CFO Executive Search Firms

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The Big Search

thebigsearch.com

Technology-focused executive search firm specializing in connecting tech founders with top-tier talent across Europe. Founded in 2014 in Amsterdam, they focus on Go-To-Market, People, Finance, Operations, CEO, and Board positions for innovative tech companies.

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AGB Search

agbsearch.com

Specializing in higher education leadership. Focuses on identifying leaders for president, chancellor, and other senior roles.

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Allen Austin

allenaustin.com

Retained executive search firm assisting companies in engineering, procurement, and construction sectors to find executive-level talent.

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Altus Partners

altus-partners.com

Data & Analytics Practice for private equity firms. Data engineering, data science, machine learning, and analytics professionals.

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Amrop

amrop.com

Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with strong European presence.

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Avery Point Group

averypointgroup.com

Specializes in manufacturing and operations recruitment. Focus on identifying top-tier transformation leaders for executive roles.

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Bespoke Partners

bespokepartners.com

Specializing in recruiting CMOs for software and SaaS companies. Network of over 700,000 successful software executives.

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BiotechExec

biotechexec.com

Network of over 450 biotech and medtech executives. Provides strategic business solutions to bring life-changing products to market.

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Blue Signal Search

bluesignal.com

Connects government agencies with highly qualified professionals for CEO, CFO, and Public Administration Manager roles.

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CEO Search Partners

ceosearchpartners.com

Specializes in food and food-related industries including CPG and retail. Extensive experience placing top-level executives.

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CFO Search

cfo-search.com

Specializes in CFO, Corporate Controller, and executive-level finance positions on contingency basis. Extensive experience across industries.

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Compass Partners International

compasspartners.com

Executive search firm specializing in private equity portfolio company leadership.

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Cowen Partners

cowenpartners.com

Founded in 2015, specializes in C-suite and senior executives. Recognized by Forbes and Hunt Scanlon. Focus on diversity and inclusion.

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CPG Connect

cpgrecruitment.com

Focused entirely on Consumer Goods industry. Network of 120,000+ professionals across North America. All disciplines and levels.

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D. Hilton Associates

dhilton.com

Specializes in executive recruiting for credit unions. President/CEO searches, C-suite searches, executive management succession planning.

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Development Guild

developmentguild.com

Nonprofit executive search with deep expertise in arts and culture. Leveraging 45+ years of experience.

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ECA Partners

eca-partners.com

Recognized for efficiency in CFO placements. Offers both permanent and interim executive search services. High success rate.

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Egon Zehnder

egonzehnder.com

Leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm.

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EVRecruitment

evrecruitment.com

Focus on electric vehicle sector. Recruitment for lithium-ion integrated battery solutions, EV fintech, battery storage manufacturers.

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Falcon Partners

falcon-pe.com

Exclusively serving private equity firms and portfolio companies. Over 500 assignments for 50+ private equity sponsors since 2010.

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Fidler and Associates

fidlerandassociates.com

Premier executive search firm in DSO industry. Partners with emerging groups and large, PE-backed organizations. Unmatched reputation.

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Global Talent Solutions

gtsrecruiters.com

25+ years experience in executive search for agriculture, biotech, and renewables. 98% search completion rate and 96% candidate retention.

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Hedlin Ag Enterprises

hedlinag.com

Since 1975, providing retained executive search for agribusinesses, cooperatives, and associations. Thorough and time-tested process.

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Heidrick & Struggles

heidrick.com

One of the world's premier providers of executive search and leadership consulting services.

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Herd Freed Hartz

herdfreedhartz.com

Proven track record in real estate and construction. Delivers exceptional candidates for real estate investment, commercial construction, property management.

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Holden Richardson

holdenrichardson.com

Focus on senior management roles in diversified industrial, automotive, energy, and software. 50+ years combined experience.

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InterimExecs

interimexecs.com

Focus on providing interim executive services. Connects companies with experienced leaders for temporary CEO and CFO roles.

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Isaacson Miller

imsearch.com

Recognized for work in higher education executive search. History of successful placements in academic leadership roles.

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Jack Hammer Executive Search

jhammerglobal.com

Recognized in 2022 as Top 5 executive search firm in EdTech recruiting. Built leadership teams for global EdTech and e-learning companies.

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Jackson Executive Search

jacksonai.com

Focus on Southeast region and nationwide. Matches top-level candidates with premier manufacturers.

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Jennings Executive Search

jenningsexec.com

Specializes in sourcing top-tier talent for Office of the CFO. Focus on strategic finance, FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, audit, tax.

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JM Search

jmsearch.com

Named a Top 40 Healthcare & Life Sciences Search Firm by Hunt Scanlon Media, with 75% year-over-year revenue growth in 2023.

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JWB Hospitality

jwbhospitality.com

Bespoke recruitment for luxury hospitality. Partners with restaurants, boutique hotels, resorts, and private clubs across the U.S.

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Keller Executive Search

kellerexecutivesearch.com

Leading executive search firm specializing in various industries and C-suite placements.

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Kincannon & Reed

krsearch.com

Global executive search and leadership development exclusively for food and agriculture industries. Unmatched network.

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Kingsley Gate Partners

kingsleygate.com

Executive search firm focused on industrial, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership.

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Korn Ferry

kornferry.com

Global organizational consulting firm helping clients synchronize strategy and talent.

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Maneva Group

manevagroup.com

Boutique firm exclusively focused on nonprofit sector. Emphasizes diversity and aggressive outreach. Recruiters have significant leadership experience.

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Marc-Allen Associates

marc-allen.com

Leading retail contingency search firm in the U.S. since 1997. Over 1,700 executive placements.

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Martyn Bassett Associates

mbassett.com

Executive recruitment for product and product design roles. Over 250 successful searches in this domain.

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NRH Search

nrhsearch.com

30+ years experience in hospitality and restaurant industries. Focus on C-Level, VP, Director, and senior leadership roles.

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Odgers Berndtson Canada

odgersberndtson.com

Leading Canadian executive search and leadership advisory firm.

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Osborne Financial Search

osbornefinancialsearch.com

Recruiting CFOs, VPs, and Directors of Finance for owner-managed and mid-sized companies. One-year full replacement guarantee.

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Pender & Howe

penderhowe.com

E-commerce recruiter connecting business leaders with people they need. Helps companies hire leadership candidates providing critical direction.

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Robert Half

roberthalf.com

Leading marketing staffing agency. Connects businesses with skilled professionals in branding, graphic design, digital marketing, content creation.

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Robert Half Executive Search

roberthalf.com

Global staffing and executive search firm with expertise across finance, accounting, and technology.

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Russell Reynolds Associates

russellreynolds.com

Global leadership advisory and search firm focused on helping clients build great teams.

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Russell Reynolds Associates

russellreynolds.com

Global presence, excels in identifying and developing exceptional HR leadership talent. Focus on aligning talent with business objectives.

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Shanley Search Partners

shanleysearch.com

Committed to connecting exceptional talent with credit union clients. Focus on leadership positions aligned with values and operational goals.

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Solomon Page

solomonpage.com

Top 70 HR/Diversity search firms for 2024. Three decades of experience shaping organizations through consultative and collaborative approach.

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Stanton Chase

stantonchase.com

Established in 1990. 76 offices in 45 countries. Executive search and leadership advisory across technology, healthcare, finance, consumer goods.

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Talent One

thetalentone.com

Specializes in venture capital executive recruiting. Partners with VC firms and portfolio companies to place executives across leadership functions.

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Talentfoot

talentfoot.com

Top fintech executive search firm in 2025 with 98% success rate. Specializes in emerging fintech sectors, reducing time-to-hire by threefold.

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TGC Search

tgcsearch.com

Specialized Chief Marketing Officer recruitment strategies. Focuses on identifying and securing top-tier marketing leadership.

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The Caldwell Partners

caldwell.com

Executive search firm with strong presence in Dallas and across North America.

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The Renaissance Network

ren-network.com

Forbes #1 recruiter exclusively focused on Education and Technology for 5 consecutive years. Unparalleled access to top-tier EdTech talent.

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Tier One Talent

tieronetalent.com

Known for successful executive searches in the SaaS industry. Experience in confidential CTO placements.

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Torch Group

torchgroup.com

Specializes in operations executive recruiting. Identifies leaders for COO, VP of Operations, Director of Supply Chain roles.

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True Platform

trueplatform.com

HardTech Practice launched in 2025. Focus on semiconductors, compute, communications networks, robotics, drones, VR/XR. 50+ placements, 20+ CEOs.

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Vantedge Search

vantedgesearch.com

Provides executive recruitment in procurement and supply chain. Deep industry knowledge to place CPOs and supply chain transformation leaders.