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Recruiting CFOs and financial executives

Companies across all industries are seeking Chief Financial Officers that are equally strategic and operational. A CFO serves as a trusted business partner across various functional aspects, while also assessing and implementing required systems and processes that enable a company to reach its next stage of growth. That’s why it’s critically important to assess financial executive candidates for both relevant past experience, as well as other critical attributes of a successful financial leader – like agility, emotional intelligence, and the ability to see the big picture.

Expertise to elevate your finance & accounting leadership

For over 40 years, JM Search has been dedicated to recruiting exceptional CFOs and financial executives for private equity-backed, private, and public companies. We understand the critical importance of getting it right when working at the executive level and are dedicated to supporting the ever-evolving needs of our clients and their businesses. Since 1980, we’ve expected nothing less and neither should you.

“As a candidate, I believe the process that your team ran was right up there among the best based on my experience. It was structured, disciplined, and appropriately thorough given the importance of the CFO position to your client. I can confirm that your search process identified a great mutual fit, and things are going very well for me and the Company.”

John Flanagan

Chief Financial Officer

MDC Interior Solutions

“The hiring of a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer has been a key factor in our success and we are grateful for the partnership with JM Search.”

Brad Lindaas

CEO

95 Percent Group

“With JM Search, we found our CFO in less time than the average search. Today, that CFO is performing at a high level and making a strong impact on both the team and company. JM got it right, again!

Evan Kramer

CEO

MotionPoint

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Executive positions recruited

Our team is comprised of former C-level executives and deeply experienced executive recruiting experts that know how to assess top talent across the following key roles:

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
  • SVP/VP Finance & Accounting
  • Controller
  • Head of FP&A
  • Audit & Tax
  • Investor Relations

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Executive search for CFOs and top finance and accounting executives

At JM Search, we specialize in identifying and placing top-tier financial executives. Our extensive network and deep understanding of the finance and accounting function enable us to pinpoint leaders who not only excel in their fields but also drive financial  strategy and growth. We are dedicated to identifying the right candidate  for each client, ensuring that every placement contributes to the client’s long-term success and leadership stability.

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