Understanding the two types of executive search — and why CFO Search uniquely delivers both at the highest level of quality.
We are one of the only CFO search firms in the country that offers all three engagement models — giving you maximum flexibility and zero compromise on quality.
You pay absolutely nothing unless we deliver your perfect CFO. No retainer, no upfront cost, zero financial obligation until you make the hire. This is our signature offering and the reason we were founded.
For organizations requiring maximum dedication, confidentiality and depth of search. Our fully retained option provides exclusive focus, a dedicated search team and comprehensive market coverage — ideal for complex, senior or highly confidential CFO searches.
The best of both worlds — a small upfront engagement fee secures dedicated search resources and priority attention, while keeping your total risk and investment significantly lower than a fully retained engagement.
Our fully retained CFO executive search is the gold standard for organizations that require absolute confidentiality, exclusive focus and comprehensive market coverage. When you retain CFO Search, you get a dedicated team working exclusively on your assignment from day one.
Retained search is particularly well-suited for board-level appointments, CEO/CFO succession planning, highly confidential replacements, public company CFO searches and situations where your organization demands the most thorough, discreet and comprehensive process possible.
Your CFO search is highly confidential — you cannot risk market awareness of the opening
You are a public company or board-governed organization with specific governance requirements
The role requires a very narrow candidate profile — deep niche industry or technical expertise
You need a dedicated partner — not just a recruiter — throughout the entire search process
You are preparing for an IPO, acquisition, sale or major financial transformation
We will help you choose the right engagement type for your specific situation — no pressure, no obligation. Call us or send a message and we will discuss your needs today.
Most firms specialize in one model. We deliver world-class results on every type of engagement because our process, people and candidate pool don't change.
Whether retained or contingency, our clients access the same 94,000+ candidate database and the same deep passive candidate network. Your engagement model doesn't limit your options.
We only recruit CFOs. Not VPs of Sales, not Engineers, not Marketers. Every recruiter on our team lives and breathes CFO placement every single day — that depth of specialization is unmatched.
500+ placements since 2008 across every industry and every market. We have been retained on some of the most complex CFO searches in the country and delivered — every time.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.