{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern CFO","title":"Navigating the Evolving World of CFO Leadership with Dan Ellis of Townsend Search Group","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2152,"description":"For Townsend Search Group, executive search is a highly personalized process—one that requires looking at the market, the competitor environment, and the culture of the client’s organization, and then drawing up a tailored strategy for them. The goal isn’t just to find candidates. Rather, Townsend aims to place change-making leaders that fulfill long-term goals, influence strategic plans, and impact decision making across client organizations.In this episode of The Modern CFO,​​ Dan Ellis, Managing Director at Townsend Search Group, dives into the challenges, strategies, and invaluable lessons for aspiring CFOs and those seeking effective financial leadership. With over a decade’s experience in public accounting and consulting, Dan Explores the diverse personalities, drive, and discipline that define these financial leaders. From the vital role of athletics in shaping their work ethic to the crucial balance between work and personal life, gain valuable insights into what it takes to excel in the competitive world of CFOs.Show LinksCheck out Townsend Search GroupFollow Townsend Search Group on LinkedInConnect with Dan Ellis on LinkedInConnect with Andrew Seski on LinkedInTranscriptPlease note that the transcript is AI-generated and may contain errors. The content in the podcast is not intended as investment advice, and is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only.[00:00:00] Andrew Seski: Hello, everyone. Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Modern CFO Podcast. As always, I'm your host, Andrew Seski. Today, we're joined by Dan Ellis, managing director of Townsend Search Group, a search group based in Michigan, my home state. And for just over a decade, Dan shared his career experience in public accounting and consulting and today is connecting private equity groups or portfolio companies with the best talent there is. Dan, thank you so much for joining us today.[00:00:35] Dan Ellis: Andrew, thank you. Happy to be here and excited to chat...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ltEPHCJwGKqAQYr-tE6YBcZJtx8M8Y9yFC3OlJ3s2Bo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE4NzUzLzE2MTc3/MTg2NjktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}