Business Details
Trusted CFO Executive Search Partner
Harvest CFO is a national executive recruiting firm dedicated to delivering permanent and interim CFOs for private equity portfolio companies. Our approach combines deep subject matter expertise, an extensive network of successful PE portfolio company CFOs, and a proven end-to-end recruiting process. We prioritize relationship-driven engagements, collaborating closely with PE firms, portfolio company executive teams, and candidates to ensure cultural fit and strategic alignment. With over 10 years of experience and a nontraditional fee structure, we act as value-add partners, focusing on maximizing ROI for our clients. Our rigorous candidate due diligence identifies top-tier financial leaders who drive growth and operational excellence.We emphasize understanding each client's unique business dynamics, culture, and goals to deliver CFOs who serve as true business partners. Our team's firsthand experience as CFOs and industry experts enables us to evaluate candidates with unparalleled insight. Client testimonials highlight our commitment to transparency, communication, and successful placements across diverse industries. We specialize in interim CFO roles that often transition to permanent positions, delivering stability and accelerating business objectives. Our national network and proprietary database ensure access to high-caliber candidates tailored to specific industry and functional requirements.
Services
Executive Search
Interim CFO Placement
PE Portfolio CFO Recruitment
CFO Due Diligence
Leadership Transition Support
Highlights and features
- We bring 30+ years of CFO experience from our CEO and deep industry expertise.
- Our proprietary network includes hundreds of successful PE portfolio company CFOs.
- We use a proven, customized recruiting process focused on cultural and strategic fit.
- Our relationship-driven approach prioritizes collaboration with PE firms and executive teams.
- Nontraditional fee structure aligns with client goals for maximum value creation.
What people say
Detailed approach
Thorough candidate due diligence
Excellent communication
Successful hires
Value-add approach
Services
Executive Search
Specialized executive search services for permanent CFO roles in private equity portfolio companies. Our process combines industry expertise with cultural assessment to identify financial leaders who drive growth and operational excellence. We focus on strategic alignment between PE firms, management teams, and candidates.
Interim CFO Placement
Rapid deployment of interim CFOs with industry-specific experience for private equity portfolio companies. Our network enables placements within 5-10 business days, prioritizing local candidates to ensure cultural fit and operational continuity during transitional periods.
CFO Due Diligence
Comprehensive due diligence process assessing CFO candidates' strategic capabilities, operational experience, and cultural alignment. Our proprietary methodology minimizes risk while identifying leaders who deliver measurable ROI for private equity investments.
People
Don Hillier
Managing Director and CEO
30-year CFO and entrepreneurship veteran with expertise in M&A transactions and interim leadership. Holds MBA in corporate finance from Duquesne University. Leads Harvest CFO's engagements while leveraging firsthand operational experience.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We work across industrial, financial services, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and niche regulated sectors.
How quickly can you place an interim CFO?
Our network enables placements within 5-10 business days while maintaining rigorous candidate evaluation standards.
Do you work with international companies?
While our focus is US-based PE portfolio companies, our team has experience with international operations and cross-border transactions.
What differentiates your search process?
Our proprietary due diligence methodology combines cultural assessment, operational experience evaluation, and strategic alignment metrics tailored to PE objectives.
Reviews (1)
Tom Nims
Jun 15, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
We made a placement (employee) with Harvest CFO. The person still works there. They never paid the invoice, then recruited one of our employees away from us. Why would anyone use this company or work for them ever again if you have any values or ethics?
We made a placement (employee) with Harvest CFO. The person still works there. They never paid the invoice, then recruited one of our employees away from us. Why would anyone use this company or work for them ever again if you have any values or ethics?