Published terms, next to the market
Market figures are from the firms in 123RFP that publish the same term, Q4 2026 edition.
Fee · % of first-year base salary
30% of compensation (other basis)
Light grey: middle half of published fees (19% to 29.5%). Dark grey: typical range (medians).
Source, as of Nov 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "Our fee will be 30% of the candidate’s agreed upon annual starting salary."
Guarantee · months
2 months · More Than One Remedy
73.4% of published guarantees are 3 months or less (shaded). 21.5% are 6 months or more.
Source, as of Nov 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "Brilliant provides you with a sixty (60) calendar day pro rata guarantee, which is void if the placement fee is not paid by the due date."
All published terms
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"Award-winning staffing and recruiting firm specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and business operations across contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire roles" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Both
"Direct-hire placement of accounting, finance, tax and audit professionals through the use of retained and contingency searches." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
You will be invoiced no more than ten (10) calendar days before the scheduled starting date of employment. The invoice is payable net thirty (30) calendar days from the starting date of employment.
"You will be invoiced no more than ten (10) calendar days before the scheduled starting date of employment. The invoice is payable net thirty (30) calendar days from the starting date of employment." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Employment terminates for any reason other than reorganization, reduction of force, elimination of p.
"If the hired candidate’s employment terminates for any reason other than reorganization, reduction of force, elimination of position, takeover, sale of business, insolvency, bankruptcy, or material change in job responsibilities within the aforesaid guarantee period" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Exclusivity
Not stated
Publishes results
Not stated
Specialties
Accounting; Finance; Tax; Audit; Technology; Manufacturing; Distribution; Health Care; Professional Services; Retail
"We represent high-quality accounting, finance, tax, audit, technology, and business operations professionals who are ready to join your team or projects!" · Source(opens in a new tab)
"matches them with hiring companies throughout various industries including manufacturing, distribution, health care, professional services, retail, legal, technology, real estate, nonprofit organizations, software and hospitality" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
We typically provide one fully vetted candidate or consultant within 24 hours.
"We typically provide one fully vetted candidate or consultant within 24 hours" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Geography
National
"Brilliant provides direct-hire recruiting and contract staffing to businesses across the continental U.S." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Something wrong or out of date? Request a correction with the page on the firm's own site.