The Woodward

The Woodward Group is a financial recruiting firm founded by Troy Thrower, an established recruiter who previously worked at a top national firm in Los Angeles. The company has built 20 years of reputation and over $20 billion in value through business valuations and mergers and acquisitions services. The firm specialises in identifying, qualifying, and delivering high-quality finance and accounting professionals throughout Southern California.

The Woodward Group provides specialised recruiting across accounting, corporate finance, strategic planning, business development, internal audit, tax, mergers and acquisitions, project management, SOX, investment banking, operations, and consulting. The team holds a combined 50 years of recruiting experience and has formed strategic partnerships with recruiters in Orange County and San Francisco. The firm serves Fortune 500 companies, middle-market and startup organisations, and Big 4 and regional accounting firms across entertainment and media, consumer products, real estate, financial services, and consulting sectors.

The company operates as a boutique firm emphasising direct access to experienced account executives and personalised service. The Woodward Group's philosophy centres on integrity, honesty, and effective communication. The firm helps clients and candidates meet their strategic goals by connecting top talent with quality companies seeking long-term business relationships rather than transactional placements.