- WHAT WE ARE SEEING
The hiring landscape has shifted.
PE-backed companies face specific challenges when hiring finance leaders. These are the realities we help our clients navigate. These are the realities we help our clients navigate every day.
- OUR EXPERIENCE
Proven across industry leaders.
These select engagements demonstrate the depth of our finance placement capability.
Woodsage is an industrial manufacturing company headquartered in Holland, Ohio. Founded in 1975, the company specializes in precision conveyor rollers, steel tubing, and custom-fabricated components for material handling and industrial applications. As part of the ProVeyance Group, Woodsage provides engineered manufacturing solutions that support conveyor systems, distribution centers, and industrial operations worldwide.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Vice President, Sales
Mangieri Electric is an electrical contracting company headquartered in Galesburg, Illinois. Founded in 1982, the company provides electrical installation, maintenance, and repair services for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers. Mangieri Electric specializes in electrical system upgrades, lighting, industrial automation, generator installations, and emergency electrical services throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- General Manager
Milk Source is an agricultural and dairy farming company headquartered in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Founded in 1994, the company operates large-scale dairy farms throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest, producing milk used in cheese, butter, and other dairy products. Milk Source is recognized for its commitment to sustainable agriculture, animal care, and innovative farming technologies that improve operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Chief Financial Officer
Snap-on Incorporated is a global manufacturer and distributor of professional tools and equipment headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Founded in 1920, the company is a leading provider of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, tool storage systems, and automotive repair solutions. Snap-on serves professional technicians, industrial businesses, and commercial customers in more than 130 countries through its franchise network and distribution channels.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Director of Strategic Sourcing
- Director of Continuous Improvement
- Senior Manager of Product Management
- Vice President, Continuous Improvement
Mizkan America is a food manufacturing company headquartered in Mount Prospect, Illinois. As part of the global Mizkan Group, the company is a leading producer of condiments, sauces, and specialty food products. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as RAGÚ, Bertolli, Holland House, and Nakano, serving retail, foodservice, and industrial customers across North America.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Vice President, Finance & Accounting
Deflecto is a manufacturing company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company specializes in innovative office, safety, storage, and air distribution products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. With more than 60 years of experience, Deflecto manufactures thousands of products, including dryer venting systems, office accessories, sign holders, and transportation safety equipment.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Senior Vice President, Operations
- Vice President, Human Resources
- Vice President, Marketing
FireKing is a security and storage solutions manufacturer headquartered in New Albany, Indiana. Founded in 1951, the company specializes in fire-resistant filing cabinets, safes, and secure storage products designed to protect valuable documents and assets. FireKing serves businesses, government agencies, and institutions with durable, high-security solutions that provide protection against fire, theft, and physical damage.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Chief Financial Officer
Deep roots in placing finance leaders at PE-backed companies.
Our team has placed finance leaders, from Controllers and Directors of Financial Reporting through Vice Presidents of Finance and Chief Financial Officers, into private equity-backed companies across manufacturing, technology, services, and consumer products. We can bring that same depth to Engineered Performance Technologies' Vice President of Financial Reporting search and the Chief Financial Officer succession plan behind it. Many of these searches must be conducted confidentially, and we are fully prepared to do so.
Our experienced and specialized consultants know the realities of automotive aftermarket manufacturing, including performance parts, vehicle tuning and calibration software, diagnostic equipment, and precision instrumentation. They understand the dynamics of private equity-backed portfolio companies, the importance of financial leadership in driving value creation, and the specific demands of placing finance executives, from Vice President of Financial Reporting through Chief Financial Officer, into companies navigating complex reporting structures, acquisition integration, and sponsor expectations.
Our consultants bring deep experience placing finance leaders into private equity-backed environments, where the reporting cadence is faster, the accountability
- Our Executive Search Process
From engagement to integration.
The need for qualified senior-level executives is drastically outpacing the supply.
- OUR SERVICES
Leadership Hiring Requires More Than a Resume Search.
Senior leadership roles often require a more focused and structured hiring approach. Executive search allows organizations to proactively identify and evaluate leadership talent rather than relying only on candidates who are actively looking for new opportunities.
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