CFO Recruitment & Headhunters in Fort Worth

Fort Worth organizations need finance leaders who can balance growth, compliance, and mission impact. Rodriguez Community Group helps nonprofits and small organizations identify, evaluate, and secure CFO talent with executive-search discipline, interim support, and strategic finance insight. From board alignment to candidate fit, we bring experienced guidance that keeps leadership transitions focused and sustainable for North Texas communities.

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Our CFO Recruitment Services

Focused CFO search, interim leadership, and strategic finance support for mission-driven organizations.

Executive Search

Structured search support for senior finance leadership, including role clarity, candidate evaluation, stakeholder alignment, and hiring guidance for mission-driven organizations seeking a CFO.

Interim CFO Support

Stabilize financial leadership during transitions with interim CFO support, advisory guidance, and practical help maintaining reporting, forecasting, and decision-making continuity.

Strategic Finance

Assess finance capabilities, align financial strategy with organizational goals, and strengthen forecasting, controls, monitoring practices, and leadership decision structures before or after a CFO hire.

Strategic CFO Search

Find Finance Leaders Who Fit

The right CFO hire affects every major decision, from cash flow and forecasting to governance and growth. Rodriguez Community Group helps Fort Worth-area nonprofits and small organizations approach recruitment with clarity, aligning the role, candidate criteria, and board expectations before decisions are made. Our strategic finance background helps you evaluate leaders for both technical strength and mission fit.

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The RZCG Difference

Why Choose Rodriguez Community Group?

A focused, finance-informed approach to hiring nonprofit CFO leadership.

Experienced Team

Average 15 years of executive experience informs practical CFO candidate evaluation and leadership fit.

Mission Fit

We understand Fort Worth nonprofits need finance leaders who connect fiscal discipline to community impact.

Finance Depth

Strategic finance expertise helps define CFO priorities before search decisions narrow too quickly.

Integrated Partner

Our collaborative model supports North Texas boards and executives through confident, aligned hiring decisions.

Meet The RZCG Team

Experienced executives supporting nonprofit finance and leadership decisions.

Portrait of Luis Rodriguez, Founder and Executive Director of Rodriguez Community Group

Luis Rodriguez

Founder and Executive Director

Luis Rodriguez is the Founder and Executive Director of Rodriguez Community Group LLC, bringing extensive expertise in strategic planning and growth, strategic finance and controls, governance and executive structures, and operations planning. With a mission to deliver purposeful and sustainable outcomes, Luis leads a team of experienced executives dedicated to supporting small nonprofits and mission-driven organizations across the United States. His collaborative leadership philosophy positions RZCG as an integrated team partner rather than an outside consultant, ensuring clients receive hands-on guidance tailored to their unique goals. Luis is committed to helping organizations with up to 50 staff members and $25M in annual revenue strengthen their operational and financial capabilities to increase collective impact.

Portrait of Emma Cartwright, Senior Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group

Emma Cartwright

Senior Program Manager

Emma Cartwright serves as a Senior Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, where she brings deep expertise in strategy consulting, operations and programming integration, human capital systems, and budgeting. With an average of 15 years of experience across the team, Emma exemplifies RZCG's commitment to embedding experienced executive leadership within nonprofit organizations. She works collaboratively with client teams to align operational performance with strategic goals, ensuring that mission-critical work remains at the forefront. Emma's integrated approach to human capital and programming helps small nonprofits build lasting organizational capacity and achieve sustainable growth in service of their communities.

Portrait of Bing Howell, Senior Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group

Bing Howell

Senior Program Manager

Bing Howell is a Senior Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, specializing in stakeholder engagement and change management, scaling organizations, strategic planning, and budgeting. Bing brings a wealth of experience supporting nonprofits through periods of growth and transformation, helping leadership teams navigate complex organizational changes with confidence. As part of RZCG's collaborative approach, Bing works as an embedded partner within client organizations, merging extensive expertise with client insights to develop strategies that are both practical and impactful. His focus on scaling mission-driven organizations equips nonprofits with the tools and frameworks needed to expand their reach and deepen community impact.

Portrait of Daniel Owens, Business Analyst at Rodriguez Community Group

Daniel Owens

Business Analyst

Daniel Owens is a Business Analyst at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, contributing expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, research, and operations planning. Daniel plays a critical role in providing data-driven insights and analytical support that inform RZCG's recommendations to nonprofit clients. His research capabilities and operational acumen help organizations identify opportunities to optimize performance, reduce costs, and align financial strategies with their mission objectives. Daniel's work ensures that every engagement is grounded in rigorous analysis and evidence, enabling small nonprofits to make informed decisions that drive purposeful and sustainable outcomes for the communities they serve.

Portrait of Michael Hardiman, Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group

Michael Hardiman

Program Manager

Michael Hardiman is a Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, with expertise spanning strategy consulting, operations management, change management, and budgeting. Michael brings a results-oriented approach to every client engagement, helping nonprofit organizations navigate operational challenges and implement effective strategies that align with their mission. As an integrated team member rather than an outside consultant, he works closely alongside client staff to manage change thoughtfully and build organizational resilience. Michael's background in operations management and strategy consulting makes him a trusted resource for nonprofits looking to optimize internal systems and achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in organizational performance.

Portrait of Jana Luft, Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group

Jana Luft

Program Manager

Jana Luft is a Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, specializing in project management, stakeholder engagement and alignment, facilitation, and change management. Jana brings a people-centered approach to her work, ensuring that all stakeholders are heard, aligned, and equipped to move forward together through periods of organizational change. Her facilitation skills enable productive conversations and collaborative decision-making across diverse teams, making her an invaluable asset to nonprofit organizations navigating complex transitions. Jana's commitment to inclusive engagement and thoughtful change management reflects RZCG's broader mission of delivering outcomes that are both purposeful and sustainable for mission-driven organizations.

Portrait of Scott Ellis, Senior Advisor at Rodriguez Community Group

Scott Ellis

Senior Advisor

Scott Ellis serves as a Senior Advisor at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, bringing seasoned expertise in strategy consulting, operations and programming integration, human capital systems, and budgeting. In his advisory capacity, Scott provides high-level strategic guidance to nonprofit clients, drawing on deep experience in management and systems consulting to help organizations identify and pursue their most impactful growth opportunities. Scott's integrated perspective on operations and programming ensures that organizational strategies are both executable and mission-aligned. His collaborative approach reinforces RZCG's commitment to working as a true partner embedded within client teams, delivering thoughtful and sustainable solutions for small nonprofits.

Portrait of Sarah Hicks, Executive Assistant at Rodriguez Community Group

Sarah Hicks

Executive Assistant

Sarah Hicks is the Executive Assistant at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, providing essential support across client relationship management, process improvement, project management, and team coordination. Sarah plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that RZCG operates smoothly and that clients receive attentive, responsive service at every touchpoint. Her expertise in process improvement helps streamline internal workflows, freeing the broader team to focus on delivering high-impact work for nonprofit partners. Sarah's dedication to organization and team coordination strengthens RZCG's capacity to serve multiple client organizations simultaneously while maintaining the high standards of quality and collaboration the firm is known for.

Portrait of David Castillo, Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group

David Castillo

Program Manager

David Castillo is a Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, with expertise in leadership development and innovation, performance measurement and analytics, strategic planning and community engagement, and transition and success management. David brings a dynamic perspective to RZCG's work, helping nonprofit leaders build the skills and structures needed to sustain organizational growth over time. His focus on performance analytics ensures that client organizations can track progress and demonstrate impact with confidence. David's commitment to community engagement and thoughtful transition management reflects RZCG's broader mission of supporting mission-driven organizations in achieving purposeful and lasting outcomes that serve their communities.

Portrait of Rachel Deaner, Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group

Rachel Deaner

Program Manager

Rachel Deaner is a Program Manager at Rodriguez Community Group LLC, specializing in financial management, corporate finance, and compliance. Rachel brings critical financial expertise to RZCG's nonprofit engagements, helping organizations strengthen their financial management capabilities and align fiscal strategies with their mission objectives. Her background in corporate finance equips her to translate complex financial concepts into actionable guidance for nonprofit leaders, while her focus on compliance ensures that client organizations operate within regulatory frameworks with confidence. Rachel's work supports RZCG's commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes by building the financial literacy and controls that small nonprofits need to thrive long-term.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a CFO recruiter or headhunter do?

A CFO headhunter identifies, evaluates, and helps secure senior finance leaders who match the organization’s mission, operating model, and growth goals. For nonprofits, that means looking beyond technical accounting skills to assess strategic finance, grant or funding complexity, board communication, compliance discipline, and leadership fit with staff and stakeholders.

How long does CFO recruitment usually take?

Can you help if we need an interim CFO first?

What should nonprofits look for in a CFO candidate?

What types of organizations do you support?

Do you help define the CFO role before recruiting?

Why choose Rodriguez Community Group for CFO recruitment?

Still Have CFO Hiring Questions?

Get clear answers before starting your CFO search.

Ready to Strengthen Financial Leadership?

Tell us about your leadership transition, finance needs, and timeline. We’ll help clarify the right CFO search or interim support path.

Contact Us Today

You can also send us a quick email at michael@rzcommunitgroup.com.