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About The CSP Group

We are coast-to-coast complete corporate finance and accounting recruitment.

The CSP Group is a boutique recruitment firm focused solely on finance and accounting professionals. Our focus has allowed us to successfully develop a network with the express purpose of matching leading companies with top talent.

Our firm places transparency and honesty at the forefront of our process, taking every opportunity to do what is right, build trust and further enhance the customer service experience. We are fast. We are accurate. We are a value-added partner with the nuanced and dynamic market knowledge to keep your business competitive and growing.

The CSP Group conducts contingency and retained searches around the country, with operations in St. Louis, San Diego and Denver.

Our leadership

We achieve a higher level of consistent success together.

At The CSP Group, we believe that trust-based and transparent relationships can truly manifest amazing results. When you work with us, you gain more than access to the most sought after finance and accounting talent—you gain a real partner.

James Cairns

James Cairns

Managing Partner | Executive Search Consultant

James is a former corporate accounting professional with Big 4 audit and controllership experience.  He founded The CSP Group in 2014 and offers expertise in accounting and finance recruitment to both employers seeking talent and professionals seeking their next career move.

James is a CPA (inactive) with a MAcc from Florida State University and a BS in Accounting from the University of Florida.

He lives with his wife and three children in St. Louis, Missouri.  In his off-time, James is an outdoorsman and guitar player.

Marc Godbold

Marc Godbold

Partner | Executive Search Consultant

Marc is a former United States Marine with over 14 years’ experience in professional communications and public safety. His focus now is finding the best talent for his network of hiring managers and providing candidates the optimum opportunity that aligns with their career goals. He typically supports hiring managers, deal management, and facilitates communication throughout the entire hiring process. Marc is passionate about leaving a positive impression on everyone he works or connects with.

In his off-time, Marc is an avid sports fan that enjoys coaching youth sports, umpiring high school baseball, and playing golf.