Gratus conducts senior-level finance and accounting searches for organizations where the stakes are high. We work primarily on a retained basis — moving with urgency, discretion, and precision.
Senior finance and accounting talent is scarce in every sector — but industries with complex capital structures and investor scrutiny demand a higher standard of search.
We don't post and pray. Every search begins with a deep-dive brief, moves through a proprietary mapping process, and closes with a shortlist built on judgment — not volume.
Full Methodology →Deep time spent understanding your org, culture, capital structure, and the nuances that make this role uniquely difficult.
Direct outreach to passive candidates within our network — not job board postings.
Structured interviews and reference intelligence before anyone reaches your desk.
A curated shortlist — typically three to five candidates — with full context. We stay present through offer and onboarding.
Our preferred model. A retained engagement means we dedicate resources, move proactively, and are fully accountable to your timeline from day one.
For select engagements where a retained model isn't the right fit. Available for specific role types and established client relationships.
Justin Marcus and the Gratus team have been incredibly helpful in supporting both short and long-term staffing needs. Extremely responsive and consistently identifies excellent candidates.
Whether you have an active mandate or want to understand how a search would work, we're happy to have a confidential conversation.
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