Hiring the right person is about more than filling an open position. Whether a company is addressing an immediate need or building a team for future growth, every hiring decision can have a lasting impact on the organization.
For finance transformation at PE-backed portfolio companies, Big Four firms are typically the better fit for large-scale, multi-workstream transformations that require deep bench strength across geographies. Boutique consulting firms are typically the better fit when speed, cost predictability, and hands-on, senior-level execution matter more than brand name — which describes most portfolio company engagements.
Company culture is shaped by more than leadership decisions, company values, or formal initiatives. One of the most influential factors is something employees experience daily: firm communication. From firm-wide announcements to everyday conversations between colleagues and managers, how information is shared throughout an organization can have a lasting impact on how employees feel about their workplace.
For professionals in public accounting, deciding when to make the move into industry or a fund can be a nerve-racking decision. Candidates often view this as a transitional moment, one they make with the hope of staying in industry or at a fund for the rest of their career.
Knowing when to bring in dedicated HR leadership, whether that leader should build a function from scratch or run one that already exists, and how to benchmark compensation for the role can be difficult to figure out without a frame of reference. If you’re a CEO, COO, or CFO evaluating your firm’s first (or next) HR hire, this guide covers the key considerations behind a successful HR leadership search.
Getting a job offer is exciting, but accepting it can be one of the most difficult decisions in the job search process. Once an offer is on the table, it is easy to focus on compensation, work-life balance, days in office, or the possibility of change. But deciding whether a new opportunity is truly the right move requires taking a step back and thinking about what matters most to you.
