Client Testimonials

See what our clients are saying about Synergy Search Group:

We engaged Gavin to help us in a time-sensitive search for a Director of Accounting for our hospitality business headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Gavin gave us numerous credible candidates in short order. Ultimately we made the hire through Gavin and we are very pleased with our new Director of Accounting. Gavin was very responsive and showed a deep understanding of our needs. I would certainly use Gavin again if a need arises and highly recommend him to other companies looking to staff key accounting and/or finance personnel.

Michael Shenk

Chief Financial Officer

I had the pleasure of working with Gavin recently and can say that he is a great no-nonsense recruiter that keeps the candidates best interest in mind. He is very organized and is there at every step of the recruitment process from beginning to end. I strongly recommend Gavin to both companies looking for candidates and to anyone looking to improve their career.
Carlos Gonzalez

Controller

Gavin is a talented recruiter and a go to resource for public accounting roles. I have had the pleasure of working with Gavin for many years and have always found him to be professional with a vast network in the professional services arena. I highly recommend Gavin for any high-level difficult to fill positions. He is ethical, straightforward and brings very talented and qualified candidates to the table time and again.
Nancy Geery

Director of Recruiting

Gavin is a people-oriented person who strives get professionals opportunities they desire. I believe he goes above and beyond to seek work places and find roles that will enhance his client’s careers. I was very pleased with the interviews I received as the workplaces exceeded all of my personal and professional requirements. Leaving public accounting, I was nervous about a change in companies and how that would affect my career. However, Gavin provided an opportunity that only progressed my work experience and personal benefits.
Megan Jones, CPA

Tax Director

As I told Gavin numerous times throughout the hiring process for my new job, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. Within a day of his reaching out to me he had already set up my first interview, and he followed up quickly at every stage of the process with both the company and myself. He successfully helped negotiate the deal I was looking for at a job that I’m genuinely excited about. On top of all that, he’s just a great guy who’s easy to talk to. I could not be happier with the process and with Gavin’s work on my behalf throughout.
Ezzie Goldish

Management Consultant

Gavin is a results-oriented recruiter and provides exceptional service to job seekers. During my search, he was very responsive to my needs and was very personable. Gavin has a great ability to match up the skills and career goals of potential candidates with organizations in need of qualified employees. I would definitely recommend Gavin to anyone looking for new career opportunities.
Adam Simmons, CPA

Vice President Finance

Gavin has provided me and some of our clients’ excellent talent searches over the past 10 years. I highly recommend Gavin for your financial search needs.
Richard Kopelman, CPA

CEO and Managing Partner

Many recruiters make you feel like a pawn in their game of chess; positioning you to win their game. However, Gavin has been one of the very few that make me feel like a solution to a problem.

Gavin was fantastic in preparing, communicating and facilitating every aspect of the interviewing process. Gavin’s hard work and guidance was a direct resulted in getting me a double-digit percentage increase in salary, a great benefits package, a 10 minute commute and, most importantly, the opportunity for me to further develop my career with a dynamic company.

I recommend working with Gavin if you have the opportunity to do so.

Matt Smalling

Senior Pricing Manager

Gavin has developed a valuable network of contacts that is an asset for any job seeker or employer. During my job search, he never hesitated to answer even my minor questions. He is painstakingly thorough during the preparation process and provided me with all the information I needed during the interview process. He is extremely accessible, even during non-business hours (nights and weekends). I would give Gavin my highest recommendation for candidates and employers alike.
Elliot Murray

Chief Financial Officer

Gavin is very client focused and does a really nice job ensuring both the candidate and the hiring manager are satisfied, know what they are getting into, and have a good experience.
Louis Alterman

President, CEO and Board Member

Gavin is one of the best recruiters I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with during a job search. His professionalism and attention to detail are impeccable. He has a warm personality and works quickly to find the perfect career to meet your needs. It is also very comforting that he checks in on you after your placement to make sure your expectations are being met and continues to network with you above and beyond his normal responsibility. I would recommend him to any person looking for work or any company in need of a quality recruiter.
Patrick Hill, CPA

Revenue Accounting Manager