Case Study: Black Buffalo finds its VP of Finance with ACCUR Recruiting Services

Black Buffalo builds a 299-candidate finance search with ACCUR Recruiting Services

The private equity-backed company Black Buffalo, an alternative smokeless tobacco startup, required a VP of Finance to professionalize its finance function and support rapid growth. The challenge for ACCUR Recruiting Services was to find an executive based in Chicago with a unique blend of experience in production, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale finance, specifically seeking an entrepreneurial candidate from outside large tobacco corporations.

ACCUR Recruiting Services implemented a targeted executive search process, focusing on candidates from regulated CPG sectors like wine & spirits. The process yielded a long-list of 299 executives, which was narrowed down to a finalist who underwent analytical testing. The successful candidate hired by Black Buffalo through ACCUR Recruiting Services brought strong omni-channel experience and an excellent academic background, perfectly meeting the client's needs for a dynamic financial leader.

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