The hiring landscape for financial executives and officers is dramatically changing. As traditional financial leaders retire or leave the industry, companies seek new talent with fresh approaches and diverse perspectives. Job functions have become more specialized as companies in various operational stages require different financial and accounting skills. The best financial leaders are selective of the companies they want to work for as they naturally conduct their own due- diligence.
At SPMB Executive Search, we focus on supporting the broad finance function – including CFO, Financial Planning & Analysis, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller, Audit and Investor Relations – with a commitment to recruiting exceptionally qualified candidates on every search.
Chief Financial Officers and Chief Accounting Officers not only oversee all the key financial operations of the firm, they are visionaries who bring a growth-minded perspective to the company. Often the CEO’s right-hand, CFOs will identify risk exposures and develop short- and long-term financial strategies. With a sharp eye on the overall financial picture, they actively participate in high-stakes decision-making including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and allocation, and exit strategies. They are involved with all areas of the firm, including investment management, legal and compliance, information technology, human relations, and more. The right CFO will provide data-driven, risk-informed decision support for all capital allocation initiatives inside their company.
Having consistently been recognized and deemed best-in-class by the financial sector and for placing top financial leaders, SPMB is uniquely positioned to access sought after financial officers who have the proven leadership experience to guide your company on a clear trajectory toward growth and success.
Companies in different stages of growth and development have different needs. Start-up companies often require a financial leader who can serve in many functions and guide the company through make-or-break milestones like a capital raise, while later-stage businesses seek specialized talent to support the C-suite and manage specific functions to take a company to its next level of industry leadership.
At SPMB, we understand the specific skills necessary across both C-level and “Office of the CFO” roles—like VP of Finance, Controller, and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis—and actively search through a pool of qualified leaders across a spectrum of industries to identify candidates with the exact accounting, operational, financial reporting, and financial planning skills your company seeks.
As companies increasingly focus on sustainability and relevancy in today’s dynamic markets, demand for financial leaders with diverse perspectives has never been stronger. Executives and managers from different ethnic, racial, and gender backgrounds bring innovation through new opportunities, fresh ideas, and unique approaches to problem-solving.
Since 2022, a majority of our placements have helped diversify executive leadership, including 33% identifying as women and 21% representing racial or ethnic minorities. Let SPMB help your company reach its diversity goals in financial leadership.
As one of the top executive search firms in financial leadership, SPMB has helped hundreds of world-class companies fill CFO and other financial officer roles. Whether your firm is backed by venture capital, private equity, or the public markets, we can present a diverse group of financial officer candidates who can meet the responsibilities and challenges of growing your company’s assets.
Contact SPMB today to learn more about how our dedicated Financial Officers Practice can help you find the next superstar financial leader.