4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by FIFTEEN WEST. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from FIFTEEN WESTSenior Consultant connecting FS/PS recruiters with roles that elevate their careers Salary: $75,000–$90,000 base + up to 50% commissionLocation: Charlotte, NC | Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)Role Feature: Build a CFO search desk under a global top billerOur 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 mandatesRun a full 360 desk — responsible for both delivery and new business developmentWork closely with a senior leader to scale the CFO function nationallyBuild a pipeline of clients while inheriting warm intros and high-quality search workThe 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 deliveryProven ability to win new business and grow a client portfolioConfidence engaging senior stakeholders within PE funds and their portfolio companiesStrong commercial drive and ambition to build a high-performing deskThe Principal Consultant will benefit from:$75,000–$90,000 base salary + 40–50% commission structureWarm client access and support from a million-dollar billerAccess to retained, exclusive, and high-fee mandates ($60K–$200K+)LTIP / equity potential for long-term contributorsA collaborative, non-corporate environment with no red tapeClear path to leadership as you scale your deskHybrid model: 4 days in office, 1 day remoteFull suite of benefits and growth-focused leadershipApply now!Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Business DevelopmentIndustries Staffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FIFTEEN WEST by 2xInferred from the description for this job Pension planDisability insuranceVision insurancePaid paternity leaveMedical insurancePaid maternity leave401(k)Get notified about new Recruiter jobs in Charlotte Metro .Charlotte, NC $50,000.00-$58,000.00 1 week agoCharlotte, NC $45,000.00-$50,000.00 2 weeks agoRecruiter – Entry Level | Technical Focus Recruiter - Entry Level (Sept 2025 Start Date) Charlotte, NC $72,400.00-$120,900.00 1 day agoCharlotte, NC $38,000.00-$40,000.00 3 days agoCharlotte, NC $50,000.00-$60,000.00 1 week agoEntry Level Technical Recruiter - CLT, NC (9.2.2025 Start Date) Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Advanced Technology Group Director - Recruitment (Onsite - Charlotte) Charlotte, NC $100,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks agoRock Hill, SC $70,000.00-$75,000.00 2 days agoCharlotte, NC $30,000.00-$50,000.00 1 week agoCharlotte, NC $72,400.00-$120,900.00 3 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr