Precision Hiring for a Critical Finance Leadership Role
Key Metrics
- 6 Candidates presented
- 5 Candidates interviewed
- Role filled within 60 days
- High candidate quality noted by CFO
The Challenge
The Chief Financial Officer identified the need to make a leadership change within the tax function, requiring a highly confidential search for a VP of Tax. Due to the sensitivity of the transition, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process was critical.
Complicating the search further, the organization operates as a publicly traded company, bringing additional complexity and specialized tax requirements. Additionally, the tight-knit nature of the tax professional community made it more difficult to generate candidate interest without revealing the company’s identity.
The Solution
To protect confidentiality while still attracting qualified candidates, we implemented a structured approach that included nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) early in the process. This allowed us to engage high caliber candidates while safeguarding the client’s identity.
We leveraged our network and targeted outreach strategies to build interest based on the role’s scope, impact, and opportunity—without disclosing the company name. Our prior relationship with the CFO and established partnership with the HR team enabled us to align closely on expectations
and move efficiently through the process.
The Result
The search resulted in a strong slate of highly qualified candidates, with the CFO interviewing five of the six presented. The client noted being particularly impressed with the overall quality of the candidate pool.
The role was successfully filled within 60 days—an accelerated timeline given the confidential nature of the search and the complexities associated with a publicly traded organization. This engagement further strengthened our ongoing partnership with the company’s leadership and HR team.
