Kristen Stough is a proven leader and former Vice President and Practice Director at a Fortune 500 staffing firm, with over 13 years of experience supporting accounting and finance talent. She specializes in connecting high-caliber professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth, while helping companies clearly define their needs and hire the right financial talent for their business.

Throughout her distinguished career, Kristen has led dynamic teams to remarkable growth, earning multiple awards for leadership excellence. She is recognized for building trusted relationships, navigating complex hiring scenarios, and delivering results across a wide range of roles and industries.

Kristen has deep expertise in managing permanent searches from initial sourcing through final offer acceptance. She is widely regarded for her ability to align the needs of both clients and candidates, thoughtfully navigating negotiations around title, scope of responsibility, reporting structure, hybrid or remote flexibility, start dates, and growth opportunities to ensure a successful long-term fit for both sides.

Her industry experience includes manufacturing and distribution, financial services, transportation and logistics, healthcare, fintech, professional services, real estate and construction, technology, retail and consumer products, and more. With over a decade of recruiting and executive experience, Kristen partners with organizations to secure elite professionals in accounting, finance, HR, and operations, while empowering candidates to advance their careers. Today, she is thrilled to fuel DFW companies’ success by staffing their most critical roles with exceptional talent.