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CFO Search is a nationwide finance executive search firm specializing in the recruitment and placement of Chief Financial Officers. We have filled more CFO positions than any firm our size and have filled over 500 CFO positions since our founding in 2008.
We provide exceptional, best-in-class CFO candidates with relevant and applicable industry experience for companies of every size — replacement situations, succession planning, initial public offerings, acquisitions, divestitures and every other possible scenario.
We recruit exceptional candidates for both permanent and interim CFO positions. We recruit in every state, every city and every town in the continental United States and have offices in Boston, Chicago, New York City, Dallas, Houston and California.
With our 100% contingency search option you pay absolutely nothing unless we provide the perfect candidate for your CFO position — no risk and absolutely zero financial obligation. We are the only executive search firm that truly specializes in filling CFO positions on a contingency basis. We also offer fully retained CFO executive search and hybrid search options.
Also available: Fully Retained & Hybrid Search. For sensitive, confidential or board-level CFO searches we offer fully retained and hybrid engagement options — the same world-class process with dedicated, exclusive focus. Learn about all three options →
Over the years, we have built a giant nationwide network of thousands upon thousands of exceptionally well-qualified Chief Financial Officer and finance executive candidates.
Targeted, confidential search delivering CFO candidates who can drive strategy, improve financial reporting, lead teams and partner with ownership and stakeholders for the long term.
Learn More →We provide temp, interim, and temp-to-perm CFO candidates. Our interim CFOs are A+, world-class financial executives in transition — not career contractors.
Learn More →We also fill: Chief Investment Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, VP of Finance, VP of Accounting, Corporate Controller and other senior finance executive roles.
Inquire Today →Beyond CFOs, our expertise extends to CEO, COO and other c-suite placements. We bring the same rigorous, contingency-based approach to every executive search we conduct.
Learn More →Are you an exceptional CFO in transition? We work with top-tier financial executives exploring new opportunities. Submit your resume and let our recruiters go to work for you.
Submit Resume →We recruit in all 50 states with office locations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Boston, Chicago, New York City and California. No geographic limitations on your search.
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We learn your company, culture, industry and the exact CFO profile you need — not just a job description, but the right fit.
We tap our database of 94,000+ candidates, direct recruiting, referral networks and professional organizations — no ads, ever.
Every candidate passes our intensive multi-stage interview and vetting process. You only meet the very best — no wasted time.
You pay only when you hire. With our contingency option — the only financial obligation you'll ever have is when we deliver.
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"Mike and his team did an exceptional job finding our new CFO. We could not be happier."
"The process was smooth, quick and pain free. These guys are true professionals who understand how to find great CFOs."
"These are the go to guys when you need a CFO. A lot of people talk the talk, CFO Search delivers — plain and simple!"
"CFO Search came through for us after a retained search firm failed to deliver the right candidate — they get 5 stars in my book!"
"The hardest part for us was deciding which CFO to hire because all their candidates were truly exceptional!"
"A+ candidates and A+ service, what else could you want in a Search Firm?"
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
The nation's first and only executive search firm specializing exclusively in CFO placement — headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas since 2008.
CFO Search is a finance executive search firm that specializes in filling CFO, Corporate Controller and executive level finance positions on a 100% contingency basis. Our executive recruiters are experts in the industry with backgrounds in either accounting or finance and many years of experience recruiting top tier CFO candidates.
No other search firm has the experience and expertise that we have — and no other search firm offers that type of experience and expertise on a 100% contingency basis. We know the challenges you face in locating, hiring and staffing your organization with exceptionally well-qualified financial executives.
Our corporate headquarters is located in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, but we regularly recruit all over the United States. We do a very high volume of recruiting in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Phoenix, Atlanta, Denver and Miami. We even work regularly in extremely remote, rural locations.
Recruiting CFOs and staffing finance executive positions is all we do, every day, 300+ days per year. We are the CFO recruiting and staffing experts.
We source candidates through direct recruiting and candidate referral only. We don't place ads — we target passive, employed candidates at the top of their game.
We offer unique expertise within your industry. There is no industry we have not recruited in — manufacturing, tech, healthcare, retail, energy, defense and more.
We offer exceptional quality candidates with the convenience of a contingency search. Retained and hybrid options are also available.
All of our recruiters have financial backgrounds and many years of CFO recruiting experience. They speak the language and understand what "great" looks like.
We are easy to work with with no high pressure selling. We treat you like you want to be treated and operate with the highest standards of integrity.
We have an extremely high rate of return from clients who have used our services before. The majority of our business comes from client referrals.
We have a nationwide network of 94,000+ extremely well-qualified Chief Financial Officer and financial executive candidates in every major U.S. city.
"Mike and his team did an exceptional job finding our new CFO. We could not be happier."
"This is our second time to use CFO Search and as always the results are outstanding. They are the only company I will call when I need a high level finance executive."
"I have been very pleased with the way CFO Search operates and would highly recommend their services to anyone searching for the perfect candidate."
"I would rank their professionalism, expertise and overall ability higher than almost any firm I have worked with before."
"I am thrilled with our new CFO and thank Mike and his team for making this happen."
"CFO Search came through for us after a retained search firm failed to deliver the right candidate — they get 5 stars in my book!"
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search was founded in 2008 with a singular focus: helping companies find exceptional Chief Financial Officers. We are the nation's first and only executive search firm to specialize exclusively in CFO placement on a contingency basis. Our team of experienced recruiters all have financial backgrounds and understand what separates a good CFO from a truly great one.
We have extensive experience recruiting CFO and financial executive candidates across all industries with no exceptions. There is no industry we have not recruited in. Our flexible approach allows us to work directly with your company's CEO or partner with your HR Director.
A rigorous, multi-method approach targeting only the best passive candidates — currently employed, top performers, open to the right opportunity.
We utilize many different methods and techniques for sourcing and attracting the very top candidates — but unlike many executive search firms, we never place ads. We target passive candidates who are currently employed but open to their next great opportunity. We find this approach yields the strongest, most qualified candidates possible.
We've been recruiting A+ finance executives for over a decade and we've learned to do it better than anyone else. Since our founding in 2008, we have placed over 500 CFOs by utilizing every ethical and professional recruiting technique available. One single approach just doesn't cut it, and over the years we've learned when and where to use each technique.
We offer both contingency and retained search options. With our contingency option — the industry's gold standard — you pay nothing unless we successfully fill your position.
No Risk. No Financial Obligation. Nothing to Lose. With our contingency search option, you pay absolutely nothing unless we provide the perfect candidate for your CFO position.
Our nationwide database consists of thousands of exceptionally well-qualified CFO and financial executive candidates who have already been through our rigorous interview process. These are CFOs and financial executives who are currently employed, not actively looking, but open to hearing about a great opportunity.
We reach out to our trusted network of candidates to find out who they might know for a particular opportunity. Exceptional candidates typically know and refer other exceptional candidates. We only ask for recommendations for candidates they feel are truly outstanding, then put them through our rigorous screening process.
Our recruiters are experts at calling directly into companies to speak with the CFO, presenting a potential opportunity in a favorable way and easing them into the interview process. This skill is one that many inexperienced recruiters don't possess, but all of our recruiters have substantial direct recruiting experience.
Our recruiters have connections within professional organizations and memberships that most firms do not. Because of relationships fostered over many years, we can easily navigate through professional organizations and find exactly who our clients need.
Our intense and rigorous interview process allows us to identify and recruit the very top financial talent available in the marketplace. We can fill even the toughest, most difficult-to-staff positions. We are often brought in to fill CFO and VP of Finance roles that other retained search firms have been unable to fill.
Manufacturing · Technology · Healthcare · Retail · Distribution · Construction · Energy · Transportation · Real Estate · Life Sciences · Engineering · Defense · Financial Services · Telecom · Professional Services
"CFO Search located our CFO for us. The process was smooth, quick and pain free. These guys are true professionals who understand how to find great CFOs."
"CFO Search did an outstanding job recruiting our new CFO. They understood the healthcare industry and how it works. I would rank their ability higher than any firm I have worked with before."
"We would have hired any one of their candidates for our CFO position. CFO Search's worst candidate was better than the retained firm's best candidate."
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
At CFO Search, our recruitment process is built around sourcing passive candidates — top-tier CFOs who are currently employed and performing at a high level, but open to the right opportunity. We never post job ads. Every candidate in our pipeline has been identified through direct outreach, referral or networking, ensuring you receive only the most qualified, vetted professionals.
Our process begins with a thorough understanding of your organization's needs, culture and growth objectives. We then leverage our nationwide database of 94,000+ candidates, our direct recruiting expertise and our professional network to identify the ideal match. See also: Retained vs. Contingency Search.
World-class interim CFOs available immediately across the U.S. — A+ financial executives in transition between permanent roles, not career contractors.
In addition to our executive search for permanent CFO candidates, CFO Search also provides temp, interim and temp-to-perm CFO candidates. We are experts in identifying, recruiting, interviewing and placing incredible candidates whether it's an interim CFO, contract CFO or permanent financial executive.
Most temporary staffing firms and lower-level accounting recruiting firms don't have the expertise or experience to identify and recruit the most exceptional CFO candidate available. At CFO Search, our core business is filling permanent CFO positions with top tier financial executives — so the majority of our interim CFO candidates are truly outstanding financial professionals.
Our contract and temp CFOs are finance executives who are currently in transition between permanent CFO roles. They are not long-term unemployed candidates who cannot find full-time work. In fact, many are so well-qualified that clients end up hiring them on a permanent basis.
Boston · Chicago · Dallas · Houston · New York City · Los Angeles · Philadelphia · San Francisco · Austin · Atlanta · Phoenix · D.C. · St. Louis · Oklahoma City
Regardless of the time frame, having the right CFO is essential for your business to run smoothly, efficiently and profitably. We have no geographic boundaries so we can provide an interim, contract or permanent CFO in any U.S. city.
You'll get a better candidate from us. Our Interim CFOs are A+, world-class financial executives who are in transition between permanent CFO roles — not career contractors.
Our core business is filling permanent CFO positions with A players, so we know how to find the best of the best — candidates who are truly exceptional at every level.
Because our main business is not filling interim CFO positions, our interim services are provided at a much lower rate than typical contract, interim or "CFO for hire" type companies.
We can fill both your interim CFO position and your permanent CFO role. We handle everything from start to finish, making the entire process seamless.
We really are different. Our clients are always amazed at the level of service we provide and the feedback is consistently positive. We go above and beyond for every client.
We're easy to work with and operate with the highest level of integrity. We strongly believe it's always best to do what's right for our clients — period.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search provides exceptional interim CFO candidates across the United States on short notice. Whether your company needs a temporary bridge CFO during a search, a contract executive for a specific project, or a temp-to-perm arrangement, our team has the right candidate available. Unlike typical temp agencies, our interim CFOs are genuine C-level financial executives with proven track records. Related: Our Process | When to Hire a CFO
Headquartered in Fort Worth with offices in Boston, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles — recruiting in all 50 states, every city, every industry.
Seven offices coast to coast — with a candidate network that covers every city and every state.
777 Main Street, Suite 600
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Greater Houston
Metropolitan Area
1055 West 7th Street, 33rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
200 West Madison, Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60606
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor
New York City, NY 10005
Greater Philadelphia
Metropolitan Area
177 Huntington Avenue, 17th Floor
Boston, MA 02115
No geographic limits on your search. We go wherever the best candidate is.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search conducts financial executive search in every state and city in the United States. With offices in Texas, Boston, Chicago, New York and California, we are capable of handling even the most challenging CFO recruiting assignment. Our nationwide database contains over 94,000 highly qualified candidates including CFO, VP of Finance and Corporate Controller professionals in every major U.S. city. Some of the states where we conduct a high volume of searches include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Our headquarters and home market. No firm in the DFW metroplex has a deeper pool of CFO candidates — we've been building this network since 2008.
We have placed CFOs in virtually every industry throughout Dallas. Our deep market knowledge means we understand the specific financial leadership challenges each sector presents.
Upstream E&P, midstream pipelines, downstream refining and energy services throughout the Permian Basin corridor.
SaaS, fintech, defense tech, semiconductor and software companies in the Dallas tech corridor.
Private equity, hedge funds, banking, insurance and asset management across the Uptown and Las Colinas markets.
Hospital systems, physician groups, healthcare IT and medical device manufacturers throughout DFW.
REITs, commercial developers, homebuilders and construction firms in one of America's fastest-growing markets.
Aerospace, automotive, food & beverage and industrial manufacturers throughout the metroplex.
Our corporate headquarters has been in Fort Worth since our founding in 2008 — DFW is our home market.
We have placed more CFOs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area than any firm our size.
Our recruiter team has deep personal relationships with top CFO talent throughout the metroplex.
We understand the DFW market's unique industries — energy, defense, healthcare, and tech — at the executive level.
Same-day response guaranteed. Contingency-based — no upfront cost, no risk.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search is headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and has the deepest bench of CFO candidates in the Texas market. We have been placing Chief Financial Officers in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Arlington and throughout the DFW area since 2008. Our contingency-based model means you pay nothing unless we successfully place your CFO. Related: Houston CFO Recruiters | Our Process
Deep expertise across Houston's energy, healthcare, manufacturing and technology sectors — the energy capital of the world.
We have placed CFOs in virtually every industry throughout Houston. Our deep market knowledge means we understand the specific financial leadership challenges each sector presents.
Upstream E&P, midstream, downstream, oilfield services and petrochemical companies throughout Houston.
Renewable energy, power generation, LNG and energy technology companies in the greater Houston area.
Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical complex — plus hospital systems and life sciences companies.
Petrochemical plants, fabricators, industrial equipment and specialty manufacturing throughout the Gulf Coast.
Port of Houston, shipping, freight, 3PL and supply chain management companies.
Enterprise software, cybersecurity, and energy-tech companies in the Houston tech ecosystem.
Deep expertise in the energy industry at the CFO level — upstream, midstream, downstream and services.
Extensive relationships with CFO talent from the world's largest energy and petrochemical companies.
Proven track record with Houston's healthcare sector, including Texas Medical Center organizations.
We understand the unique financial complexity of commodity-driven businesses and international operations.
Contingency-based — you pay only when we deliver your next CFO.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search provides expert CFO recruiting services across the Houston, Texas market. We have deep experience in the energy sector, petrochemical industry, healthcare, manufacturing and technology sectors that dominate the Houston economy. Our contingency-based model ensures you only pay when we successfully place your CFO. Related: Dallas CFO Recruiters | Interim CFO Services
1055 West 7th Street, 33rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017 — serving entertainment, tech, healthcare and every Southern California industry.
We have placed CFOs in virtually every industry throughout Los Angeles. Our deep market knowledge means we understand the specific financial leadership challenges each sector presents.
Entertainment tech, streaming, gaming, SaaS and Silicon Beach startups throughout greater LA.
Hospital systems, health plans, biotech and pharmaceutical companies throughout SoCal.
Commercial developers, REITs, homebuilders and hospitality in the LA and broader SoCal market.
National retail chains, e-commerce brands, consumer goods and direct-to-consumer companies.
Aerospace, defense manufacturing, food & beverage and industrial companies throughout the region.
Private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and asset management across the LA market.
Office centrally located at 1055 West 7th Street, 33rd Floor in downtown Los Angeles.
Deep candidate network across entertainment, technology, healthcare and financial services.
We recruit throughout the full Southern California market — LA, Orange County, San Diego and beyond.
Experience with PE-backed, pre-IPO, and public company CFO searches in one of the most competitive markets.
Contingency-based search — zero upfront cost, same-day response.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search is one of the leading CFO recruiting firms serving the Los Angeles market and greater Southern California. Our office at 1055 West 7th Street places us at the center of LA's business community. We have placed CFOs across entertainment, tech, healthcare, real estate and international trade companies throughout the LA metro. Related: All Locations
200 West Madison, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60606 — deep expertise in finance, manufacturing, healthcare and every Chicagoland industry.
We have placed CFOs in virtually every industry throughout Chicago. Our deep market knowledge means we understand the specific financial leadership challenges each sector presents.
CME Group, trading firms, private equity, banking and asset management in the Loop and Magnificent Mile.
Industrial manufacturing, food processing, packaging and specialty products throughout Chicagoland.
Hospital systems, health plans, healthcare IT and medical device companies throughout the Chicago metro.
Enterprise software, cloud computing, fintech and startups in the Fulton Market tech corridor.
Midwestern distribution hub — freight, 3PL, supply chain and transportation companies.
Commercial real estate, REITs and construction companies in one of America's largest property markets.
Centrally located office at 200 West Madison, Suite 2100 — in the heart of Chicago's financial district.
Proven track record with Chicago's world-class financial services, manufacturing and technology sectors.
Deep relationships with CFO talent from Chicago's Fortune 500 companies and top private equity firms.
Experience with the unique demands of commodity trading, futures markets and Midwest industrial CFO roles.
Contingency-based — no financial obligation until we deliver your CFO.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search provides top-tier CFO recruiting services throughout the Chicago, Illinois market. We serve companies from the Loop to the suburbs across manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, technology, distribution and more. Our office at 200 West Madison puts us in the heart of Chicago's financial district. Related: New York CFO Search | Our Process
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York City, NY 10005 — at the heart of global finance, placing CFOs across the tri-state area.
We have placed CFOs in virtually every industry throughout New York City. Our deep market knowledge means we understand the specific financial leadership challenges each sector presents.
Wall Street banks, investment firms, hedge funds, PE firms and insurance throughout the tri-state area.
NYC tech ecosystem — adtech, fintech, media tech, and enterprise software throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Hospital systems, health plans, biotech and pharmaceutical companies throughout the tri-state area.
Commercial real estate, REITs, hospitality and development firms in one of the world's top property markets.
Fashion, luxury goods, consumer brands and e-commerce companies in the world's retail capital.
Major pharma companies, biotech firms and life sciences organizations throughout the NYC metro area.
Office at 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor — directly in New York's Financial District.
Access to the deepest CFO talent pool in the country from Fortune 500 and global companies.
Experience with the unique demands of public companies, international operations and PE-backed CFO searches.
Full tri-state coverage — New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Contingency-based — the only financial commitment is when we deliver your next CFO.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search serves the New York City market from our office at 30 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan. We place CFOs across financial services, private equity, media, technology, real estate, healthcare and every other NYC industry. Our tri-state network covers NYC, New Jersey and Connecticut. Related: Chicago CFO Search | Boston CFO Recruiters
Expert CFO recruiting across pharma, healthcare, financial services and manufacturing throughout the Philadelphia metro.
We have placed CFOs in virtually every industry throughout Philadelphia. Our deep market knowledge means we understand the specific financial leadership challenges each sector presents.
Major pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms in the world's most concentrated pharma corridor.
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, health plans and life sciences companies.
Banking, insurance, private equity and asset management throughout the Philadelphia metro.
Enterprise software, healthcare IT, and tech companies in the greater Philadelphia area.
Industrial manufacturing, food & beverage and specialty products throughout the Delaware Valley.
Commercial developers, contractors and real estate firms throughout the Philadelphia metro.
Deep expertise in Philadelphia's dominant pharma and life sciences sector at the CFO level.
Extensive relationships with executive talent from the region's major healthcare and academic medical centers.
Coverage extends throughout the full Delaware Valley — Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware.
Proven experience with pre-IPO biotech and pharmaceutical companies requiring sophisticated financial leadership.
Contingency-based search — no upfront cost, same-day response guaranteed.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search serves the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market and surrounding tri-state area. We specialize in placing CFOs within pharma, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing and professional services companies throughout the Philadelphia metro. Related: New York City CFO Search | Boston CFO Recruiters
177 Huntington Avenue, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02115 — deep biotech, life sciences and financial services expertise across New England.
We have placed CFOs in virtually every industry throughout Boston. Our deep market knowledge means we understand the specific financial leadership challenges each sector presents.
World-class biotech and life sciences companies along Route 128 and the Kendall Square corridor.
Major pharma companies and specialty pharmaceutical firms throughout Greater Boston.
Fidelity, State Street and the broader Boston investment management and banking community.
Enterprise software, cybersecurity, edtech and SaaS companies throughout the Boston tech ecosystem.
Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber and the broader academic medical center community.
Raytheon, General Dynamics and defense contractors throughout New England.
Office at 177 Huntington Avenue, 17th Floor — centrally located in Boston's Back Bay.
Unmatched expertise in life sciences and biotech CFO recruitment — the most in-demand sector in New England.
Deep relationships with CFO talent from Boston's world-class financial services companies.
Experience with pre-IPO biotech, life sciences and technology companies requiring sophisticated finance leadership.
Contingency-based — zero upfront cost, same-day response, New England-wide coverage.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search serves the Boston market from our Huntington Avenue office and has deep expertise in the life sciences, biotech, technology and financial services sectors that dominate the New England economy. We serve companies from Boston proper through Route 128 and throughout Greater New England. Related: New York City CFO Search | Philadelphia CFO Search
A selection of active CFO openings across the country. Most positions are confidential — submit your resume to be considered for every search.
The following positions represent our current active CFO and finance executive searches. Most of our positions are not posted publicly due to client confidentiality — submit your resume to be considered for all searches.
Submit your resume and we'll confidentially match your background to all active and upcoming searches nationwide.
Many more positions available — most are confidential and not listed publicly.
Submit your resume to be considered for all active CFO searches nationwide.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search posts a selection of our current CFO job openings on this page. However, the majority of our positions are not publicly posted due to client confidentiality. We strongly encourage all qualified CFO, VP of Finance and Corporate Controller candidates to submit a resume to be considered for all active and upcoming opportunities. We recruit nationwide across every industry. Related: CFO Salary Guide | CFO Job Description
We work with the nation's top financial executives. If you're open to the right opportunity — permanent, interim or part-time — we want to hear from you.
If you are a finance executive who is currently in an active CFO job search, or at least considering new opportunities, we invite you to submit your resume. We just may have a position tailor-made for you.
We fill CFO positions for companies of every size from tiny tech startups to multi-billion dollar companies. We work with public companies, privately held companies and family-owned businesses in every industry including manufacturing, retail, distribution, technology, construction, logistics, real estate, energy, transportation, life sciences, engineering and defense.
Some of the larger cities we regularly recruit in include: New York City, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Fort Worth, San Francisco, Denver and Atlanta.
If your background is truly exceptional, chances are we have an opening that is right for you. Please include your target compensation requirements and the geographic areas you are open to. We do review every resume but are unable to respond to every inquiry.
At CFO Search, we have been filling high-level executive positions for over a decade. We are experts in executive search for C-suite candidates. While our expertise is broad, our core area of strength lies within filling the top 3 executive spots — CEO, COO and CFO roles for both public and private companies.
We are a contingency-based firm with an extremely high attention to detail, customer service and client satisfaction. We are also one of the few contingency-based firms in the country that actually has a high level of experience and expertise sourcing and recruiting C-level candidates.
Healthcare · Technology · Manufacturing · Financial Services · Retail · Construction · Engineering · Telecom · Professional Services · Oil & Gas · and many others.
We deliver or you pay nothing. No risk of any kind. It's as simple as that.
Contingency-based C-suite search. No retainer, no upfront costs. Just results.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search provides expert CEO, COO and C-suite executive search services on a contingency basis nationwide. Our deep experience in financial executive search translates directly to C-suite recruiting — we understand what makes top executives successful and we know how to find them. Related: Our Process | About Us
Average CFO compensation ranges by company size — proprietary data compiled from 500+ placements since 2008. Updated September 2023.
*CFO Salary Data Updated September 2023
| Company Revenue | Private Company | Public Company |
|---|---|---|
| $10M – $40M | $161,808 – $254,392 | $176,064 – $278,186 |
| $41M – $100M | $176,840 – $284,300 | $184,320 – $304,112 |
| $101M – $300M | $207,280 – $324,862 | $224,416 – $342,128 |
| $301M – $500M | $235,208 – $384,464 | $256,448 – $410,480 |
| $501M – $999M | $264,312 – $486,972 | $274,659 – $506,780 |
| $1B – $5B | $271,364 – $536,032 | $293,716 – $567,274 |
| $5.1B – $10B | $313,344 – $574,000 | $331,712 – $762,030 |
The larger the company, the higher the average CFO salary range and the higher the total compensation package. This is the single biggest determinant of CFO pay.
Publicly-traded corporations typically pay more than private companies. For-profit companies tend to pay more than non-profits. Tech and biotech firms tend to pay above market.
Areas such as California, New York City, Chicago and Boston typically pay slightly higher than areas with a lower cost of living, though this factor matters less than company size or type.
Technology, software and biotech companies typically pay above-market CFO compensation. Traditional industries may pay slightly below the averages listed above.
Let our team find you the best CFO for your budget. Contingency-based — no upfront cost.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
As the nation's leading CFO search firm with 500+ placements since 2008, CFO Search has compiled comprehensive CFO salary and compensation data across industries, company sizes and geographies. The ranges above are based on our actual placement data and represent total base salary ranges for CFOs at various company sizes. Bonus compensation, equity, benefits and other components of the total compensation package are additional. Related: CFO Job Description | Current CFO Jobs
A comprehensive CFO job description template — free to use, modify and distribute. Based on 17 years of CFO recruiting and 500+ real placements.
We are a finance executive recruiting firm that specializes exclusively in filling CFO, VP of Finance and Corporate Controller positions. This CFO job description may be copied, modified, shared and used as desired. With minor modifications, it can be used for any Chief Financial Officer, VP of Finance or Director of Finance position. Please contact us if you need an industry-specific job description.
We fill the exact role described above — nationwide, contingency-based, no upfront cost.
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CFO Search provides this comprehensive CFO job description template as a free resource for companies and HR professionals. As the nation's leading CFO search firm with 500+ placements since 2008, we have extensive knowledge of what the CFO role entails across different industries and company sizes. If you need an industry-specific CFO job description or assistance with your CFO search, contact our team. Related: CFO Salary Guide | When to Hire a CFO
One of the most impactful decisions a growing company makes. Here's how to recognize when the time is right.
Those are good questions and ones that we discuss with business owners on a regular basis. Ideally, a company should be up and running, generating income, growing and successful before hiring its first full-time CFO — though that is not always the case.
Generally speaking, you need to have some revenue coming in. If your company is generating between $5 and $15 million per year, it may be time to start thinking about hiring a full-time CFO. If your organization already has annual revenues of $15 to $25 million and you still don't have a full-time CFO, you probably need to start thinking quickly about when and how to hire one.
If you've got 10 people in the whole company and a pretty straightforward business model, that probably doesn't warrant a full-time CFO. If, on the other hand, you are approaching 40 or 50 full-time employees and things are getting fairly complex, you probably need to at least consider adding a CFO.
A growth rate somewhere between 15% and 25% per year is a relatively fast rate of growth and things can get complicated quickly. Do you have the finance leadership in place that can keep up with where the organization will be next year? It's often better to ramp up and be prepared beforehand.
Are you worried that you might not have a perfect grasp on the financial condition of the company? Doubts, concerns and questions may warrant bringing on a CFO. How complex has the finance and accounting become? How confident are you that the finances are being handled in the most productive and efficient manner possible?
If you have any type of outside investors or venture capitalists involved, you definitely need a CFO if you don't already have one. Investors expect a CFO to be in place and will require financial reporting at a level that demands experienced financial leadership.
Not sure if you're ready for a full-time CFO commitment? An interim or fractional CFO can be an excellent bridge — providing expert financial leadership while you evaluate your long-term needs. CFO Search can help with both.
Our contingency-based search means zero financial risk. Contact us today for a same-day response.
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Deciding when to hire a CFO is one of the most impactful decisions a business owner can make. CFO Search has helped hundreds of companies — from startups to Fortune 500 firms — navigate this decision. Whether you need a full-time CFO, a part-time CFO or an interim solution, our team can advise and deliver. Related: Interim CFO Services | CFO Salary Guide
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.
CFO Search uniquely offers both contingency-based and retained executive search for CFO positions. Our contingency option provides zero financial risk — you pay nothing unless we deliver the right candidate. Our retained option provides exclusive, dedicated search resources for the most critical or confidential searches. Related: Our Process | About Us
From startups to Fortune 500 — hundreds of companies in every industry have trusted CFO Search to find their next world-class CFO.
A partial list of the world-class organizations that have trusted CFO Search to find their Chief Financial Officers — from Fortune 500 corporations to high-growth private companies.
Real reviews from real clients — with their names, titles and companies.
“CFO Search found our new CFO for us in a matter of weeks. They presented four outstanding candidates and we hired the one that we liked the best. The process could not have gone any smoother. I would give them my highest recommendation.”
“CFO Search did an exceptional job finding our new CFO. We had tried to fill the position unsuccessfully for about 8 or 9 months and they came in and filled it for us in about 3 months. Mike and his team were great to work with — their candidates were top notch and we are very pleased with our new CFO!”
“I have known and worked with Mike Moraine for a very long time and can attest to his character, integrity and ability — he is a true professional. I can also confidently recommend CFO Search as a solid and reliable executive search firm, and experts in their field. Their work has been a major factor in my team's success.”
“We've used CFO Search on several key positions here at L-3 Combat Systems. Mike has always been great to work with and they have always managed to come up with some outstanding candidates in spite of our challenging location.”
“CFO Search did an outstanding job finding our new Group Controller. In fact, this is the second position that they have filled for us. We have used them on several occasions and have always been impressed with the quality of their candidates as well as the level of their service.”
“Excellent customer service and follow through with extensive knowledge of the current market. Candidate referrals are top of the line candidates, reducing time to fill and retention. Unparalleled partnership from engagement to fulfillment.”
“Mike has been an absolute delight to work with. Professional, courteous, excellent communication — could not ask for a better recruiter!”
“He was so impressed with the candidates that you sent. I am so impressed as I don't think any agency has ever done this before where he liked every single candidate! Thank you!”
“We were very impressed with CFO Search. The process they used to locate candidates for our unique industry was very good. I am thrilled with our new CFO and thank Mike and his team for making this happen.”
“Mike and his team were exceptional. They found us a CFO that has greatly exceeded our expectations. I would recommend CFO Search without hesitation to any company needing a CFO.”
“Searching for the right CFO candidate is very time consuming. Mike Moraine made this experience pleasant and worry free. He fully understood our requirements — not just the numbers, but the true personality fit as well. CFO Search gets a 5-star rating from me!”
“CFO Search did an outstanding job recruiting our new CFO. They understood the healthcare industry and how it works. I would rank their professionalism, expertise and overall ability higher than any firm I have worked with before.”
“CFO Search located our CFO for us. The process was smooth, quick and pain free. These guys are true professionals who understand how to find great CFOs. They presented several strong candidates, all highly qualified and impressive.”
“We would have hired any one of their candidates for our CFO position. CFO Search's worst candidate was better than the retained firm's best candidate. There really was no comparison.”
500+ placements. Same-day response. Zero risk. Let us find your next CFO.
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CFO Search has served hundreds of clients across every industry since 2008. Our client roster spans Fortune 500 public companies, private equity-backed firms, family-owned businesses, startups and everything in between. The majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals — a testament to the quality of candidates and service we deliver. See more: About Us | Our Process
The nation's most experienced CFO headhunting firm — specializing exclusively in CFO placement since 2008. 500+ placements nationwide.
CFO Search is the nation's leading CFO headhunting firm. Unlike generalist executive recruiters, our entire focus is on finding and placing exceptional Chief Financial Officers. Every recruiter on our team has a financial background and years of CFO-specific recruiting experience.
Our CFO headhunters target passive candidates — CFOs who are currently employed and performing at the highest level, but open to the right opportunity. We never post ads or rely on active job seekers. We go out and find the best talent available.
Since 2008, our CFO headhunters have placed over 500 Chief Financial Officers for companies of every size, in every industry, in every part of the country. No other CFO headhunting firm has our depth of experience, network or track record.
Contingency-based. 500+ placements. Same-day response. No upfront cost.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
When companies need to find a CFO, they turn to CFO Search — the nation's most experienced CFO headhunting firm. Our specialized focus means our recruiters have deeper CFO-specific expertise than any generalist headhunter. We operate nationwide and across every industry. Related: Our Process | Finance Executive Search
Expert finance executive recruiting for CFO, VP of Finance, Corporate Controller, Chief Accounting Officer and more.
CFO Search is the nation's premier finance executive search firm. While our specialty is CFO placement, we also fill a full range of senior finance and accounting leadership positions for companies of every size.
Permanent, interim and contract CFO placement nationwide. Our core expertise since 2008.
Learn More →Strategic VP of Finance placement for growth-stage, public and private companies across all industries.
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Inquire →All of our searches are conducted with the same level of rigor and quality — whether we are filling a CFO role at a billion-dollar public company or a Controller position at a private mid-market firm. Our nationwide database of 94,000+ candidates ensures deep talent pools across every market and every industry.
Contingency-based executive search for CFO, VP of Finance, Controller and more. No upfront cost.
Contact us today — call, email or send a message. We respond the same day, every day. No retainer, no risk, no obligation whatsoever.
CFO Search provides comprehensive finance executive search services across the CFO, VP of Finance, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer levels. Our contingency-based model and nationwide candidate network make us the top choice for companies seeking senior finance talent. Related: CFO Headhunters | CEO Search
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CFO Search is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with offices in Boston, New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. We conduct CFO and finance executive search in every state and city in the United States. Our current nationwide database contains over 94,000 highly qualified CFO, VP of Finance and Corporate Controller candidates. Since our founding in 2008, we have filled over 500 CFO positions for companies all across the nation. With locations in Texas, Boston, Chicago, New York and California, we are more than capable of handling even the most challenging CFO recruiting assignment.
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The CFO Search blog provides expert insights on CFO recruiting, executive compensation, hiring strategies and career resources. Our team of experienced CFO recruiters shares knowledge gained from 500+ placements across every industry since 2008. Topics include CFO salary data, when to hire a CFO, retained vs. contingency search, interim CFO solutions and more.
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CFO Search is the nation's first and only executive search firm specializing exclusively in CFO placement. This sitemap provides quick access to all pages including our location pages for Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia and Boston, as well as resources including the CFO Salary Guide, CFO Job Description template and our When to Hire a CFO guide.