Team Members

Adept at bridging the soft skill–hard skill gap, Kayla brings to her role a rare blend of deep industry expertise and a genuine curiosity about people and how they work. After five years in the staffing division of a Top 10 accounting firm, she applies an approach grounded in active listening, asking the right questions, and engaging in meaningful dialogue, with a focus on understanding what truly matters to the people she works with. This approach allows her to make placements that create strong, lasting outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Kayla has served clients across a wide range of markets, including public and private organizations, family offices, and Fortune 500 companies, and has partnered with talent at every level, from paraprofessionals to executive leadership. With a desire to enrich the professional lives of those working in the accounting industry, Kayla takes a highly personalized, people-first approach to each conversation.

As a Principal at Premier Financial Search, Kayla plays an active role in shaping the firm’s culture by collaborating closely with her team, mentoring others, and working intentionally toward shared team goals. Her ability to clearly articulate insights, and guide teams forward makes her a trusted partner.
In addition to her specialization in accounting and finance recruiting, Kayla brings a naturally open-minded approach shaped by a diverse range of professional and personal experiences. A registered Dietitian by trade, she is also a certified yoga instructor and thoughtful leader, experiences that inform her grounded, balanced style. A seasoned traveler, Kayla has explored much of the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom and is currently planning her next adventure in Bali.