About Us
WE’RE SPECIALISTS
Your Trusted Vancouver Recruitment Partner
Burke Recruiting is one of the trusted Vancouver recruitment agencies , specializing in Accounting, Finance, HR, Payroll, and Business Operations roles. As hands-on Vancouver recruiters, we focus on quality over volume and on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
What Makes Us Different
We keep things simple. We find great people for great companies, and we do it with honesty, speed, and precision. We don’t rely on mass postings or generic pipelines. We recruit through our network, our reputation, and our deep understanding of the local Vancouver market.
Clients trust us because we filter carefully, communicate directly, and only present candidates worth meeting. No fluff. No filler. No shortcuts. No generic candidate lists.
For almost three decades, we’ve helped entrepreneurial companies, private organizations, public practice firms, and high-growth businesses hire the right accounting, finance, and HR professionals – the people who stay, grow, and make an impact.
What We Recruit
As specialized Vancouver recruiters, we focus on roles that keep businesses running smoothly:
- Accounting Recruitment – from AP & AR to Senior Accountants, Controllers, and CPAs
- Finance Recruitment – Analysts, Managers, Directors, and financial leadership roles
- Human Resources Recruitment – HR Coordinators, HR Managers, and People & Culture positions
- Payroll & Benefits Recruitment – payroll administrators and benefits specialists
- Business Operations & Administrative Support – the essential roles that keep your business functioning day to day
From CFOs to Payroll Clerks, from Senior Accountants to Office Managers – this is what we do every day, and where we consistently deliver results.
Meet the Team
Tina Burke
CEO and Manager
Tina Burke has worked as an accountant at the highest level in retail, banking and the service industry for over 10 years.
Since 1996 she has worked as a recruitment consultant specializing in finance and accounting.
In 2001 she started her own successful boutique Vancouver based recruitment company.
Tina has guided many careers in areas such as Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Credit and Collections, Accounts Payable and Treasury.
A sample of the candidates that have been successfully placed by Tina are, CFO, VP, Finance, Director of Finance, Corporate Controller, Tax Manager, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, Credit Manager, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll Manager, Payroll Specialist and Executive and Administrative Assistants. In 2005 Tina Burke was recognized by the Business in Vancouver Top 40 under 40. An achievement she is extremely proud of.
Surinder Kaila
Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Partner
Surinder’s expertise is in recruiting, building relationships and coaching and training to grow leadership. Surinder has been involved in mentoring and growing teams with success. She has been successful in change management, job relocation services and transitioning to new systems. Surinder Kaila has worked as an Accounting Clerk, Paymaster, Employee Relations, and as a Human Resources Generalist in manufacturing for 17 years. In addition, she has experience as a District Sales Manager in sales for 8 years. Surinder has achieved a Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal and Business Studies from Simon Fraser University, completed a Diploma in Human Resources in 2019 and has her CPHR.
Nasrin Bastani
Digital Marketing & Web Development Specialist
With a strong foundation in both digital strategy and technical development, Nasrin brings over a decade of experience optimizing digital ecosystems. At Burke Recruiting, she has led transformative initiatives—tripling social media reach and automating complex marketing workflows using Python, HTML, and platforms like Zoho. Her ability to merge data-driven insights with compelling content has elevated Burke’s digital presence and client engagement.
Nasrin’s expertise spans web design, SEO, performance analytics, and email marketing at scale, with hands-on experience managing campaigns for tens of thousands of candidates and clients. Whether it’s redesigning platforms for better UX or crafting high-converting content strategies, she delivers digital solutions that drive measurable results.
Pádraig Kehoe
Talent Solutions Partner
Pádraig has held senior leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer, where he developed and executed financial growth strategies that drove over $100 million in annual revenue. His background spans financial wealth management, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational design.
Pádraig holds a Master’s degree in Business Internationalization and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the South East Technology University in Ireland. Passionate about empowering individuals, Pádraig believes that with thoughtful planning, guidance, and the confidence to act, everyone can unlock their full career potential.
At Burke Recruiting, Pádraig combines his global perspective, leadership acumen, and deep understanding of financial systems to connect top talent with exceptional opportunities.
How We Work
Every search gets a tailored strategy built around your needs.
We combine:
- Deep market knowledge
- A curated database
- Direct outreach
- Candidate referrals
- Long term relationship networks
This is why our clients keep coming back, and why many roles are filled by people we’ve known and supported for years.
Why Companies Choose Burke Recruiting
1. We are small by design
That’s what keeps us responsive, honest, and deeply connected in the Vancouver business community. Every search receives personalized attention, and every hire matters to us.
2. We move fast.
When a role opens, you don’t have months to wait. We deliver quality shortlists quickly, often within days.
3. We only send the right candidates.
No stacks of resumes. You get two to four candidates we’d hire ourselves.
4. We know Vancouver’s accounting and finance market cold.
Our relationships run deep – public practice, industry, private companies, high growth startups, and established firms.
5. We source candidates others can’t.
Most of our placements are passive candidates, not job board applicants.
Our network and referrals do the heavy lifting.
6. We’re boutique on purpose.
You work directly with senior recruiters, not entry level coordinators.
You get transparency, speed, and real accountability.
If we don’t believe someone is right for your team, we tell you.
No pressure. No games.
Your Success Is Our Commitment
We operate on a contingency model – you only pay when we deliver.
Our guarantee period ensures peace of mind, and our follow through doesn’t stop once the hire is made.
We care about the long term, not just the placement.
Ready to Hire?
Whether you’re adding your first employee or building out an entire finance function, we’re here to help.
Boutique isn’t a buzzword here - it’s how we operate.
Contact Us Today to start the conversation.