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CFOs & Recruiters, Redux
My friend Cindy Kraft wrote a blog yesterday called “Recruiter Relationships“. The topic is near and dear to me, so I had to comment as I couldn’t help myself. You can read my comments on Cindy’s blog and add to it if you’d like. The topic of CFOs and their relationships with recruiters is not … Continue reading
When hiring a CFO, is LinkedIn the place to look?
A recent blog piece on ERE.net called Fishing in a Small Pond discusses, from the recruiter and company perspective, whether LinkedIn is the best source for candidates when looking to hire. Our own research shows that LinkedIn is not as great a source for CFO candidates as people think. Our CFO Moves Blog, which is the … Continue reading
4 Reasons you should use an Executive Search Firm when hiring your CFO
As CEO, Board Member, or VP of Human Resources of your organization, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to hire a CFO. Some companies take the decision to perform a search for their next CFO by themselves. This is a mistake. In past blog postings, I have detailed the reasons you … Continue reading
Ask Samuel: I’ve been approached for another opportunity
Dear Samuel, I am a CFO that is very committed to my employer. Recently, I was approached by someone I know to consider a CFO role with another company. The new opportunity sounds challenging, and right up my alley. I have been with my current employer for 4 years, and I think I’m ready for … Continue reading
Is it time to replace your CFO?
There have been lots of topics online recently about the need for a CFO. Some of these articles have been referred to in my previous blogs. I recently realized that these articles and blogs talk only about bringing a Chief Financial Officer on board, but do not about replacing a CFO. I’m very pro-CFO. I … Continue reading
“Get a CFO on board when you are ready to take on the world”
The title is a quote from Fred Wilson, a VC and Principal at Union Square Ventures, who recently wrote a blog titled “VP Finance vs CFO”. It’s an interesting blog – you should read it. It certainly got a lot of attention in the social media space (CFO, Tech and VC subsector) in the time since … Continue reading
The First 90 Days of a New CFO
Contrary to the way many people in the recruitment industry work, the successful placement of a CFO does not stop once an offer of employment is accepted by the new CFO. Actually, this is one of the most critical stages in the successful hire of a new CFO – Transition. If you look at the … Continue reading
Ask Samuel: How is the CFO job market?
Dear Samuel, I’m a CFO that is considering looking for my next career opportunity. Business conditions seem tough, and I’m concerned that this is not a good time to look for a new CFO role. How is the CFO job market? Worried in Wichita Dear Worried, You ask a question that almost every CFO I … Continue reading
Recruiter Relationships – Build them before you need them!
As a follow up to my previous guest blog post (CFOs and Recruiters: Beefs and Beef and How to Find the Best Recruiter for Your Needs) written for Cindy Kraft, CFO Coach, here is a glimpse of the latest post: Build your recruiter relationships BEFORE you need them. In my previous guest blog for Cindy How to Find … Continue reading
Dear CEO & Board: You can’t afford to hire the wrong CFO.
Hiring the wrong CFO can be detrimental to your business. Costs of hiring the wrong CFO include: Risk to your company reputation. A weak CFO will not help your company with what it needs. Not being able to get the most out of your CFO as soon as possible. Opportunity cost – the wrong CFO … Continue reading
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