Retained Search for Finance, Accounting and Technology


Experts in Finding the Right Talent to Move You Forward

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DeWinter Partners: Retained Search with Proven Results

We partner with growth stage and venture backed companies to find the right professionals to move them forward. For over two decades, we’ve used our deep expertise and personalized, relationship-based approach to help hundreds of private and publicly-traded companies, venture capital firms, and private equity firms find the talent they need to make an impact.

Our Retained Search Team

Hear from some of our dedicated team members on what makes DeWinter Partners the top choice for companies looking for exceptional executive and C-Level search services.


MEET OUR TEAM



We Meet You Where You Are


Whatever your growth stage, DeWinter Partners can help you make the key hires that meet your needs and fit your culture. From finding your next Director, Executive, or CXO to strategic team buildouts, we know the right people to get the job done.









The Best Talent For Your Future


Hiring transformational talent is the most important thing you can do to grow your company. To put it simply, we know the best finance, accounting, technology, and people talent in the market. With decades of results and long-lasting relationships, our team offers executive and C-Level search services that are exceptional in quality, speed-to-market, and reliability.

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Function

Verticals

Finance & Accounting

General Accounting

Chief Accounting Officer

VP, Corporate Controller

Director of Accounting

Assistant Controller

Head of Finance & Accounting

Finance

Chief Financial Officer

VP, Finance

Head of Finance

Director of Finance

Risk & Internal Audit

VP, Internal Audit

Director, Internal Audit

Director, SOX

Tax, Treasury, & Investor Relations

Treasurer

Director of Tax

Head of IR

Technology

IT Operations, Infrastructure, & Security CISO

CISO

CIO

CTO

Director or VP, IT

Director or VP, Business Applications

Director or VP, Data

Security Lead

Engineering

Manager, Director, or VP of Engineering

Mobile

Hardware

Electrical

Product

CPO

Director or VP, Product Management

Head of Product

Product Manager

Product Designer

Executive

COO

CEO

Board Members

  • Finance and Accounting

    Equipped with deep technical knowledge of accounting and finance and senior-level recruitment expertise, our Financial Executive Search division leverages our proven retained search model to optimize our client’s search for accounting and finance professionals.


    Our team of retained search specialists works with our clients to develop a talent acquisition strategy tailored to their organization’s unique hiring needs, size, industry, vision, and culture. From there, we tap into our established local and national network of top accounting and finance executives to identify and evaluate the perfect fit for our client’s organization. 

  • Technology

    Our Technology Executive Search division focuses on supporting venture-funded and early-growth companies as they build the best technology, product, and leadership and foundational teams. As companies scale up and grow, they need a trusted partner that can help them take on the challenges and new functions of their expanding businesses. 


    We work with venture capital firms, founders, and emerging leaders with their never-ending pursuit of creating sustainable and successful companies. Beyond building leadership teams, our team of specialists provides guidance on modern organizational structures, up-to-date compensation and market data, and access to our network of premiere talent tailored specifically for the early growth community.

Our Clients

Proterra

Proterra

GRIN
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GRIN

Intercom

Intercom

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital

Ceribell

Ceribell

SafelyYou

SafelyYou

Cerebras Systems

Cerebras Systems

ICONIQ Capital

ICONIQ Capital

Cohesity

Cohesity

Lacework

Lacework

Databricks

Databricks

Tonal

Tonal

Hims & Hers

Hims & Hers

Messagebird

Messagebird

Alpine Investors

Alpine Investors

Anyscale

Anyscale

AtoB

AtoB

Sumo Logic

Sumo Logic

10x Genomics

10x Genomics

A Process You Can Trust


We offer the highest standard of individualized care to place leaders that align with your needs.

On average, we fill executive roles in 81 days.

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We define and clarify the scope and needs of your search. We calibrate our search utilizing research on market values and conditions, interviews with key management and stakeholders, and targeted job description refinement. Our team presents a panel of candidates highly aligned with your needs and coordinates the interview, negotiation, and acceptance processes. On average, we find and place your next great leader in just 81 days.
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What Our Clients Have To Say

“DeWinter Partners is one of the select groups of firms I refer to Eclipse’s portfolio companies. They have placed well over a hundred people—from team build-outs to proven startup executives—across a range of levels in our companies.”
Justin Butler

Partner at Eclipse Ventures

"The DeWinter team is a go-to firm for our Sequoia Talent team to refer early-stage founders to. They deliver results to our companies across founding roles and disciplines, and have a particular expertise in filling niche technical roles."
Kelly Liu

Talent Director at Sequoia Capital

Frequently Asked Questions: DeWinter's Retained and Executive Search Services

Have questions about our Retained and Executive Search solutions? We’ve got answers! Here are some of the most common inquiries we receive from our clients and candidates.

  • What is the difference between DeWinter Partners and other executive recruitment firms?

    DeWinter Partners is the retained and executive search team of DeWinter, specializing in placing transformational leaders in growth-stage and venture-backed companies. We focus on a relationship-based approach and have deep expertise in the finance, accounting, and technology sectors to help you find the right executive talent. With roots in the Bay Area and Boston, we have more than 90 professionals across the country dedicated to efficiently finding you top talent.


  • What types of roles do you specialize in?

    We specialize in retained and executive search services for key roles in finance, accounting, and technology. This includes everything from C-level executives to strategic team build-outs.

  • What are the benefits of partnering with DeWinter’s retained search team?

    Our retained search team offers a distinct advantage by providing a highly strategic and dedicated partnership. Our team utilizes a proven retained search methodology designed to efficiently identify and secure top-tier executive talent, ensuring a comprehensive, confidential effort to find transformational leaders for your growth-stage or venture-backed company.


    By leveraging our relationship-based approach and deep expertise in finance, accounting, and technology, we can access a robust network of passive candidates you wouldn't find otherwise. This focused process is designed to fill key roles efficiently, with an average placement time of just 81 days, all while offering valuable market insights and guidance on strategic team build-outs.


  • How long does it typically take to fill an executive role?

    On average, we fill executive roles in 81 days, a testament to our efficient process and extensive network.


  • What is the scope of your services?

    In addition to sourcing talent, we provide guidance on modern organizational structures, up-to-date compensation and market data, and access to our network of qualified professionals.


  • What types of companies do you work with?

    We partner with a wide range of clients, including private and publicly-traded companies, venture capital firms, and private equity firms.

  • How can I start my executive search?

    Get in touch with our team today to set up a consultation to discuss your specific needs, the role you're looking to fill, and the key qualifications and characteristics you're seeking in a candidate. This initial conversation allows us to understand your company culture and strategic goals, ensuring we can craft a tailored search plan that meets your unique requirements and connects you with the right talent.


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Our Insights

DeWinter Named One of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2025
August 29, 2025
For the third year in a row, DeWinter has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco and Silicon Valley Business Times. We're honored to receive this recognition, which is a direct reflection of our incredible team and the vibrant culture we've built together.
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We're here to help you find exceptional leadership talent with a track record of success and a search process you can trust.

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