searches we are currently leading in Western New York and beyond.
Client names are confidential, but industries, locations, and key attributes are listed
to help you see where there may be a fit.
If one of these roles aligns with your background—or if you simply want a confidential
conversation about your next chapter—reach out directly.
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Featured Confidential Searches
A few of the roles we’re especially focused on right now:
CFO – Real Estate & Development (WNY)
Hands-on financial leader for a growing development group. Reports to ownership;
high visibility and long-term impact.
Head of Project Finance – Carbon / Clean Energy (WNY)
Senior leader driving project finance strategy, modeling, and capital planning
for a high-growth carbon / clean-energy platform.
COO – Law Firm (Albany)
Operational leader for a sophisticated law firm, overseeing finance, operations,
and firm infrastructure alongside senior partners.
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Real Estate & Development
Finance & Accounting
Manufacturing & Operations
Legal & Professional
Sales & Business Development
Marketing, Media & Advertising
Construction, Trades & Field Leadership
Real Estate & Development
Growth-focused roles in commercial development and real estate finance.
Sales & Leasing – Commercial Real Estate
- Lead leasing and sales efforts for a growing commercial real estate portfolio.
- Bonus-driven role tied to occupancy, renewals, and new deals.
- Hands-on collaboration with owners and project teams.
- Ideal for a detail-oriented relationship builder.
Project Manager – Ground-Up Development
- Lead commercial development projects from concept to completion.
- Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and ownership.
- High-visibility role supporting a robust development pipeline.
Real Estate Lender – Origination
- Originate commercial real estate loans across diverse asset classes.
- Leverage long-standing relationships and lender programs.
- Ideal for a connector with CRE finance experience.
Finance & Accounting
Leadership and key contributor roles across finance, tax, and accounting.
Chief Financial Officer – Real Estate & Development
- Lead corporate and project-level finance for an active real estate developer.
- Own banking relationships, capital structure, and covenant management.
- Partner closely with ownership on strategy and growth.
- Hands-on leader comfortable in both boardroom and jobsites.
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- Lead corporate and project-level finance for an active real estate developer.
- Own banking relationships, capital structure, and covenant management.
- Partner closely with ownership on strategy and growth.
- Hands-on leader comfortable in both boardroom and jobsite meetings.
CFO / Controller – Law Firm
- Lead finance function for a respected, multi-practice law firm.
- Oversee budgeting, reporting, billing, and cash management.
- Advise partners on profitability and practice-level performance.
- Ideal for a CPA or seasoned controller with service-industry experience.
Controller – Manufacturing
- Own the accounting function for a growing manufacturing company.
- Supervise small accounting team and work closely with operations.
- Improve costing, inventory controls, and financial reporting.
- Reports directly to the CEO / ownership group.
Controller – Specialty Manufacturing
- Lead finance and accounting for a precision manufacturing operation.
- Implement cost accounting, margin analysis, and KPI reporting.
- Partner with ownership on pricing, capital investments, and growth.
- Hands-on role for a controller who likes to be close to the floor.
Customer Service & Accounting Support
- Blend of customer support, order entry, and light accounting.
- Work closely with service techs and account managers.
- Support billing, contracts, and client follow-up.
- Great role for a detail-oriented relationship builder.
Financial Analyst – Carbon Projects
- Model project economics for carbon and clean-energy initiatives.
- Analyze pricing, deal structures, and project-level returns.
- Work closely with project finance leadership and executive team.
- Great fit for an Excel-strong analyst who likes real-asset exposure.
Head of Project Finance – Carbon Platform
- Build and lead the project finance function for a high-growth platform.
- Structure deals, model scenarios, and support capital raises.
- Partner with CEO and investors on long-term growth strategy.
- Ideal for a senior project finance leader seeking ownership influence.
Tax Manager – Public Accounting
- Lead client engagements for a respected regional CPA firm.
- Review complex returns and provide planning to closely held businesses.
- Mentor staff and seniors within the tax practice.
- Clear path to greater responsibility and future leadership.
SEC International Tax – Manufacturing
- Lead international and domestic tax planning for a public manufacturer.
- Own SEC tax reporting, provision, and compliance.
- Partner with finance leadership on cross-border structuring.
- Great role for a Big-4 or large-firm tax manager ready for industry.
Manufacturing & Operations
Hands-on leadership roles in production, operations, and plant-level support.
…all the Manufacturing job-cards…
HR Manager – Manufacturing
- Lead HR for a growing manufacturing operation.
- Own recruiting, onboarding, safety, and employee relations.
- Work closely with plant leadership and ownership.
- Reports directly to the CEO.
HVAC Technicians – Field Service
- Service commercial and industrial HVAC systems across the region.
- Blend of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Company vehicle and strong benefits package.
- Great fit for techs who value stability and long-term clients.
Operations Leader – Food Processing
- Oversee day-to-day operations in a food processing environment.
- Drive productivity, safety, and quality initiatives.
- Coordinate with growers, logistics, and production teams.
- Ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys plant-floor visibility.
Operations Manager – Metal Finishing
- Lead day-to-day operations for a specialized metal finishing facility.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and production metrics.
- Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met.
- Reports directly to the CEO / ownership.
Quality Manager – Precision Manufacturing
- Lead quality systems for a precision manufacturing environment.
- Own audits, documentation, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with engineering and production on root-cause analysis.
- Ideal for a quality leader who likes being close to the process.
General Manager – Promotional Products
- Lead day-to-day operations for a creative promotional products firm.
- Oversee sales support, production, and vendor relationships.
- Drive profitability, client satisfaction, and team culture.
- Reports directly to the CEO / owner.
Legal & Professional Services
Roles supporting legal practice, governance, and professional services firms.
…all the Legal job-cards…
Attorney – Disaster Recovery & Claims
- Represent clients navigating complex disaster recovery and claims work.
- Blend of litigation, negotiation, and client advisory.
- Work closely with experienced partners and external stakeholders.
- Great fit for an attorney who enjoys mission-driven work.
Attorney – Real Estate / Transactional
- Handle real estate and transactional matters for a growing law firm.
- Work with developers, lenders, and business owners.
- Blend of drafting, negotiation, and client advisory.
- Ideal for an attorney who enjoys deal-work more than litigation.
Chief Operating Officer – Law Firm
- Oversee finance, operations, HR, and technology for a sophisticated firm.
- Partner closely with managing partners on strategy and growth.
- Lead teams responsible for the firm’s infrastructure and client service.
- Ideal for a senior administrator with law-firm or professional-services background.
Sales & Business Development
Growth-oriented roles driving revenue, relationships, and market expansion.
…all the Sales job-cards…
Real Estate Lender – Origination
- Originate commercial real estate loans with a strong capital platform.
- Develop relationships with developers, owners, and intermediaries.
- Structure deals that balance risk and return.
- Highly incentive-driven role for experienced producers.
Sales Engineer – Industrial Products
- Territory sales role calling on industrial and manufacturing clients.
- Blend of technical knowledge and relationship selling.
- Bonus / commission-driven compensation.
- Ideal for a consultative salesperson who likes being on the road.
Sales Leader – Heavy Equipment
- Sell and support heavy equipment solutions to logging and industrial clients.
- Manage key accounts and build new territory relationships.
- Bonus-driven role for a hunter who understands equipment and service.
- Travel within territory with strong support from operations.
Territory Sales Executive – Industrial Products
- Manage a defined territory of industrial and commercial fuel / lubricant clients.
- Focus on relationship retention and new account development.
- Bonus-driven role tied to margin and volume growth.
- Ideal for a road-warrior who likes long-term accounts.
Sales Representative – Custom Signage
- Sell custom sign solutions to businesses, institutions, and contractors.
- Work closely with design, fabrication, and installation teams.
- Bonus-driven compensation tied to projects and repeat business.
- Great role for a visual, creative relationship-builder.
Wealth Advisor – Independent Firm
- Serve a book of high-net-worth and emerging-wealth clients.
- Blend of planning, portfolio review, and new business development.
- Independent model with strong platform support.
- Great fit for an advisor seeking culture, autonomy, and growth.
Marketing, Media & Advertising
Creative and analytical roles in brand, media, and campaign execution.
…all the Marketing job-cards…
Media Buyer – Agency
- Plan and buy media across digital, broadcast, and out-of-home channels.
- Work closely with account teams on client goals and performance.
- Negotiate rates, placements, and added value with media partners.
- Ideal for someone who enjoys both numbers and creativity.
Construction, Trades & Field Leadership
Field-based leadership roles overseeing projects, crews, and customer delivery.
…all the Construction job-cards…
Carpenter Foreman / Field Manager
- Lead field carpentry crews on residential and light commercial projects.
- Coordinate subs, schedules, and site quality.
- Hands-on role for a working foreman / field leader.
- Reports directly to the owner.
Project Manager – Commercial Construction
- Manage commercial construction projects from bid through closeout.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
- Track budgets, schedules, and change orders.
- Ideal for a PM who likes being both in the field and in the office.
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