Legacy Transportation Company Fills Crucial Controller Role with Advent’s Expertise

Posted on by Susan Isebrand

The Client

A family-owned school transportation provider with over 75 years of experience serving communities in Minnesota. This organization offers safe and reliable student transportation services, operating with a mission to serve local districts by safely transporting students into their future. With a strong emphasis on service, respect, teamwork, and commitment, they aim to support the learning process of each student they transport.

The Challenge: Fill a critical controller position after a two-year vacancy.

The company had struggled to fill a critical Controller position for nearly two years. Their initial search failed to identify suitable candidates, leading to a temporary restructuring of the role at a manager level. A year later, they reopened the Controller search, still unable to find the right fit. This prolonged vacancy was impacting their financial operations and growth plans.

Why Advent Talent Group?
Previous recruiting efforts and internal searches had been unsuccessful. After two years of fruitless searching, including attempts to fill the position internally and restructure the role, the company decided to engage a specialized recruiting partner. They chose Advent Talent Group based on their reputation for thorough, strategic approaches to executive search and their track record of success in difficult-to-fill positions.

The Solution: Implement a comprehensive retained search strategy.

Advent Talent Group initiated a retained search solution, which included:

  • A thorough market analysis
  • Weekly client connects for transparent communication
  • Detailed compensation analysis
  • Development of ideal candidate profile

The team at Advent Talent Group began by reviewing previously interviewed candidates to better understand the company’s needs and preferences. They then leveraged their extensive network and recruiting expertise to identify qualified candidates quickly.

Within just one week of the initial strategy meeting, Advent Talent Group presented four highly qualified candidates for the Controller position. The client interviewed all four candidates, finding each to be a strong potential fit for their needs.

The Results: A successful hire within weeks, ending a two-year search.

As a result of Advent Talent Group’s strategic and efficient approach:

  • The company interviewed four qualified candidates within a week of engagement.
  • They identified their ideal candidate and extended an offer promptly.
  • The offer was accepted, filling the critical Controller position that was vacant for two years.
  • The entire process, from initial engagement to offer acceptance, was completed in a matter of weeks.

This swift resolution to a long-standing challenge allowed the transportation company to stabilize its financial leadership, supporting continued growth and operational excellence in serving Minnesota’s school districts.

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“This was the best experience we’ve ever had with an agency. Advent Talent Group’s thorough approach and ability to quickly present highly qualified candidates exceeded our expectations and solved a critical hiring need.”

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