Financial and Operational
Executive Search

CMF Associates' Financial and Operational Executive Search specializes in sourcing middle-market COOs, CFOs, controllers, and other financial- and information technology-based talent. We are experts in understanding the financial and operational leadership necessary for middle-market companies to remain competitive globally. Download PDF »

Middle-market clients come to CMF during periods of growth, reorganization, acquisitions/divestitures and planned/unplanned transitions to fill needs quickly and to upgrade talent in particular roles.

Why Choose CMF?

• We close candidates. We quickly recognize the nuances that set great candidates apart from good candidates, and articulate your opportunity most effectively to them. Furthermore, we are experts in negotiating market rate contracts with candidates to get to the finish line, generally in 90-120 days.
• Our people have current middle-market financial and operational perspective. Our management team has significant experience sitting in COO, CFO, controller and information technology chairs at middle market companies, and our consulting team performs these roles every day in the field; we speak your language and understand the unique challenges of the middle market which makes it easier for us to hone requirements and assess candidates.
• We ensure a better candidate fit with a “deep dive” analysis. We spend time up front understanding the specific work environment, job requirements, and behavioral and leadership characteristics required for success, so that we can more efficiently evaluate candidates.
• We integrate executive search with an interim staffing offering if needed to ensure reporting and performance of daily activities, controls and analyses to support your finance or operating team during the leadership transition.

On-Demand Internal Recruiting

CMF offers a complete on-the-ground internal recruiting solution for larger businesses requiring multiple department hires due to office relocation, department reorganization, or other company transactions and transitions. Our financially literate, operationally oriented recruiting team works within the client’s organization as an internal recruiting department, or as a supplement to the client’s existing department.

CMF’s financial and operational perspective means we recognize the subtle differences in technical acumen and “soft skills” that characterize superior candidates and highest-performing departmental team members. Because our management team has significant experience in recruiting, we know how to establish an effective department structure and build a high-quality supporting team to drive volume recruiting at your company.