Chief Financial Officer

Job description

Garman Partners is an Engaged Search Firm specializing in working with mid-market organizations. The types of organizations where your work and passion can affect the outcomes for the organization.

We focus on three core items in our assessment of candidates for our clients: Head, Heart and Briefcase. This means we go much deeper than just a resume. We look at behavioral data to see if you are hard-wired for success in the role (Head). We also go to lengths to determine if the culture fits your idea of what a great workplace should be. (Heart). Finally, we look at the details of your skills and experience (Briefcase).

Want to be more than a cog in a machine? Want to help an already great machine actually run better, be more precise, increase the output - and get rewarded when you pull it off? That's a good start if you're interested in a newly created CFO role.

Have you dreamt of being in an organization where your voice is heard, and you have the ability to act on your ideas? This is that place. Have you wondered what it would be like if you were surrounded by a leadership team as intense as you are? This is that place. Have you wanted to be in a company that actually cares about their people - truly cares? Found it. Wanted to be around seasoned and proven winners in business? Perfect.

To get into the door, a passion for business is critical. If you see work as a J-O-B, you will probably get run out of this environment. This would be a key third addition to a Visionary and Integrator duo. You also get major bonus points if you seamlessly understand the Visionary and Integrator verbiage. You would need to match the enthusiasm for business these key leaders share. If you understand the importance of when to push, and when to pull from your team, you are doing the right things and this may be something that you'll be passionate about. If you answer "YES!" to the following questions, keep reading!

Have you been described as dynamic?

Do you think on your feet and assimilate information faster than most of your counterparts?

Ever wondered how you can act on your entrepreneurial spirit but without the inherent risk?

Do you love to challenge others, and enjoy a challenge in return?

Does winning come naturally to you?

Do you hate losing?

Do you hate people who complain about how hard things are?

This job requires strong analytical and technical abilities and demands fast, but carefully thought-out results. Strong leadership and control of the work process from beginning to end is necessary. The job centers around developing new ideas, systems and technology, and also analyzing and improving on old ones. A high level of expertise is expected and the ability to spot and correct errors is important. Work must be done right and quickly, while always focusing on accomplishing the goal and demanding the highest quality work from co-workers and subordinates. Interest and energy focuses primarily on the work at hand, with negligible inclination for small talk or social involvement. The broad scope of the job demands a factual, direct and authoritative style of communication. Decision-making, though swift, is very calculated and singular, with little reliance on consensus or collaborating opinions.

Yes, you need strong skills in financial strategy, and know how to apply them. Understanding and motivating a team of financial professionals is critical. Proving your ability to strategically manage cash flows in a fast growth business is a must-have. Proven results are required. If you've only dealt with Fortune 1000 issues, you'll probably not want to pursue this role.

If this opportunity is something that excites you and you see yourself in, let's schedule a time to talk! You can apply through LinkedIn or reach out to Abigail Edwards at for a confidential chat.