$240K–$420K
Phoenix CFO total cash range
45–75
days typical CFO search
12-Mo
replacement guarantee
30–50%
savings vs. traditional firms
The Phoenix Executive Market
Phoenix has become a significant hub for finance executive talent, driven by major financial services employers (JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, American Express, Fidelity) and a growing ecosystem of PE-backed and venture-backed companies that require sophisticated financial leadership. CFO demand in the Phoenix market is high and growing.
Top Industries
Roles We Fill
Notable Phoenix Area Employers
JPMorgan Chase (Phoenix Operations)
American Express (Tempe)
Fidelity Investments
Republic Services
Axon Enterprise
ON Semiconductor
Banner Health
Maricopa County
Compensation Context
Phoenix CFO compensation runs approximately 3–6% below national benchmarks for comparable roles, reflecting the lower cost of living. For PE-backed company CFOs, carry and equity participation often make total compensation competitive with or exceeding national rates. Base salary ranges for Phoenix CFOs: $200K–$380K depending on company size and structure.
Why Colossus in Phoenix
We have placed CFOs across the Phoenix metro at companies ranging from $10M to $500M in revenue. We understand what PE sponsors want in a finance leader, what growth-stage CEOs need from their CFO, and how to find the right balance of strategic and operational finance experience.
Flat-Fee Pricing
No percentage-of-salary fees. You know the cost before we start.
12-Month Guarantee
Every placement is backed by a full-year replacement guarantee.
Local Market Knowledge
We're based in Phoenix. We know this market from the inside.