Ascension Search Partners

New data confirms what we're seeing in the market.

The Controllers Council's 2026 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study is out, and the numbers are worth a look for anyone hiring or building a finance team this year:

- Talent shifted to a 77% shortage in 2026
- Hiring activity is back to pandemic-era levels, with a 134% Hiring Index
- F&A compensation has nearly doubled year-over-year
- Onsite work has overtaken hybrid for the first time since 2020

For CFOs and Controllers building out 2026 hiring plans, this is a good moment to get ahead of the curve — the competition for strong finance talent is only intensifying.

Reach out if you'd like to talk through what this means for your team.

2026 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Research Study /PRNewswire/ -- The results of the 2026 national study of corporate finance and accounting (F&A) talent or human resources is now available in a published...

Ascension Search Partners is currently representing a strategic finance leader with a unique blend of FP&A, corporate strategy, and commercial finance expertise developed within globally recognized brands.

Core capabilities:

- Transaction-ready mindset with experience evaluating growth investments
- Strong commercial finance partnership across business units and leadership teams
- Expertise in navigating complex tax and regulatory environments
- Track record supporting high-growth and evolving business models

Ideal for a private equity-backed or sponsor-aligned business preparing for scale, operational transformation, or strategic expansion.

For more information, please reach out to [email protected] or call 214-501-1040.

Ascension Search Partners has been retained to hire a Chief Human Resources / Customer Officer for a progressive healthcare services organization.

This executive will step into a pivotal inflection point for the business, owning the full people agenda while helping shape a more differentiated and customer-centric operating model. The environment is fast-moving, demanding, and highly accountable, with a leadership team that values ownership, urgency, and the ability to lead through change.

This is a high-visibility role partnering with a strong leadership team in an organization known for innovation, operational complexity, and performance-driven ex*****on.

For more information, please reach out to [email protected] or call 214-501-1040.