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The Overture Group, LLC

The Overture Group, LLC is a retained executive and professional search and compensation consulting firm serving private equity and middle market companies from offices in Lisle (Chicago area), Illinois and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Guided by the credo Attract. Motivate. Retain., the firm helps organizations secure and keep the key talent required to drive performance in complex markets including manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, financial services, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. Its consultants deliver end-to-end search solutions—permanent and interim—that begin with thorough discovery and pre-search preparation and extend through post-placement transition, ensuring cultural alignment and measurable business impact. Leveraging a proven four-phase methodology, Center for Recruiting Excellence and PMO practices, and a robust research and candidate tracking capability, the team manages departmental reviews, crafts job descriptions and success profiles, conducts leadership and management assessments, facilitates interviews, and orchestrates onboarding and follow up. In parallel, The Overture Group’s compensation consulting practice advises senior management teams and boards on cash and equity programs that balance the interests of executives, owners, and the broader workforce, including benchmarking surveys and the design of short- and long-term incentives to underpin growth and retention. The firm’s seasoned leaders and advisors are active in professional associations such as WorldatWork, SHRM, AICPA, FEI, IMA, NACD, and the Private Directors Association, reflecting a commitment to best practices, authenticity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Known for building lasting relationships and trusted for transparent communication, The Overture Group provides flexible, scalable, and highly personalized engagement models that give clients confidence in every hire—whether filling a mission-critical CFO, controller, HR, or functional leadership role, or engaging interim management to meet urgent, time-bound needs—so organizations can focus on executing strategy and achieving sustainable results.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQLisle, United States

Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc.

Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc. is a St. Paul, Minnesota–based executive search firm dedicated to elevating leadership across the civic sector. Since its founding in 2014, the firm has built a reputation for pairing mission-driven organizations with proven, values-aligned executives, focusing on nonprofits, philanthropy, foundations, associations, and public sector and quasi-public entities. Drawing on decades of experience and thousands of connections, the team delivers a relationship-centered, transparent, and community-informed search methodology that engages boards and stakeholders, emphasizes inclusive outreach, and prioritizes exceptional candidate care. Their approach spans the full lifecycle of leadership transitions—from discovery, role definition, and stakeholder listening through rigorous recruitment, assessment, and referencing to offer facilitation and onboarding planning—supported by a network of onboarding coaches and leadership advisors to help new leaders thrive. Known for Midwestern values and responsiveness, Ballinger | Leafblad serves organizations whose work strengthens communities, bringing a steady hand to CEO, executive director, and senior leadership searches and advising on governance and succession to ensure continuity, clarity, and long-term success. The firm’s evolution reflects its commitment to stewardship and innovation within executive search, including a next-chapter leadership transition that welcomes new ownership and creative direction while honoring the legacy of its founders. With active “Current Searches,” a robust “Articles & Insights” library, and a client service model built on trust and accountability, Ballinger | Leafblad remains a trusted intermediary to boards, executives, and leadership teams investing in participatory leadership transition campaigns. Headquartered at 595 Selby Avenue in Saint Paul, the firm operates as a partner to civic institutions across the region and beyond, combining disciplined search execution with practical leadership advisory to help purpose-led organizations find the right leaders and achieve lasting impact.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationMilitary & DefenseEducation AdministrationSenior Executives

HQSaint Paul, United States

Cardinal Search Group

Cardinal Search Group is a boutique recruitment firm dedicated to helping organizations secure the key performers who positively influence the bottom line. Founded on the belief that companies deserve a higher standard in recruitment, the firm combines a comprehensive sourcing strategy, a targeted and disciplined process, and highly personalized service to deliver results. Cardinal Search Group invests the time to deeply understand each client’s culture, industry context, values, and stage of growth, then represents the opportunity to candidates in a knowledgeable and compelling way to attract a superior slate of talent. With principals who bring many years of recruitment and industry experience, the team is known for its intensity in sourcing and landing candidates and for leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of fit. The firm acts as an ambassador for clients, elevating their employer brand while rigorously evaluating candidates for technical capabilities, performance history, and cultural alignment. For candidates, Cardinal Search Group operates with absolute confidence and discretion, inviting professionals with a track record of impact to engage directly and ensuring resumes are shared only with express consent after discussion. Whether supporting executive mandates or critical individual contributor hires, the firm focuses on quality, results, and integrity, building long-term partnerships grounded in trust and outcomes. Clients benefit from access to engaged, high-caliber talent and a consultative partner who understands what it takes to engage exceptional people in today’s competitive market. Cardinal Search Group maintains an opportunities board and provides responsive communication to active and passive candidates alike, underscoring its commitment to transparency and service on both sides of the hiring equation.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior Executives

HQWaterloo, Canada

JBL Resources

Founded in 2003, JBL Resources is a Grand Rapids, Michigan–based recruitment partner known for pairing real people with real opportunities through a relationship-first, integrity-led approach. Led by founder Ross Engelkes, the firm specializes in permanent placement, contract placement, contract-to-hire, and consulting services across highly regulated and technical environments. JBL Resources serves leading organizations in medical device, pharmaceutical and life sciences, manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace, delivering talent across Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Operations, Finance & Accounting, and Human Resources. The team’s process is deliberately rigorous: once engaged, recruiters conduct a four-page behavioral and skill-set interview, apply a double screening to ensure technical and cultural alignment, and present a focused shortlist—resulting in a fill rate reported at five times the national average and an acceptance rate of 95%. Their consultants draw on agency and internal recruiting experience, maintain active ties to trade associations and user groups, and invest in tools and training to surface passive candidates who are not actively on the market. Guided by the mission of helping people and employers become all they were created to be, JBL Resources operates with values of Integrity, Service, Learning, Team, and Excellence and a clear motto—Relationships are everything—shaping a consultative, high-touch delivery model built on trust, transparency, and measurable results. Clients benefit from a free side-by-side search that benchmarks internal pipelines against JBL’s curated network, ensuring access to top talent rather than just active applicants. Beyond placements, the company lives its purpose through global outreach, including a 2019 partnership with World Orphans that completed funding for an Economic Empowerment Program via a $7,200 contribution. With a disciplined process, sector expertise, and a steadfast commitment to ethics and outcomes, JBL Resources consistently delivers high-caliber professionals who thrive in complex, compliance-driven, and innovation-focused settings.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQGrand Rapids, United States

Unity Search

Unity Search is a Dallas-based staffing and recruiting firm founded in 2010 that specializes in connecting high-caliber professionals in finance and accounting, tax, technology, and human resources with employers across Dallas–Fort Worth and other Texas markets including Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, while also supporting national needs through its membership in the American Association of Finance and Accounting (AAFA). Built on the pillars of technical expertise, an expansive network, and personalized attention, the firm leverages a team with deep industry backgrounds and a combined 150 years of recruiting experience to deliver precise matches for clients and rewarding opportunities for candidates and consultants. Unity Search provides comprehensive search solutions spanning permanent placement, contract staffing for project and seasonal surges—such as busy season or year-end tax provision support—and discreet executive search, including specialized executive tax leadership. With more than 3,000 placements completed, the company has established long-term partnerships by focusing on the individual—prioritizing the aspirations of professionals as much as the strategic requirements of the organizations they serve. Recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as a Best Places to Work across multiple years, Unity fosters a culture that attracts and retains seasoned recruiters who understand the functional nuances of accounting, finance, technology, and HR roles. Through locally rooted market knowledge, a robust statewide and national referral network, and resources such as its salary guide and hiring insights, Unity Search delivers a consultative, relationship-driven experience designed to reduce time-to-hire, elevate quality of hire, and ensure lasting fit. Whether a company needs a controller, tax manager, software engineer, IT leader, or HR business partner, or a professional is seeking a new role or consulting engagement, Unity Search acts as a trusted, high-touch partner from first conversation to successful placement and beyond.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)TelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQDallas, United States

Esteemed

Esteemed is a technology company and talent solutions partner that blends a paid membership program, HR and Talent Management software, and on-demand services to help individuals, small businesses, and enterprises hire, manage, and retain top talent. Through Esteemed Colleagues, a free experience platform and marketplace with 20,000+ members, the company connects freelancers and remote professionals to priority opportunities and peer networking while giving employers a direct channel to curated talent. For organizations, Esteemed delivers end-to-end staffing solutions across permanent hiring and contractor engagements, complemented by talent acquisition programs, PEO/EOR capabilities, payroll and benefits administration, and HR advisory. Its enterprise suite spans staffing solutions, talent management, and employee experience, while small business members access the Hire Direct portal to hire employees or contract talent, plus managed services for HR, IT, and payroll. Esteemed’s roots are in IT, and the firm continues to support technology and digitally driven organizations alongside professional and financial services, with additional industry solutions for construction, consumer and hospitality, healthcare and life sciences, and public sector and non-profit. Candidates benefit from career coaching, AI-enabled tools to increase selection rates, and premium benefits typically reserved for large employers, from health and voluntary plans to legal protection. The company also provides modern work infrastructure through a virtual office, unified communications, flexible workspace, and access to thousands of global coworking locations that help independent professionals present a polished, enterprise-grade presence. With an agency program and partner ecosystem, Esteemed enables teams to scale recruiting efficiently while improving workforce experience and retention. Whether hiring full-time employees, engaging contractors, or consolidating HR operations, Esteemed combines community, software, and services to help clients work smarter and achieve more across the talent lifecycle.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingPayrolling/EORSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQOlympia, United States

FORTIS Resource Partners

FORTIS Resource Partners is a Southern California staffing and recruiting firm dedicated to building a more human world of work by delivering high-caliber accounting, finance, and human resources talent across Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles. The firm partners closely with hiring leaders to understand strategic objectives, team dynamics, and culture, then designs search strategies that align skills and personality with the right environment to create lasting fit. FORTIS provides flexible solutions spanning direct hire recruitment for permanent roles, temp and temp-to-hire staffing to address immediate workload spikes or evaluate talent on the job, and fractional leadership that connects organizations with seasoned interim executives for targeted initiatives and transformation. Known for a responsive, relationship-driven approach, FORTIS typically fills direct-hire roles within two to three weeks on average, combining a deep network built over 30+ years with disciplined screening to accelerate time-to-hire without compromising quality. Clients range from high-growth startups to established enterprises across industries and benefit from market insight, salary guidance, and transparent communication throughout every search. Candidates gain access to curated opportunities, career resources, executive coaching, and a supportive team that takes the time to listen, advise, and champion each person’s goals. Headquartered in Irvine, California, FORTIS serves the broader Southern California market and beyond, offering local expertise with the reach to engage outstanding professionals wherever the right match may be found. Whether the need is a pivotal controller, a rising FP&A analyst, a strategic HR business partner, or a fractional CFO or CHRO to steer a critical phase, FORTIS operates as a trusted resource partner focused on measurable outcomes, long-term relationships, and repeatable success, one placement at a time.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementAll industriesFinance & Accounting

HQIrvine, United States

FullStack PEO

FullStack PEO is an Indianapolis-based professional employer organization that delivers outsourced essential HR so founders and leaders can focus on core business outcomes. Built around a fractional HR model, the company provides a scalable blend of benefits administration, payroll execution, compliance implementation, and strategic HR support and consulting, coming alongside existing teams to build, grow, or enhance people operations. With a human-centered approach, FullStack emphasizes modern HR practices, objective marketplace perspective on benefits and vendors, and cost-efficient processes that reduce administrative load while strengthening employee experience. Its co-employment/EOR-style support helps mitigate risk across payroll, benefits, and state and federal regulations, giving small and growing organizations the confidence that compliance isn’t slipping through the cracks. The firm partners nationally with people-focused startups, scaleups, and nonprofit organizations, and has been recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Fast 25 list of fastest-growing companies. FullStack is a NAPEO member and maintains a robust library of resources, including a PEO Buying Guide, FAQs, and a blog that educates leaders on compliance and HR best practices. In 2023, FullStack acquired Simple IT, adding complementary capabilities in technology management—such as cloud, cybersecurity, and compliance—through a subsidiary relationship, enabling more coordinated support at the intersection of HR and IT for growing teams. Clients routinely highlight FullStack’s ability to simplify payroll, HR, and benefits, its clear communication, and its focus on measurable outcomes tied to employee satisfaction and business performance. Led by CEO Dawn Lively-Jenkins, the team blends versatility of expertise with strategic initiative execution, helping organizations establish foundational HR, refine policies and risk controls, and advance initiatives such as performance, recognition, and total rewards. Whether augmenting an in-house function or serving as the comprehensive HR backbone, FullStack aligns services to each client’s stage and budget, scaling efficiently as headcount and complexity increase.

Payrolling/EORTotal Talent MgmtSOW/ProjectsAll industriesSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources

HQIndianapolis, United States

Thomas Edwards Group

Thomas Edwards Group is an award-winning executive search and staffing firm specializing in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology talent. Founded in 1997 and consistently recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as a Top Search Firm and a Best Places to Work honoree in 2019 and 2020, the firm also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 in 2016. From offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, Thomas Edwards Group partners with employers across Texas to deliver direct hire, executive search, and interim/contract solutions that scale from individual contributors to C-suite leaders. Its consulting team includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 professionals, controllers, IT search specialists, and seasoned finance/banking and business professionals, bringing first-hand functional expertise and market insight to every engagement. Clients rely on the firm to staff critical roles such as Staff and Senior Accountants, AP/AR leadership, Controllers, Tax Managers, Internal Auditors, Finance/Business Analysts, HR administrators, and senior technology leadership spanning Directors of Business Intelligence, Senior Directors of IT, and Chief of Staff roles supporting CTOs, as well as specialized positions like Coupa Procurement Managers. The firm’s model blends rigorous needs assessment, targeted market mapping, and structured candidate evaluation to ensure technical alignment and cultural fit, while its long-standing local networks enable speed without sacrificing quality. Whether supporting permanent team build-outs or providing interim professionals for project work, peak workloads, and transformation initiatives, Thomas Edwards Group delivers flexible, accountable, and relationship-driven service. With deep functional focus across Accounting/Finance, HR, and IT, the firm serves organizations of varying sizes and stages, helping them reduce time-to-hire, elevate team capability, and meet strategic objectives through high-caliber talent. At Thomas Edwards Group, the measure of success is lasting placements and repeat partnerships built on trust, expertise, and results.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Software DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science

HQDallas, United States

AP Talent Solutions

AP Talent Solutions is a UK-based boutique recruitment consultancy dedicated to raising the bar in the recruitment-to-recruitment market. Established by an industry professional with over 18 years’ experience within large corporate recruitment organisations, the firm exists to deliver a service that is more selective, consultative, and relationship-led than the industry norm. AP Talent Solutions partners with a limited number of clients at any one time so each engagement receives the attention it deserves; every mandate begins with a thorough brief to truly understand the role, team dynamics, success criteria, and cultural context. The firm meets every candidate it represents, ensuring nuanced matching across capability, motivations, and long-term career trajectory. With coverage spanning entry-level consultants through to director appointments, AP Talent Solutions supports both growth hiring and strategic leadership builds for recruitment and staffing businesses. In addition to permanent and executive search solutions, the consultancy also delivers tailored training and development for recruitment professionals, helping agencies strengthen performance across sourcing, candidate experience, client development, and leadership readiness. This dual focus—placing talent and upskilling teams—enables clients to accelerate productivity while improving retention and succession planning. Candidates benefit from honest guidance, market insight, and practical support across CV positioning and interview preparation, with an emphasis on transparency and long-term fit. Operating on a quality-over-quantity model, AP Talent Solutions prioritises depth of engagement, clear communication, and measurable outcomes, aiming to build enduring relationships on both sides of the hiring equation. Whether supporting an early-career consultant taking the next step or securing a senior leader to shape a function, the firm brings high-touch delivery, discretion, and the discipline of rigorous assessment to every assignment, helping recruitment businesses hire right the first time and professionals progress with confidence.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Project ManagementHuman ResourcesSenior Executives

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

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