Cochran, Cochran & Yale is Western New York’s premier executive recruitment firm. We’ve helped build successful businesses for over 40 years, and we’re confident that our proven process will help your organization continue to succeed. To learn more about how to partner with CCY and gain a competitive advantage on talent acquisition, contact one of our consultants today. We know what it takes to find, attract, and hire top-tier New York State leadership candidates.
A Rochester leader in electrical construction sought a Chief Estimator with leadership skills to manage and develop a 3- to 5-person estimating team.
The organization has been growing rapidly and is actively pursuing further expansion. Our client is genuinely invested in cultivating a positive and proactive culture and has been ranked among Rochester’s Top Workplaces since 2019.
We have been retained to source an Operations Manager to head the Albany, New York, location of a major electrical contractor. Reporting directly to the CEO, this unique role is an opportunity to step in as an executive leader, build and leverage a team, and distinguish the company as the best in the region.
This person will be held accountable for ensuring that consistency, quality, and job safety are never compromised. The right candidate will be a balanced individual with high emotional intelligence, keen foresight, and proven leadership ability.
CCY was retained by a growing Solar EPC firm headquartered in the Northeast to identify a Senior Manager/Director of Procurement. This was an exciting opportunity with a high-growth organization that has made significant investments in personnel and was looking to add another dynamic leader. A background in procurement, sourcing, or integrated supply chains was essential.
The hired candidate joined a stable leadership team and embraced the opportunity to leverage their experience and leave their fingerprints on the structure of the internal sourcing organization. Interfacing directly with executive leadership, they now provide the support required to build an agile and responsive procurement team.
CCY was retained by a growing Solar EPC firm headquartered in the Northeast to identify a Senior Manager/Director of Procurement. This was an exciting opportunity with a high-growth organization that has made significant investments in personnel and was looking to add another dynamic leader. A background in procurement, sourcing, or integrated supply chains was essential.
The hired candidate joined a stable leadership team and embraced the opportunity to leverage their experience and leave their fingerprints on the structure of the internal sourcing organization. Interfacing directly with executive leadership, they now provide the support required to build an agile and responsive procurement team.
A Rochester-based Advertising & Marketing firm needed an experienced Finance Manager to oversee its finance department, own cash management, facilitate client & vendor relationships, deliver reports & forecasts, and to keep contracts, insurance, and legal in line with the organization’s goals and needs.
The role included a potential advancement path to CFO. We sourced candidates with 8+ years in accounting & finance, as well as 3+ years of leadership experience. The individual hired possessed exceptional confidence, communication skills, and professional demeanor.
An aerospace and defense contractor headquartered in New York State is seeking a Manager of Subcontracts to oversee several subcontracts managers (SCMs). This role is responsible for managing complex and technical domestic contracting, and for ensuring that exposure to legal risk is minimized. To be considered, candidates must have experience with DOD, FARs, and DFARs. Prior experience leading a team and the willingness to build a new team are also required.
We have been retained to source an Operations Manager to head the Rochester, New York, flagship location of a major electrical contractor. Reporting directly to the CEO, this unique role is an opportunity to step in as an executive leader, build leverage a team, and distinguish the company as the best in the region. This person will be held accountable for ensuring that consistency, quality, and job safety are never compromised. The right candidate will be a balanced individual with high
emotional intelligence, keen foresight, and proven leadership ability.
A Rochester-based non-profit organization has retained our services to locate the next financial leader to oversee financial systems and to provide meaningful, manageable, and measurable financial data to senior management and the Board. Strong accounting, financial, and analytical skills are essential. Must be able to multitask, possess strong communications skills, and have 7+ years of experience in a healthcare related organization. MBA/CPA/CMA credentials are preferred. Third-party reimbursement strongly preferred. Contact Tim Coykendall at Tcoykendall@ccy.com.
An 80+ year-old multinational organization is seeking a business-minded Senior Manager/Director of HR to oversee a team of 3 direct reports at its Rochester location and to provide support to the HR at a second location in the Southeast. The right individual for this role will be upbeat, positive, highly engaged, and able to hold team members accountable. Some vacation is required, but the role is hybrid and includes (actual) unlimited vacation time. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
We have been retained by a global medical supply organization on a mission to provide high-quality products with superior value, and an unmatched customer experience that improves patient care and enhances the lives of their clients. A seriously capitalized, up-and-comer in the Healthcare space, our client is positioned for exponential growth in the years to come and needs to add a Director of Sales with deep relationships in the Healthcare industry. This is a REMOTE role with travel required for client meetings, internal meetings, industry conferences.
CCY was exclusively retained to find the first VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for a 5,000-employee, $500M+ organization that is fully invested in a cultural transformation. The role was a unique opportunity for a motivated change agent to significantly impact an established organization by building out and owning the DEI program.
The VP DEI role required a strategic leader prepared to partner directly with a visionary CEO to engineer the company’s future trajectory.
The successful candidate now represents the company in public-facing presentations, speeches, and appearances.
An Upstate NY Biotech firm needs their next Controller. Our retained client is seeking a candidate that will have extensive experience in SEC Reporting, strong knowledge of GAAP, and work well independently in a fast-paced organization. Strong communication skills are essential, as presentation to the Board of Directors will be required. Incredible opportunity to put your thumbprint on this fast-growing technology company. CPA preferred. Attractive compensation package to include RSU awards. Buffalo location, with remote possibilities. Contact Gary Baker at gbaker@ccy.com.
We have been retained to locate the next CFO for a growing $150M manufacturer based in Upstate NY. This opening is due to a 2022 retirement and will require prior senior financial leadership experience, SEC reporting, strong FP&A skills, ERP selection/implementation, and M&A due diligence and integration expertise on an international scale. If you are interested in having a conversation about this incredible opportunity, please reply to Gary Baker at gbaker@ccy.com.
Our client is builds HR tools for the flexible future of work. Their next corporate controller will build out the finance team and oversee all corporate accounting and finance operations. This is a fully remote position, and candidates must have the ability to work effectively autonomously and with minimal oversight. The role requires a strong understanding of GAAP, meticulous financial reporting, and operations experience.
Our client is seeking a VP of Operations for a multi-site operation experiencing significant growth. This is an opportunity for an ambitious, process-driven leader to elevate both the company and its people. With a direct line to the President, he or she will enjoy a degree of strategic flexibility and decision-making power that is rare for an established and growing company. Candidates should be strong in emotional intelligence, keen foresight, and proven leadership ability. This on-site role is based out of Rochester, NY, and requires some regional travel (Western New York).
We are sourcing a Subcontracts Manager to identify suppliers and manage relationships for an A&D contractor headquartered in New York State. The role’s responsibilities include risk mitigation, SOWs, and RFP/RFQ processing.
Our retained client is a healthcare provider in need of a Director of Finance. This role oversees accounting, finance, budgeting, analysis, reporting to corporate, coordinating with the outside auditors, tax filings, and cash flow. Must possess 3+ years of experience in a healthcare environment, the ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight, previous supervisory skills, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. CPA preferred. Contact Tim Coykendall at tcoykendall@ccy.com.