Executive recruitment professionals
    The McKenny Group

    Helping companies navigate change with precision.

    Nationwide direct hire and executive search,powered by 75+ years of leadership experience and shaped by 22 years of Air Force discipline.

    75+
    Years Experience
    96%
    Retention Rate
    1-Yr
    Placement Guarantee
    About Us

    Welcome to The McKenny Group

    A distinguished, veteran-owned firm specializing in executive search, recruitment, and fractional HR services. We deliver tailored solutions for businesses' unique human capital needs across industries,built on a foundation of military discipline, integrity, and unwavering commitment.

    • Direct Hire (Confidential)
    • Executive Search
    • HR Consulting & Fractional Services
    • One-Year Placement Guarantee
    The McKenny Group executive recruiting team collaborating in a modern conference room
    75+
    Years of Experience

    Proven track record in business operations, human resources, staffing, and fractional HR across key industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, Finance, Legal, Education, Government, Aviation, AI Technology & Robotics, and Hospitality & Restaurant Management.

    What We Do

    Comprehensive recruitment & HR solutions

    Tailored to precisely meet your needs,whether filling a critical role, developing your HR strategy, or providing ongoing support.

    Executive C-Suite Search

    Nationwide recruitment for C-suite and senior leadership roles, with a 96% placement retention rate.

    Direct Hire

    Confidential, exclusive, and retained full-cycle recruiting for critical roles,accelerated without sacrificing quality.

    Fractional HR

    From compliance to strategic workforce planning, tailored HR services that scale with your business stage.

    Business HR Support

    Fast, flat-fee HR and hiring help for small and growing businesses — 72-hour checkup, hiring rescue, and advisory.

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    Why Choose Us · Veteran-Owned

    Mission-first recruiting, built on 22 years of service.

    A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business that treats every search like a mission—pairing Air Force discipline with deep recruiting expertise to deliver candidates who show up, stay, and perform.

    Cleared talent, fractional HR, or hard-to-fill executive search—one team, accountable end-to-end.

    Veteran-rich network
    Up-to-1-Year Guarantee
    Veteran-owned vendor

    Military-Grade Discipline

    Process-driven and accountable from intake to placement.

    Uncompromising Integrity

    Transparent, ethical practices that build lasting trust.

    Mission Commitment

    We don't stop until the right person is in the role.

    Precision-Matched Talent

    Rigorous screening and cultural alignment—first hire, right hire.

    Fast, Reliable Delivery

    Shortlists in days, not weeks—without sacrificing quality.

    Long-Term Partnership

    We invest in your team and keep delivering as you scale.

    Industry-Leading Promise

    1-Year Placement Guarantee

    If a placement doesn't stick within 12 months, we replace them—no fee, no fine print.

    Vetted

    Multi-step screening and reference checks.

    Aligned

    Matched to your team and mission.

    Backed

    Free replacement if retention falters.

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    Career Opportunities

    Find your next role with The McKenny Group

    A curated selection of confidential, retained, and direct-hire opportunities from C-suite to skilled trades.

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    Manufacturing

    Territory Sales Manager - Metal Building Systems (MI & WI)

    Michigan & Wisconsin, Michigan & Wisconsin, United States Full time

    Territory Sales Manager – Metal Building Systems Industry: Manufacturing Specialty: Metal Buildings / Building Materials / Construction Sales Location: Minnesota or Wisconsin Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview A confidential manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Territory Sales Manager to support continued growth across the Minnesota and Wisconsin market. This opportunity is best suited for a sales professional with experience in metal building systems, pre-engineered buildings, steel buildings, building materials, or construction-related manufacturing sales. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing customer relationships, developing new business, supporting project opportunities, and growing market share throughout the assigned territory. This is a field-based sales role requiring strong relationship-building skills, technical understanding, and the ability to work independently with customers, internal teams, and industry partners. Responsibilities Manage and grow sales activity throughout the assigned Minnesota and Wisconsin territory. Develop new customer relationships while maintaining and expanding existing accounts. Work with builders, contractors, developers, installers, and other construction-related customers. Identify new project opportunities and provide sales support throughout the project cycle. Review project information, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. Coordinate with internal estimating, engineering, sales support, and operations teams. Prepare and support quotes, proposals, order details, and project documentation. Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, customer updates, and territory activity. Build and execute a territory development plan focused on growth and account expansion. Represent the company professionally in the field and provide a high level of customer service. Travel regularly within the assigned territory to meet with customers and pursue new business.

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    Restaurant/Food Services

    General Manager | Nationwide Restaurant Opportunities

    United States, United States, United States Full time

    General Manager | Nationwide Restaurant Opportunities Locations: IL, KY, MO, NC, WI The McKenny Group is partnering with an established, high-volume restaurant organization to identify experienced General Managers for multiple opportunities across the United States. Current Openings Wisconsin: Green Bay, Appleton North Carolina: Asheboro, Greenville Kentucky: Lexington Missouri: St. Louis Illinois: Shiloh We are seeking strong restaurant leaders with a proven ability to drive operations, lead teams, manage financial performance, and deliver consistent guest experiences in fast-paced, high-volume environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong P&L ownership, operational discipline, career stability, and a track record of developing high-performing teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a General Manager who wants to make a measurable impact while continuing to grow within a respected restaurant organization. Position Overview A confidential client is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations, drive business performance, and support continued growth. This individual will be responsible for overseeing key business functions, developing and leading teams, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring strong financial, customer service, and performance outcomes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-driven leader with a proven ability to manage people, processes, budgets, and business priorities. This role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, operational discipline, and the ability to create accountability across departments. The General Manager will work closely with ownership or senior leadership to execute business goals, strengthen internal operations, improve profitability, and support a positive, high-performing workplace culture. Please note: Candidates must be able to attend up to 8 weeks of out-of-state training, if applicable. Responsibilities Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations while ensuring consistent execution of company standards. Own restaurant-level P&L performance, including sales, labor, food costs, inventory, and controllable expenses. Recruit, hire, train, coach, develop, and retain strong team members and managers. Build and lead a high-performing restaurant team focused on service, accountability, and results. Drive operational execution, productivity, and consistency across all shifts. Manage staffing levels, scheduling, labor planning, and overall team performance. Ensure an excellent guest experience through strong service standards and active team engagement. Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and compliance. Monitor restaurant performance and implement action plans to improve sales, profitability, service, and operational results. Support company initiatives, policies, procedures, and operational programs. Foster a positive, professional, and performance-driven work environment. Address guest concerns, employee relations matters, and operational challenges in a timely and effective manner.

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    Executive

    Chief Financial Officer

    New York, NY Full-time

    About the role We are partnering with a high-growth, private-equity-backed manufacturer (~$400M revenue, 4 plants across the U.S.) to recruit a Chief Financial Officer who will serve as the strategic financial partner to the CEO and Board. This is a hands-on, build-and-scale role for a CFO who thrives in operationally complex, growth-focused environments. What you'll own • Lead all finance functions: FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, internal audit, and investor reporting. • Partner with the CEO and Board on long-range strategy, capital allocation, and value-creation planning. • Drive M&A strategy end-to-end: target identification, diligence, deal modeling, negotiation, and post-close integration. • Own monthly close, KPI reporting, and Board materials; raise the bar on data quality and forecasting accuracy. • Build and develop a high-performing finance team; coach finance business partners embedded in operations. • Lead lender, auditor, and investor relationships; manage debt covenants and capital structure decisions. • Implement scalable systems (ERP, BI, consolidations) to support continued growth and a future liquidity event. First 12 months — what success looks like • 13-week cash flow and rolling 18-month forecast operating with executive trust. • Plant-level P&Ls and unit economics visible monthly to operations leaders. • At least one bolt-on acquisition modeled, executed, or substantially advanced. • Clean year-end audit with no material findings; covenant compliance maintained. What we offer • Direct line to the CEO and Board, with meaningful equity in a value-creation story. • Full relocation support; hybrid schedule available out of the New York office. • Comprehensive benefits, executive long-term incentive plan, and performance bonus.

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    The cost of getting it wrong

    What could a bad hire really cost you?

    Most leaders underestimate it. The damage isn't just the salary — it's the lost months, the stalled initiatives, and the search you have to run all over again. Estimate yours below.

    Role level
    Annual salary for the role$200,000
    $50K$600K
    Estimated cost of a failed hire
    $600,000$1,000,000
    3–5× annual salary in direct and downstream costs — plus 12–18 months to rebuild team trust and momentum.
    Where the cost hides
    Recruiting, onboarding & severance≈ $200,000
    Lost productivity & ramp-up time≈ $280,000
    Team disruption & morale≈ $160,000
    Stalled initiatives & opportunity cost≈ $160,000
    Our placements hold a 96% retention rate — against an industry average of 70–80% — and every one is backed by a one-year guarantee. Because the most expensive search is the one you have to run twice.
    Get it right the first time — talk to us

    Figures are illustrative industry estimates based on commonly cited multiples of annual salary (roughly 1–2× for mid-level roles and 3–5× for executive roles). Actual costs vary by role, industry, and circumstance.

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