On April 9, 2019, Jeff Phillips, CEO of Accountingfly, joined the Playing Above the Line podcast to share his journey in the recruiting world, his perspective on leadership, and the importance of embracing remote accounting talent in today’s evolving workplace.
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(Hosted by Playing Above the Line – April 9, 2019)
A Career Built on Connecting Talent with Opportunity
Jeff Phillips is an entrepreneur and seasoned executive who has spent nearly two decades helping firms solve their biggest hiring challenges. His experience spans Fortune 1000 clients, fast-growing firms, and the modern shift toward remote and flexible work. He is:
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Co-Founder of Accountingfly, the leading hiring platform for full-time and freelance remote accounting talent
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A partner and advisor at Elefant, which provides practice management and tech training to modern accounting firms
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A former leader at Monster.com, where he delivered hiring solutions for large-scale employers
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A three-time honoree in Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People list
What You’ll Learn from the Episode
In this candid and thoughtful conversation, Jeff shares:
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His entrepreneurial journey and what inspired him to launch Accountingfly
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The rise of remote accounting talent and how firms are using it to scale
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Why traditional recruiting models are broken—and how to fix them
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The leadership lessons he’s learned building a fully remote team
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The mindset shifts firms need to stay competitive in today’s labor market
“You can either wait for the perfect candidate to walk into your office, or you can embrace a remote strategy and unlock the best talent across the country,” Jeff explains.
Why Remote Talent Is a Game-Changer for Firms
The accounting profession is facing a deepening talent shortage, and firms that rely only on local hiring are falling behind. Embracing remote accounting talent gives you access to specialized skill sets, greater flexibility, and the opportunity to build a more resilient team.
Hire or Become Remote Accounting Talent with Accountingfly
Accountingfly connects firms with U.S.-based accountants for full-time, freelance, and seasonal roles—all remote. Whether you’re hiring or job searching, we’re here to help.
👉 Schedule a call to explore how we can support your remote hiring needs or career goals.
