Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office expands its search as a finance leader in the public sector requires a very specific background.
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Appointing a senior finance leader in the public sector requires a very specific background. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office needed a CFO who would understand the financial complexities of government agencies and could manage the unique demands of a law enforcement organization. There was a tight budget in terms of compensation for the position which added challenge to the search.
Following unsuccessful attempts to hire directly through job postings and local outreach, LPSO turned to CFO Recruit for a more targeted approach.
LPSO Captain – Executive Assistant, Blake Soileau, explained what they were looking for:
“We need someone to handle the financial operations of a government agency and also understand the law enforcement environment in which we operate. It is important to find someone with the right mix of experience, professionalism, and cultural fit is also very important.”
CFO Recruit’s role was to identify qualified finance leaders who could step into the position confidently and align with the values and goals of the organization.
“Working with CFO Recruit truly felt like a partnership. They took the time to understand our needs and our culture.”
Key Achievements
- Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) needed to appoint a new Chief Financial Officer after struggling to fill the role through advertizing and local connections.
- CFO Recruit was engaged to carry out a retained search and successfully identified a candidate with strong, relevant expertise as a CFO.
- The team completed an extensive market mapping exercise and conducted a search approaching 175 finance leaders within government agencies across Louisiana.
- Through consistent communication and careful negotiation, CFO Recruit secured a candidate who met both the budget requirements and the expectations of the organization.
