked together to find our next Director of Sales, his approach was thorough, and his communication was exceptional. He continues to be an active listener and empathetic to what matters most to our business. We're looking forward to working with Nick and TrustedHire as our team grows.
President
Minneapolis-based Construction Company
After months of attempting to fill a key financial position with no results, I partnered with Nick Burns as a recruiting professional, and I was not disappointed. He tailored his suggestions and his outreach plan to find a candidate that not only brought the outstanding skills we desired, but who was an excellent cultural fit for our organization. Nick updated me continually throughout the hiring process and after a successful hire, he continued to check in to ensure everything was on point.
President & CEO
Minneapolis-based Publishing Company
Nick was responsive and thoughtful throughout the process. Provided candid and direct feedback to ensure we made the right hire. Candidates identified were strong and he did a great job uncovering candidates who were not explicitly in the market. I recommend Nick and TrustedHire to find you a slate of candidates to meet your needs!
Managing Partner
Minneapolis-based Private Equity Firm
Nick is a trusted resource with a commitment to helping customers and candidates be successful. As we worked together to find our next Director of Sales, his approach was thorough, and his communication was exceptional. He continues to be an active listener and empathetic to what matters most to our business. We're looking forward to working with Nick and TrustedHire as our team grows.
President
Minneapolis-based Construction Company
After months of attempting to fill a key financial position with no results, I partnered with Nick Burns as a recruiting professional, and I was not disappointed. He tailored his suggestions and his outreach plan to find a candidate that not only brought the outstanding skills we desired, but who was an excellent cultural fit for our organization. Nick updated me continually throughout the hiring process and after a successful hire, he continued to check in to ensure everything was on point.
President & CEO
Minneapolis-based Publishing Company
Recent placements
PE-backed manufacturing company, Minneapolis
Candidate was passive, not actively looking. Placed within 3 weeks of kickoff.
Healthcare company, Twin Cities metro
Client had searched on their own for 4 months before engaging TrustedHire.
$80M construction company, Minnesota
Confidential search: incumbent still in seat during the process.
Insights
Hiring intelligence from the field.
How to Structure a Finance Team at a Growing Small Business
Most small businesses wait too long to think about finance team structure, and by the time they do, they are already behind. Here is a practical look at how to build the right team for where your company actually is today.
Read moreWhy Finance Hires Look Different in Minnesota Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies in Minnesota have a distinct set of demands when it comes to accounting and finance talent. Understanding what sets these roles apart can mean the difference between a hire who thrives and one who is gone in eighteen months.
Read moreHow to Write a Job Description That Actually Attracts the Right Candidate
Most job descriptions are a list of requirements copied from somewhere else, and the best candidates can tell. Here is how to write one that does the real work of attracting someone worth hiring.
Read moreVIII. Who's Behind It
I've been recruiting for 15+ years. I still answer my own phone.
After 15+ years and five agency environments, I had a clear picture of the kind of recruiting firm I wanted to build. One that stays focused on a specific discipline, invests in understanding your business before sourcing a single candidate, and stays engaged long after the offer is signed.
TrustedHire is built around that vision. Deep functional expertise in Accounting & Finance, HR, and Operations. A process built for culture fit. And a recruiter who's still in your corner long after the placement check clears.
Nick Burns, Founder
FAQ
Questions we hear the most.
Let's Talk
Stop staring at the open req.
Whether you're ready to engage on a search or just want to compare notes on the market, there's a way to start. Pick the one that matches where you are.
Ready to Hire
Book a Discovery Call
30 minutes. We'll talk about the role, the market, and whether we're the right fit. No pipeline pitch.
Exploring Options
Request a Free Market Scan
Send us a role. We'll send back a 1-page market overview within 48 hours: comp ranges, candidate volume, timing.
Just Curious
Grab the Free Hiring Guide
A 24-point checklist used to navigate your hiring process. Use it on your next open role.
Audio · 5 min 29 sec
Hiring Guide
A short listen on how to avoid bad hires before they happen. Drawn from 15+ years of recruiting and hundreds of placements.
Or just email nick@thetrustedhire.com.