Executive Search for CFO, Controlling, Accounting & Compliance

Pay attention to three criteria: Firstly, specialization in finance and C-level positions with demonstrable experience. Secondly, transparent KPI reporting with measurable success rates. Thirdly, a robust network in your target industry. Kooku X combines over 10 years of executive search experience with weekly KPI reports and a network of over 150 digital companies in Germany. Director Jan Pautsch brings in more than 500 candidate interviews per year in the finance segment.

You will usually receive the first suitable profiles within the first week. Kooku X completes most mandates in 30 to 45 days - significantly faster than the industry average for executive search in Germany. Through data-driven sourcing and a precise stakeholder briefing, we shorten the time-to-hire considerably. Throughout the entire process, you receive weekly KPI updates on candidates contacted and interview progress.

Transparent weekly KPI reports, data-driven market benchmarks and a proof-of-concept approach ensure predictable results. Our team of specialists works cross-functionally with sales, tech and finance recruiters. This enables a holistic assessment of candidates - not only from a technical perspective, but also in terms of cultural fit and leadership skills. Kooku has successfully filled over 1,200 positions since 2014 and supports over 200 client companies in Germany.

Yes. Through our interim recruiting unit, we often provide interim CFOs, controllers or project FP&A leads within 72 hours - flexibly billable at a daily rate. Compared to traditional recruitment agencies, companies save an average of 40-60% of costs as there are no performance-based commissions. All relevant tools are included, with no hidden additional costs.

We guarantee at least 3 qualified candidates in the proof-of-concept month. Kooku works with transparent effort estimates and weekly KPI reports so that you can track progress at any time. Through structured scorecards and data-driven assessment, we ensure that only professionally and culturally suitable candidates are presented.

In a non-binding 20-minute discussion with Director Jan Pautsch, we clarify three things: Firstly, where you currently stand in the recruitment process and which specific position needs to be filled. Secondly, what is realistically achievable - time-to-hire, market situation and candidate availability for your finance role. Thirdly, what current salary benchmarks and the talent market for CFO, Controlling or Compliance in Germany look like. At the end, you will receive a clear action plan - before you embark on a detailed search briefing. The interview is free of charge and non-binding.

From FinTech scale-ups to DAX companies: over 150 companies in Germany already rely on our network. The focus is on digitalization-driven finance roles in e-commerce, SaaS, manufacturing and private equity portfolios. Since 2014, Kooku has supported over 200 companies from SMEs to corporations and successfully filled over 1,200 positions.

We secure every cast for twelve months. If a match ends during the probationary period, we cover a one-off follow-up search at no cost. If the employment relationship ends after the probationary period but within the first year, half of the commission paid will be credited towards a new executive search. This provides companies with clear and reliable security for every appointment.

We recruit specialists and managers across the entire finance function in Germany: from Head of Controlling, Director Accounting and Head of Treasury to CFO. We have a particular focus on finance transformation, succession planning and regulatory roles such as Head of Compliance or ESG Reporting Manager. Director Jan Pautsch specializes in finance, sales and product leadership and brings over 10 years of experience and more than 500 candidate interviews per year in this segment.

By targeting the passive candidate market directly, we reach specialists and managers who are not actively looking for a job - according to industry studies, this applies to over 80% of senior finance candidates in Germany. With over 500 interviews per year and more than 10 years of executive search experience, we know the relevant finance market. Kooku achieves an average response rate of 60% for direct searches, based on over 150 client projects since 2014. We deliver the first suitable profiles within the first week.

From PE portfolios and FinTech scale-ups to family businesses and SMEs in Germany: Kooku X supports over 150 companies in sectors such as e-commerce, SaaS and manufacturing. We are particularly in demand for buy & build strategies, turnarounds and the development of controlling structures. Since 2014, Kooku has supported over 200 companies and successfully filled over 1,200 positions.