FINDING, HIRING, RETAINING
Finance & Executive Leadership TALENT
CAN SEEM LIKE MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
My name is Chad Spencer, and as the Founder & Managing Partner of Hazeltine Executive Search, I help finance and accounting leaders secure the talent that transforms organizational performance - whether you're a Private Equity portfolio company, a high-growth corporate finance team, a Family Office, or a newly public company navigating complex reporting requirements.
Here's the challenge: your competitors are recruiting your best people every single day. When growth accelerates or complexity increases, finding the right CFO, Controller, or VP of Finance becomes critical. A single mis-hire doesn't just cost time and money - it delays strategic initiatives, frustrates stakeholders, and puts your goals at risk.
This is where Hazeltine excels.
We specialize in connecting you with Big Four-trained CPAs and investment banking-caliber professionals who bring the discipline, sophistication, and precision complex financial environments demand. Our proprietary video-first process eliminates guesswork - every candidate has been personally vetted through recorded video interviews you can review on your schedule. No generic resumes. No wasted time.
The results: a nearly 100% fill rate and a 57-day average time to fill.
Whether you're building a finance team for a portfolio company, replacing a retiring Controller, or constructing SEC reporting capabilities, we connect you with leaders who deliver immediate impact and remain for the long term.
Where Elite Talent Meets Organizational Excellence
Growing organizations, whether private equity-backed, family-owned, or newly public, face unique pressures. Inaccurate reporting frustrates boards and stakeholders. The lack of actionable forecasts stalls strategic planning. Leadership spends time fixing financial issues instead of driving growth. Meanwhile, inferior recruiting solutions waste weeks on unqualified candidates and damage your employer brand.
At Hazeltine, we eliminate these frustrations through genuine partnership and process excellence. Our weekly video check-ins maintain momentum, our sophisticated vetting ensures every candidate can handle organizational complexity, and our 12-month guarantee with first-year follow-up drives industry-leading retention.
We've placed over 200 finance executives in 10 years—from entire accounting divisions to C-suite leaders—with a 95% placement rate and 100% repeat client rate. Our clients include organizations who've trusted us with multiple critical searches across their teams.
Our goal is simple: deliver transformational hires who elevate performance, strengthen leadership, and create lasting value for your organization.
Precision in Talent Matching
At Hazeltine, we understand that growing organizations need more than technical competence—they need leaders who thrive in complex, fast-paced environments. Our proprietary process combines AI-powered sourcing, video transparency, and deep Big Four/investment banking relationships to identify professionals who bring both the technical mastery and the hands-on execution capability your business demands.
A Strategic, Transparent Partnership
Unlike resume flippers who disappear after sending bullet points, Hazeltine operates as your true strategic partner. Our secure client portal provides 24/7 visibility into every candidate, our weekly meetings ensure continuous alignment, and our video-first approach gives you authentic insight into how candidates think and communicate before you invest interview time. We're not just filling roles—we're building the finance leadership that drives your next stage of growth.
The Right Conversation Can Reshape Your Next Quarter
Timing is everything when securing critical finance leadership. Whether you're filling a CFO seat during a transition or building finance leadership across your organization, the right conversation can change your trajectory.
Let’s discuss how Hazeltine helps finance and accounting leaders secure the talent that keeps strategic initiatives on track and organizational goals on schedule.
Start the conversation today.
If you do not see a time available that works for you, please email Chad Spencer directly at chad@hazeltineexecutivesearch.com as there may be flexibility to move things around.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY:
"I reached out to Chad regarding several key positions for Silver Creek Midstream. Chad added immediate value to the search process with his vast network of contacts. Each search Chad delivered candidates who were great matches for our position and culture. The difference in working with Chad is that he listens well and works hard to deliver someone who not only is a good match for the organization, but the organization is a good opportunity for the candidate. I call Chad the "surgeon". The reason is he delivers precisely a candidate that fits the organization. Versus a shotgun approach of sending candidates and hope one works.."
"Chad found me my current job. He was extremely responsive, professional and full of great advice. I’d recommend to Chad to any of my friends or peers. "
"Chad was very proactive during my recruitment at my current company and very informative during the whole process. Overall, a great resource and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a new position in the energy industry."
"I came across Hazeltine and seeked to talk directly with Chad Spencer. After Chad critiqued my LinkedIn page and offered to get me placed into a dream job using his online program, I took the plunge and enrolled into his training program following the program to the "T". Within two weeks, I had multiple interviews and multiple job offers. At this time, I am working a wonderful career oriented engineering position for one of the most recognized oil and gas operators in the world."
"Chad has been a great resource. He takes the time to understand what his client needs, finds a list of qualified candidates, and helps his client understand what the recruit is looking for in a new role. Chad understands that we need someone who has the skills and fits in temperament. But beyond recruitment, I have come to rely on him for advice on several different areas as he is knowledgeable about a broad professional spectrum.."
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