How Truity Partners helped a Wisconsin manufacturer conduct a nationwide search to identify and attract specialized government accounting talent in support of succession planning and long-term organizational growth.
Client:
A government contract manufacturer was in search of a Director of Government Accounting to strengthen their government contracting department and bolster their succession planning efforts. This role required an accounting leader with strong government accounting and contract experience to join their team on-site in Wisconsin.
Partnership:
Due to our deep roots and long-established operations in Wisconsin, our ability to recruit nationwide, and our strong relationships with the organization’s leadership team, our Executive Search team was entrusted to find their next Director of Government Accounting.
Our Unique Value:
Prior to connecting with candidates, our Executive Search team collaborated closely with key stakeholders to define the ideal candidate profile and discuss our shared expectations for the search. Together we outlined the technical competencies, leadership qualities, and cultural fit required to succeed in this position, while also identifying the potential challenges posed by the role’s niche focus and geographic location. Using these insights, our team crafted a tailored research and outreach strategy. Through our nationwide search, the Executive Search team targeted high-performing candidates with government contracting backgrounds from both public and consulting environments, resulting in a highly qualified slate of candidates for the hiring team to evaluate.
Process:
Due to our national candidate reach, we coordinated both virtual and on-site interviews with senior leadership. The Executive Search team also hosted traveling candidates, promoting Wisconsin and showcasing the region’s professional and lifestyle benefits. By managing interview and travel schedules and providing administrative support, we ensured a smooth interview and decision-making process for both the clients and the candidates.
Results:
From a strong slate of qualified candidates, the client extended an offer to a finalist based outside of the Midwest. This individual not only connected quickly with the leadership and accounting teams but also brought additional industry-specific expertise beyond what the client initially anticipated. The client expressed appreciation for our partnership, as this role will be pivotal to the future success of the department and organization. With two exceptional finalists to choose from, the client was able to make a confident hiring decision in a highly niche market.