Re-Recruiting High Performers: Lessons from College Coaches in the Transfer Portal Era

In today’s competitive job market, hiring managers must think more like college coaches navigating the transfer portal. Just as top-tier college programs must continually re-recruit their best athletes to keep them from transferring, companies must actively engage and retain their high-performing employees year after year. Employees, like athletes, have more options than ever, and those…

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Upcoming CFO Knowledge Network Session: How Financial Executives Can Leverage AI to Boost Efficiency

Hosted by Vision Search Partners LLC and CBIZFeatured Discussion Leaders: Jenna Allegretto, CPA, Paul Gulbin & Salvatore Tirabassi We’ve all heard the buzz around AI—but how can financial executives actually apply it to drive real efficiency and smarter decision-making? At our upcoming session, we’ll cut through the noise with practical insights, real-world examples, and tangible…

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CFO Knowledge Network Recap – Building a Sustainable Fractional or Interim CFO Practice

At last week’s CFO Knowledge Network session, we tackled key challenges in building a sustainable fractional or interim CFO practice, covering issues such as business development, pricing strategies, business models, and securing the right support resources. Attendees exchanged valuable insights on overcoming these obstacles while positioning their practices for long-term success. It was an engaging…

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Inspiring the Next Generation: The Power of Career Exposure & Mentorship

Career exploration is more than just a conversation—it’s an opportunity to spark ambition, build connections, and inspire confidence. Through the Career Exposure Program at Boys & Girls Club of Stamford led by VSP Partner, Tom Iacono, we’re helping young minds discover new career possibilities. Recently we were honored to collaborate with some of the heroes…

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VSP Fills Crucial FPA Leadership Role for Renowned CPG Company

Vision Search Partners has successfully recruited a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for a prominent consumer goods company. Our Fairfield County-based client sought an exceptional FP&A leader to oversee critical functions, including budgeting, strategic planning and decision support. VSP conducted a comprehensive search that produced a pool of five highly qualified candidates, from which…

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Economic Summit + Outlook 2025 

Great insights at yesterday’s CBIA Economic Summit + Outlook 2025. Happy to hear of Gov. Lamont’s commitment to the spending cap. Excellent presentation from Jack Mahoney at Indeed. The anticipated downward trend in the labor force participation rate beginning in 2026 is concerning, although I have to wonder whether AI will fill that void.

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Upcoming Event: The CFO’s Role in Managing Enterprise Risk

Join Vision Search Partners & CBIZ as we host the next CFO Knowledge Network session: The CFO’s Role in Managing Enterprise Risk. Hosted by Vision Search Partners & CBIZFriday, January 17, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CBIZ New Haven Large Conference Room555 Long Wharf Drive8th FloorNew Haven, CT 06511 Discussion Leaders Summary In…

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Vision Search Partners Welcomes Jessica Cooney to the Team

Vision Search Partners LLC is excited to announce that Jessica Cooney has joined our team as Manager, Candidate Development. “Jessica’s extensive accounting and audit experience will enable her to thoroughly assess the qualifications and professional backgrounds of the candidates we represent. This expertise will be instrumental in our ability to reduce our clients’ hiring risks.”…

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