Executive search services: retained, engaged & contingent.
ATG offers retained, engaged, and contingent search across four finance disciplines. The model you choose determines exclusivity, prioritization, and fee structure — never the quality of the search or the partner leading it.
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Pick the level of commitment that fits the search.
Every engagement is led by Tom personally. The three models differ in exclusivity, payment structure, and prioritization — not in the rigor of the work or the calibre of candidates presented.
Retained Search
Exclusive, consultative engagements for the leadership hires that define a firm's next chapter — CFOs, VPs of Finance, Controllers, and senior ABL or PE roles where the cost of a misfire is high.
- —Exclusive engagement; ATG is the only firm working the search
- —Fee structured in stages across the search lifecycle
- —Highest priority and dedicated partner attention
- —12 and 24-month placement review built in
Engaged Search
A mid-tier model with partial up-front commitment and prioritized attention. Built for hiring leaders who need urgency without full retained terms — or who want to test a relationship first.
- —Partial fee paid up-front; balance on placement
- —Priority attention and faster turnaround than contingent
- —Non-exclusive but prioritized over contingent searches
- —Same partner-led process as retained
Contingent Search
Success-fee model for ad-hoc roles. Lower commitment, no upfront cost, but the same partner-led screening and presentation standard. Best when speed and optionality matter more than exclusivity.
- —Fee paid only on successful placement
- —No upfront commitment from the hiring company
- —Same screening rigor; selectivity preserved
- —Good fit for replacement or growth-team hires
Four specializations. Deep fluency in each.
ATG places talent across four interconnected finance disciplines. We don't dabble in IT, sales, marketing, or general operations roles — and we don't apologize for the focus.
Asset-Based Lending
Origination, underwriting, portfolio management, and field examination roles at non-bank lenders, finance companies, and bank ABL groups. Senior business development through analyst-level placements.
Private Equity
Operating roles at PE firms and senior finance leadership at PE-backed portfolio companies. Diligence professionals, operating associates, and post-acquisition value creation hires across middle-market and growth-stage deals.
Accounting
Technical accounting, audit, and reporting roles at Fortune 1000 companies, PE-backed businesses, and growth-stage firms. Big Four-trained candidates moving into industry, and industry-to-industry CPA placements.
Corporate Finance
FP&A, financial systems, IT finance, and financial services leadership across mid-market and enterprise companies. Senior individual contributors through CFO-level placements.
Not sure which model fits your search?
Tell us about the role and timeline. Tom will recommend the engagement that makes the most sense — and tell you honestly if ATG isn't the right fit.
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