Posts by VSP Team
I Need a Financial Executive – Should I Hire a CFO or a Controller?
As the CEO, President or Owner of an emerging or middle market business, you understand how important strong financial leadership is to your success. But before you can hire the right person, you need to determine the right role. One of the most common questions we hear from business leaders is: “Do I need a…
Read MoreVSP Places Controller at High-Growth, PE-Backed Company
Vision Search Partners has successfully recruited a Controller for a highly-acquisitive, private equity-backed & technology-enabled consumer insights and marketing services company. Our client sought an experienced financial leader to establish a best-in-class financial close and reporting process capable of supporting significant growth. Against significant time constraints, VSP successfully completed the search in 30 days. The selected…
Read MoreKey Takeaways from Our CFO Knowledge Network Session: Navigating Tariffs & Trade
Great turnout last Thursday at our CFO Knowledge Network session, Tariffs, Trade & Turbulence! Financial and operational executives from across Connecticut’s manufacturing sector gathered to discuss strategies for managing supply chain disruption and tariff volatility. Key highlights included an overview of CONNEX Connecticut and the Strategic Supply Chain Initiative, both valuable state-supported resources for strengthening supply…
Read MoreUpcoming CFO Knowledge Network Session: Tariffs, Trade & Turbulence
Upcoming CFO Knowledge Network session for manufacturing financial executives: Tariffs, Trade & Turbulence Feature discussion leaders:Paul S. Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer, State of ConnecticutJan Smallenbroek, Managing Director, National Practice Leader International Tax and Transfer Pricing, CBIZKevin Daly, Counsel, Robinson+Cole The current environment for global trade is facing an extraordinary degree of uncertainty. Tariff policy is shifting rapidly and unpredictably,…
Read MoreWhy Your Next Financial Executive Needs to Speak AI
Emerging and middle market businesses are facing a perfect storm: a shrinking accounting workforce and rising demands for more timely and accurate financial reporting & decision support. Since 2020, over 300,000 accountants have left the profession, and new accounting grads aren’t filling the gap. With fewer professionals entering the field and increasing pressure on finance…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Banquet – Connecticut 2025
An unforgettable evening at the Special Olympics banquet, where we had the honor of celebrating some truly inspiring athletes and hear their amazing stories. Vision Search Partners proudly sponsored a table and invited clients and friends of the firm to share in the joy, recognition, and community spirit.
Read MoreBringing AI into Focus for Finance Leaders
Our recent session, How Financial Executives Can Leverage AI to Boost Efficiency, offered finance leaders a clear, practical look at how AI is already transforming the finance function—cutting through the hype to focus on where it can deliver real value. With a packed room of finance leaders, our discussion leaders broke down AI’s rapid evolution and…
Read MoreVSP Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Annual Gala Fundraiser
Celebrating a great night of impact and positive inspiration at the Boys & Girls of Stamford Club Gala. As a board member, Tom sees firsthand the difference this organization makes in shaping bright futures.
Read MoreSuccessful Engagement – New VP of Finance Joins Fast-Growing PE-Backed Company
Vision Search Partners has successfully recruited a Vice President of Finance & Accounting for a rapidly growing, private equity-backed healthcare technology venture. Our client sought an executive to build a financial infrastructure that would support significant anticipated growth. VSP conducted a comprehensive search that produced eight highly qualified candidates, from which the new VP was chosen.…
Read MoreVision Search Partners Expands Team with Two Recruiters
Vision Search Partners LLC is thrilled to announce the addition of two talented professionals to our team: Katy Sherlock and Lorien Colleran, both joining as Managers, Candidate Development. “We’re excited to welcome Katy and Lorien to our growing team. With their diverse recruiting experience, established networks and deep understanding of the accounting/finance functional area, they will…
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