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Senior Consultant connecting FS/PS recruiters with roles that elevate their careers
Salary: $75,000–$90,000 base + up to 50% commission
Location: Charlotte, NC | Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Role Feature: Build a CFO search desk under a global top biller
Our client is growing rapidly in the US and seeking a Principal Consultant to join their high-performing Charlotte office. Reporting into the Head of CFO Portfolio Search — a top global biller — this is a key hire as they continue scaling a lucrative function focused on placing senior finance talent into PE portfolio companies.
Following strong momentum and client demand, the business is investing heavily in Charlotte, where two of its highest billers are already based. You'll benefit from warm relationships, existing mandates, and true mentorship — but you'll also be expected to build your own desk, drive new business development, and grow your client base over time.
The Principal Consultant will:
* Place CFOs and CFO-1s into private equity portfolio companies across the U.S.
* Partner with PE firms and operating partners on retained and contingent mandates
* Run a full 360 desk — responsible for both delivery and new business development
* Work closely with a senior leader to scale the CFO function nationally
* Build a pipeline of clients while inheriting warm intros and high-quality search work
The Principal Consultant will need:
* 3–8 years' experience in executive search or mid-senior level recruitment (finance or FS preferred)
* Experience managing a 360 desk with a focus on both client development and delivery
* Proven ability to win new business and grow a client portfolio
* Confidence engaging senior stakeholders within PE funds and their portfolio companies
* Strong commercial drive and ambition to build a high-performing desk
The Principal Consultant will benefit from:
* $75,000–$90,000 base salary + 40–50% commission structure
* Warm client access and support from a million-dollar biller
* Access to retained, exclusive, and high-fee mandates ($60K–$200K+)
* LTIP / equity potential for long-term contributors
* A collaborative, non-corporate environment with no red tape
* Clear path to leadership as you scale your desk
* Hybrid model: 4 days in office, 1 day remote
* Full suite of benefits and growth-focused leadership
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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Pension plan
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
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Medical insurance
Paid maternity leave
401(k)
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