Pay for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has been rising, and with good reason: while all members of the C suite team are essential for success, the one whose hand is on the financial tiller is especially critical. They can put the organization up on the rocks of insolvency or steer you into fair seas. GRAYHAWK has deep experience in finding — and fairly pricing — CFOs for organizations of all sizes. Compensation has been escalating as run ups in the stock market increased the value of stock options.

Cash and capital are the fuel that allow an organization to move forward; cash to pay current expenses and capital to invest in the people, processes and initiatives that will ensure future success. The steward of cash and capital is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the role — and the responsibilities it entails — are changing rapidly.

Not everyone who’s handy with a ledger is cut out to be a great Chief Financial Officer. While the technical details of accounting, reporting and regulatory compliance are obviously important, great CFOs are distinguished by their mastery of things other than accounting.