2025 CFO ESSENTIALS

Beyond Finance: The CFO as the CEO's Right Hand

Welcome to B. Riley Farber’s 2025 Edition of CFO Essentials

Finding and retaining the right CFO isn’t just about filling a position—it’s about securing your organization’s future.

The role of the CFO has evolved far beyond traditional financial oversight. Today’s CFO is a strategic architect of business transformation, a technology innovator, and a key driver of sustainable growth. But how do you find—and keep—this caliber of talent?

Drawing from exclusive research and decades of executive search expertise, this comprehensive guide reveals:

  • The Hidden Dynamics of CFO Success – Our CEO survey uncovers what truly separates exceptional CFOs from the rest, giving you an insider’s advantage in identifying transformative talent that aligns with your goals and vision
  • Your Ownership Structure’s Impact – Discover why your company’s structure demands a specific type of CFO, and learn how to align your search with your long-term objectives (Critical insights for private equity, family-owned, and venture-backed companies)
  • The Strategic Power of Interim Solutions – Learn how strategic deployment of interim and fractional CFOs can drive transformation, manage transitions, and solve complex challenges while positioning your company for long-term success
  • Modern Retention Strategies That Work – Get exclusive access to proven frameworks for designing competitive compensation packages and long-term incentive plans that keep top CFO talent aligned with your company’s goals

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Tailored Insights for Your Business

  • Public Companies: Master the art of attracting CFOs who can balance shareholder demands with strategic growth, while navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ESG pressures with confidence
  • Private Companies: Discover how to compete for top CFO talent against public companies, and build a finance function that scales without missing a beat
  • Venture Capital Firms: Learn to identify and secure CFOs who can manage hypergrowth, navigate multiple funding rounds, and build the infrastructure needed for a successful exit
  • Private Equity Firms: Unlock strategies for recruiting CFOs who excel at rapid value creation, sophisticated debt structures, and building world-class finance teams in portfolio companies
  • Family Offices: Find finance leaders who understand the delicate balance of preservation and growth, while maintaining the privacy and legacy-focused approach unique to family enterprises

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