LEADERS WHO FIT.
PARTNERSHIPS THAT LAST.
Drive Talent is a boutique executive recruiting firm that delivers high-touch, relationship-driven search for placement of CFO's and Finance teams within small to mid-sized businesses.
WITH DRIVE TALENT, HIRING BECOMES A STRATEGIC INFLECTION POINT.
Fueling growth, loyalty, and lasting alignment between people and business goals.
OFFERINGS & SERVICES
We go beyond resumes and algorithms to uncover the stories that shape exceptional leadership – ensuring every placement is purposeful and impactful.
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RETAINED SEARCH
We operate under a retained search model—but with a flexible structure that blends the rigor of traditional search with milestone-based accountability. This performance-driven approach creates alignment and momentum from day one.
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FRACTIONAL SEARCH
Plug in short and long term Finance resources who act as an embedded partner to amp up the financial capabilities of your organization.
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TREASR.AI™
Our proprietary tool adds a new layer of insight to executive search—uncovering what drives candidates, what aligns with your culture, and how to make confident, high-impact hires.
OUR AREAS OF RECRUITING EXPERTISE
CFO
EVP of Finance
SVP of Finance
VP of Finance
Director of FP&A
Global Controller
Controller
Associate Controller
We provide particular impact to organizations experiencing aggressive growth or a transformation within leadership. We work with full-time and fractional Finance talent from CFO to the Director level.
Notably, we have successfully completed numerous executive-level searches for Private Equity clients and placements within their portfolio companies post investment.
Our clients include companies across industries and at all stages of growth.
WHO WORKS WITH US
We’ve navigated boom and bust cycles, shifting talent trends, and hundreds of make-or-break hiring moments—and bring this insight to every search in the following industries:
Advertising
Banking
Commercial & Investment Banking
Consumer Packaged & Durable Goods
Financial Services
Healthcare
Insurance
Management Consulting
Manufacturing
Medical Device
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Prop Trading & Trading Technology
SaaS – FinTech, InsureTech, HealthTech, Payments, EdTech
THE DRIVE TALENT DIFFERENCE
Our process is consultative, thoughtful, and tailored to the unique culture of each client—designed to uncover what matters most in both candidate and company.
Boutique Flexibility
Tailored contracts and solutions—never one-size-fits-all.
Relationship-Driven Approach
Built on authenticity, trust, and deep care for both clients and candidates.
Hands-On Search
The team that sells the work delivers the work—no handoffs to junior associates.
Industry Expertise
Proven ability to recruit across the Finance suite at the senior level, with specialized strength in Insurance and InsureTech.
Trusted by Repeat Clients
Genuine partnerships, long-term relationships, and referral-based growth.
Pattern Recognition & Insight
A sharp ability to read between the lines, flag misalignment early, and match people to the work that suits them.
CORE VALUES
SERVICE
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We are relentless in delivering an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates.
RESPECT
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We have a genuine investment in supporting the long-term success of every candidate and client.
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INTEGRITY
We are transparent, ethical, and uncompromising in our standards.
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TEAMWORK
We work collaboratively, both internally and with our clients, to achieve the right outcome.
WHY THE FOX?
Foxes are known for their intelligence, adaptability, and sharp instincts — qualities that perfectly reflect how we work.
Like the fox, we navigate complex landscapes with curiosity and strategy, uncovering the best opportunities even in unexpected places.
Our approach is both clever and calculated:
we listen, observe, and act with precision.
Whether we’re connecting exceptional talent or guiding companies through critical hires, we channel the fox’s balance of intuition and expertise to deliver smart, lasting results.
At Drive Talent, we believe recruiting should be more than filling a role—it’s about finding leaders who shape the future of your company.
Too often, recruiting becomes a race to fill roles, not a process rooted in trust, alignment, and long-term success.
Over the years, we’ve worked with founders and companies navigating real complexity—growth, pivots, culture shifts—and we’ve seen what actually makes the difference: people who fit.
GET TO KNOW TREASR.AI™
The perfect fit doesn’t live in a resume.
That’s why we built treasr.ai™, our proprietary platform that helps uncover what really matters:
Values, lived experience, and turning points. It’s not just a tool—it’s the connective tissue between candidate and company. Together, Drive Talent and treasr.ai offer a story-driven approach to hiring that creates stronger matches, healthier teams, and hires that last.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
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Why Job Listing Qualifications Feel Absurd
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The 2026 CFO Agenda Balancing. Cost pressures with growth and AI ambitions
As finance leaders approach 2026, a Gartner survey of more than 200 CFOs reveals a landscape shaped by competing priorities.
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Disruption In Accounting: The CPA Shortage Meets The Rise Of AI
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CONTACT US
Kimley Cox
CEO & Founder
kcox@drivetalent.co