#1 in Specialized Tax Recruitment

As a tax professional, or someone hiring a tax professional, imagine a search firm that:

  • Truly understands how to assess a technical match because of how deeply we interview.
  • Has developed an expertise that can only be achieved through repetitive work within a narrow niche.
  • Takes the time to ask questions vs. make assumptions.
  • Has transparency as a core value.
  • Is specialized in building high-performance tax teams.
  • Is focused on placing the RIGHT tax professional into the RIGHT opportunities.

Our approach and focus on tax, and most importantly our people, is what sets us apart. We have something special to offer, and we’re here to disrupt the marketplace.

Attributes

Internally, Foxwood Tax Search has 12 key attributes that we live by, and we are constantly assessing each other in all of them. Here are a few:

Excellence

Do everything at a level of excellence. Excellence is not doing extraordinary things; it’s doing ordinary things extraordinarily well! Do what others are not willing to do, don’t sacrifice quality!

Sparks Speed

We operate with a “do it now” mentality—an extreme sense of urgency, hustle, and accountability that drives every search we take on. When clients need results, we move fast, stay focused, and deliver with precision. No delays, no excuses—just decisive action that gets the job done.

Critical & Strategic Thinking

See a problem from multiple views and be able to interpret it. Understand cause and effect. See the root cause vs. symptoms. Identify risk and make solid decisions.

Integrity

We believe integrity isn’t just a value; it’s a discipline. It shows up in the decisions we make, the promises we keep, and the way we treat people at every stage of the process.

Reliable

Do the thing you said you would. Be accountable. Be someone others can trust and depend on. At the core of everything we do is a commitment to reliability and integrity—following through, keeping our word, and showing up when it matters most.

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We are also able to provide our clients with consulting that provides a true competitive advantage.

We know how the best tax teams are structured, if you want to know that you’re setting up yours to be “best-in-class,” you need to be talking to the Foxwood Team!

testimonials

We have worked with Foxwood several times in recent years and have been impressed with how their knowledge of the tax industry has simplified our searches. They take the time to understand our needs, help us understand the recruiting environment and do a great job of identifying and short-listing quality candidates. Their tailored approach provides comfort and confidence. For senior level tax searches, we will definitely look to Foxwood again.

Nick K., Vice-President Taxation, Large Family Office

I worked with Foxwood Tax Search to help secure my Head of Tax position. I was blown away by the team’s professionalism; they had a strong knowledge of the market, worked closely with me to understand what I was looking for in a role, and strategically positioned me to succeed during every step of the hiring process after they found a position I was excited about. I highly recommend Foxwood for any executive tax hire.

Alex Manoukian, Director of Tax

It was a pleasure working with Foxwood Tax Search. Their patience, guidance, and encouragement helped me land a fantastic position. Foxwood has deep knowledge in the tax market and knew every step of the process, which positioned me for success. Resulting in a new position which advanced my career.

Erik Koenig, Director of US Tax

Foxwood was an incredible partner and I look forward to working with the firm again. Foxwood builds trust with both executive hiring managers and candidates through every interaction, ensuring no detail is missed and expectations are set. The firm presents candidates strategically with the aim of using time as effectively as possible.

Kelsey Dunn, Head of Recruiting (Forte)

Foxwood Tax Search is phenomenal- truly different from other recruiters I have encountered in the past.

Karry Cheang, Director of Tax

I worked with the Foxwood Executive Search function, and they were awesome! They took the time to understand me and my career goals. The team was able to connect me with an opportunity that I am grateful for. I specifically like that they guided me through the process and there was never a time I didn’t know the next step in the process. If you are a tax executive, you need to be in touch with Foxwood Tax Search.

Val Hurst, Senior Director of Tax

I’m extremely pleased with how quickly Foxwood was able to match my skillset and level of experience, with a role that was the perfect fit for me in terms of my career progression and growth objectives. Foxwood was very professional, knowledgeable and took the time to understand my needs and provide regular updates and feedback throughout the entire process. An outstanding overall experience!

Balina Bawa, VP of Global Tax

I was looking to hire a Director of Tax in one of our US offices and decided to work with Foxwood Tax Search as these searches tend to be difficult, and the specialization seemed like it would be a huge benefit. I was not wrong. The team at Foxwood Tax Search took the time to dig deeply to truly understand the technical details of the role and what I needed, not just what was written on a job description. They took the cultural fit we needed into account, worked well with everyone internally that was involved, and the outcome was better than I could have expected. I have now used Foxwood Tax Search again for a Tax Manager position, and again they’ve nailed it! I would highly recommend them.

David W., VP Taxation, Canadian Private Multinational

I have worked with the Foxwood Team multiple times resulting in several successful recruits, and I am impressed with the unique approach and deep level of customer service. Focusing on tax search only pays off for Foxwood as they understand the needs of a tax department, and deliver the most relevant candidates within a short time frame. For each search project, I am given no more than three candidates who are well prepared for the challenges ahead of them.

Lu Zhang, SVP Taxation and General Accounting

After several months of searching for a Tax & Compliance Specialist to join our team without success, we engaged Foxwood Tax Search. Finding the right fit was very important to us. They were very professional, explained their process, and undertook an in-depth discussion with us to comprehend the role. With a clear understanding of our requirements, they were able to make recommendations to adjust what we thought we were looking for to what we needed. Within a few weeks we had successfully made our hire. Consequently, I would highly recommend the team at Foxwood Tax Search.

David J. Alexander, CFO

My experience with Foxwood Tax Search was nothing but phenomenal. All the professionals at this organization provide their service with a high degree of integrity and professionalism, while at the same time being very personable. They went beyond their call of duty to understand what I did, my skillset and my career aspirations and connected me with an exceptional role and organization. They provided me with a lot of support to prepare me for interviews and to answer any questions or concerns I might have had at any point. If you are looking for people who care about your career and who are passionate about connecting you in with an organization that would be a perfect fit within all aspects of your life, I highly recommend Foxwood Tax Search.

Rexina L., Manager of Tax

I was looking to expand my team and engaged Foxwood Tax Search to source and screen candidates. They provided a professional experience and were fantastic to work with. Foxwood Tax Search took the time to fully understand the role that we were hiring for and the needs of the organization. This resulted in a smooth and seamless recruitment and interview process. I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Foxwood Tax Search.

Derek Chan, VP Tax

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