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CFO Search Firm in Houston

Finding the right CFO is one of the most consequential hires your company will make. Clayton Services has been connecting Houston companies with senior financial leadership since 1984 — with the local market knowledge to find the right executive, not just a qualified one.

40+ Years in Business

8-Hour Temp Guarantee

180-Day Direct Hire Guarantee

Houston-Owned Business

CFO Recruiting Requires More Than a Job Posting.

A Chief Financial Officer shapes your company's financial strategy, manages investor and lender relationships, oversees your entire accounting function, and sits at the table for every major business decision. The difference between the right CFO and the wrong one is measured in millions. That's why CFO searches require a recruiting partner who understands your industry, your growth stage, and the Houston executive talent market.

Clayton Services has spent four decades building senior-level relationships across Houston's business community. Our CFO searches go beyond resume matching — we identify executives who fit your company's culture, ownership structure, and strategic objectives. Whether you're a private equity-backed operator, a family-owned manufacturer, or a publicly traded energy company, we know where to find the financial leadership you need.

CFO & Senior Finance Executive Roles We Place

We conduct executive searches for senior financial leadership across Houston industries.

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Divisional CFO

  • Private Equity CFO

  • CFO - Manufacturing & Industrial

  • VP of Finance

  • Interim CFO

  • CFO - Energy Sector

  • CFO - Healthcare & Professional Services

Why Houston Companies Choose Clayton for CFO Search

40 years of Houston executive relationships — not just a national database of resumes.

Local Expertise

Houston-owned with 40+ years of local market knowledge and candidate relationships you can't replicate from a national database.

Faster Hiring

Pre-screen candidates in an active local pipeline - ready to interview within 24-72 hours of your job order.

Higher Quality Talent

Structured screening and proven recruiting processes ensure the right technical and cultural fit every time.

Service You Can Trust

Responsive communication and long-term partnerships build on results - not transactional placements.

Staffing & Recruiting Services

Flexible engagement models to match how your company hires.

Quality long-term hires for leadership roles. Backed by our 180-day guarantee.

Vetted accounting contractors for project-based, and short-to-long-term assignments.

Targeted, confidential recruiting for senior-level and high-impact leadership roles.

Evaluate accounting candidates on the job before making a full-time commitment. 

We place your identified talent on our payroll. Reduce administrative burden and employer risk.

Embedded recruiting support to scale hiring efficiently and consistently.

CFO Search Firm Houston FAQs

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Ready to Start Your CFO Search in Houston?

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