What We Do
Finance & Accounting Executive Search
We specialize exclusively in finance and accounting leadership — bringing precision, discretion, and deep market knowledge to every engagement.
C-Suite
CFO Search
The Chief Financial Officer is one of the most consequential hires an organization makes. We identify CFOs who do more than manage the numbers — they shape strategy, lead teams, and serve as true partners to the CEO and board.
- Public and private company CFO searches
- PE-backed and venture-backed environments
- First-time CFO transitions
- CFO succession planning
Senior Finance
Controller & VP Finance
Controllers and VP Finance leaders are the operational backbone of any finance organization. We place leaders who bring both technical depth and the management acumen to build and scale high-performing teams.
- Corporate Controller and Assistant Controller
- VP of Finance and Director of Finance
- Division and subsidiary finance leadership
- Finance transformation roles
Accounting
Accounting Leadership
From Chief Accounting Officers to Directors of Accounting, we find leaders who bring rigor, integrity, and the ability to build scalable accounting functions that support rapid growth.
- Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
- Director of Accounting and Reporting
- Technical accounting specialists
- Audit and compliance leadership
PE & Growth Equity
Private Equity Portfolio
PE-backed companies operate under unique pressures — tight timelines, value creation mandates, and exit preparation. We understand this environment and deliver finance leaders who thrive in it.
- Portfolio company CFO and Controller placements
- Value creation and EBITDA improvement mandates
- Carve-out and integration finance leadership
- Exit readiness and IPO preparation
Flexible Engagements
Interim & Fractional
Not every need requires a permanent hire. We provide experienced interim and fractional finance leaders for critical transitions, special projects, and situations where speed and flexibility are paramount.
- Interim CFO and Controller coverage
- Fractional CFO for growth-stage companies
- Finance leadership during M&A transactions
- Special project and transformation support
Our Model
Retained Search
Our retained search model ensures every engagement receives dedicated senior-level attention from kickoff to close. You work directly with a partner — not a team of junior recruiters — throughout the entire process.
- Dedicated senior partner on every search
- Comprehensive market mapping and outreach
- Rigorous candidate assessment and vetting
- Guaranteed placement with replacement policy
How We Work
Our Search Process
Discovery & Alignment
We begin every engagement with a deep-dive into your organization — culture, strategy, team dynamics, and the specific profile of leader you need. This foundation shapes everything that follows.
Market Mapping
We conduct a comprehensive mapping of the candidate universe — active and passive — drawing on our proprietary network and 15+ years of finance-focused relationships.
Candidate Assessment
Every candidate is rigorously evaluated against your criteria. We go beyond the resume — assessing leadership style, cultural fit, and long-term potential through structured interviews and reference conversations.
Presentation & Selection
We present a curated slate of qualified candidates with detailed profiles and our assessment. We facilitate interviews, manage feedback, and guide the selection process with transparency.
Offer & Close
We manage the offer process with care — advising on compensation, navigating counteroffers, and ensuring a smooth transition from acceptance to start date.
Onboarding Support
Our commitment doesn't end at placement. We stay engaged through the onboarding period to ensure the transition is successful — for both the executive and your organization.
Our Commitment
Senior attention on every search, start to finish.
Every engagement at Alliance is led by a senior partner. You'll never be handed off to a junior recruiter or lost in a large firm's pipeline. We take on a limited number of searches at any given time — so yours gets the focus it deserves.
Ready to Start a Search?
Tell us about your organization and the role you need to fill. We'll respond within one business day.