[VaSteve]

Call a finance and accounting recruiter. They can help you out with a range and finding the right person. Oddly, I get calls often from Charlotte headhunters, even though I'm outside of DC.

As far as keeping them motivated, that varies.

Some people, like me, like to create and solve problems - with a new organization you might need that. But they may leave when the challenge is gone. Others like to manage. In your business that probably wouldn't work as it seems like there is a ton of stuff to get started.

In your business, the salary would grow with the complexity of the job, but would probably have a point when it "tops out." At least salarywise. Then you might get an incumbant that would never leave due to golden handcuffs. Bonuses...well, that usually depends on the performance of the firm. The CFO has *some* control over the performance, but in your line of work, it appears that you have more influence.

PM me if you want additional insight.

Steve