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Active Assignments
This list highlights some of the searches that are currently underway. If you think you are well qualified for one of these opportunities, you may e-mail your resume to K&A for consideration. If you know someone who might be a serious contender for one these positions, please let us know confidentially or forward the description to them.
This client is an independent community banking institution headquartered in Northeastern Pennsylvania. With well over $1 billion in assets, the organization has experienced strong organic growth, and has a rich history with strong ties to local communities, customers and employees. The bank has faced serious challenges in the past year and a half due to the unfavorable economic climate and other extenuating circumstances. The Board of Directors is 100% committed to an independent future, and to strengthening the bank's position as a valued regional community bank.
The Board of Directors will look to the new President and CEO to refine and execute the strategy that will transition the bank to a stronger position. The bank is well capitalized at this time, and has already strengthened several key functions within the organization as part of the evolution of leadership taking place. The President and CEO must have an open, communicative and approachable style with employees, the community, fellow senior executives, regulators and the Board. He/She must possess exceptional leadership and communication skills, as well as a track record of success, ideally in turning around a banking institution. The new leader must also bring creative ideas to the table, and be able to develop a thoughtful plan for growth in the future. Lastly, experience in a public company, and an appreciation for today’s governance dynamics, will be critical for success in this role.
This unique and entrepreneurial company provides powerful risk and performance management solutions to meet corporation's incresing governance demands for transparency and oversight. The company has recently entered a new growth phase via diversified product offerings. To support this expansion, the company has created the new position of Chief Operating Officer. This individual will be responsible for creating a nimble, high performing platform from which the company can sustain rapid growth with world class delivery.
Key responsibilties of the new COO will be to build a team of knowledge transfer sales consultants with significant experience working with large, complex clients; drive multi-year software license agreements via consultant teams; partner with executive leadership to create a business plan that is clearly communicated; develop and deliver branding, marketing and lead generation processes; and create a motivated world-class sales and operations team, while ensuring operational durability with sufficient depth within disciplines. Prior experience with Board and executive level consulting services, combined with a deep understanding of value added technology will be critical for success in this role. Based in Suburban Philadelphia.
The new Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) will have worldwide responsibility for all technology strategy, systems and support for this international company. The CIO will need to be both a strong strategist as well as an effective implementer of solutions. He/she must be a seasoned leader with a proven track record of envisioning, enhancing and implementing innovative and progressive solutions across various lines of business. Ideally, the right candidate will have come from a larger, more complex retail or consumer products organization, and bring best practices to the company.
This individual will oversee a total team of 50 associates around the world, with corporate responsibility for enterprise applications, global analytics, shared services, global retail sales and POS systems, and security and disaster recovery. The new CIO will need to be a collaborative leader who can partner quickly and effectively with business unit leaders, and bring a proactive approach to understanding their needs. The organization has been through significant positive change recently, and is posed for growth over the next five years. This position requires a leader who is first and foremost a business partner, and who possesses seasoning and experience in a progressive and successful environment. Based in the Mid-Atlantic region.
This community bank is a leading local institution in its markets. With total assets in excess of $1.5 billion, this healthy organization is poised to take advantage of the shifting industry landscape. The bank boasts a rich local history spanning over 150 years, and is one of the most respected community banks in its area. The institution has a very healthy capital position, and does not suffer from significant asset quality issues or regulatory duress. The bank's Board of Directors remains committed to a future as a strong, profitable, independent community bank and seeks a proven, high integrity executive to help guide the bank into the future.
The new CEO will follow a retiring leader who has grown a strong and highly successful institution. The right successor will be a seasoned banker with vision and proven leadership skills. The ability to balance the day-to-day management needs of the bank with an active community agenda will be important. Chief among the skills needed to succeed in this role are a strong sense of teamwork and exceptional communication skills. The ideal new leader will be an individual with a high level of banking expertise, combined with the ability to forge a constructive partnership with the Board of Directors. The company and its Directors anticipate continued growth, both organically and through acquisitions, as opportunities arise. This individual must also be familiar with the dynamics of heading a public company in today's business climate, and exhibit the characteristics of leadership that set the appropriate tone at the top of the organization.
This company is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and services. Throughout its rich history spanning over 100 years, the company has grown its business internationally through both acquisition and organic expansion. As a leader in its niche industry, the firm holds the #1 market position in both North America and Europe, and a strong share in Asia Pacific. The Americas Division represents roughly half of the company’s net sales. Since its acquisition by a private equity firm, the company has continued to focus on building for long term growth.
As part of the overall plan for growth to the next level, the company is seeking a Director of Finance and Controller for its lead Americas Division. This position reports directly to the Division President, with a dotted line to the Corporate CFO. This role is based at the company’s headquarters in suburban Philadelphia, providing significant exposure to executive management. As a vital business partner to the Division President, he/she will need to be a strategic thinker with significant exposure to the manufacturing sector and a strong track record of executing on new ideas. He/she will be responsible for evaluating and restructuring the finance organization, fostering greater teamwork and accountability, and will need to strengthen the financial management toolkit to help better manage the business. This role provides a high level of visibility, with significant career upside. CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
This client is one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious financial institutions. The organization’s customers range from family-owned business and wealthy individuals to financial institutions and multinational organizations. The hallmark of this company has always been its enormous commitment to client service and its ability to provide highly personal and customized financial solutions to a select group of premier clients. The institution is seeking an individual with significant expertise in building a middle market investment banking practice in the Mid-Atlantic region.
This senior investment banker will need to be a seasoned transaction expert who is comfortable in a high level client development/relationship management role, rather than as a supervisor of a large team. This individual will join an elite financial institution with customers across a broad range of business sectors. The firm seeks to selectively expand its presence in the corporate finance middle market by identifying potential new clients, and seeks to add a bright, creative, driven investment banking leader to the team. The ideal executive will skilled at developing and delivering creative transactional ideas to meet the customer needs. Experience in a wide array of investment banking alternatives is important, including both sell and buy side M&A, private equity and other capital raising options. This position is based in Philadelphia.
This institution is a strong performer in the midst of a significant growth transformation. The expansion currently underway has created new opportunities for executives within the organization, as well as a need for additional seasoned talent in the financial management ranks. This Assistant Controller will need to be a broad based accounting professional who is forward thinking with strong technical, process management and strategic skills.
The Assistant Controller will have significant responsibility for managing accounting operations, including general accounting, treasury operations, accounts payable and internal controls. He/she must be immediately capable in overseeing securities, capital markets, balance & control and fixed assets as well. The right candidate will be a creative, seasoned leader who excels at leading high performing teams that manage large volumes of data and require attention to detail. Significant opportunity exists to take this department to the next level, and he/she should enjoy spending time mentoring, leading, training and motivating staff. The Assistant Controller must have an open, communicative and approachable style with associates and senior management. Strong communication skills and executive presence are a must, and experience in a publicly traded company is important. CPA strongly preferred. Based in Western New York State.
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