Originally from Moldova, Sabina has lived in 4 countries, studied in 3, and worked in 2. She graduated from Schulich School of Business with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and started off her career in Toronto, working in public accounting with a Big 4 firm covering external audit and tax and then moving on to an international food and beverage company. Sabina then left the corporate world to focus on family and came back to start her own accounting practice. Owning her business brought out her passion for relationship building, so when she moved out to the Bay Area in 2015, she pivoted towards recruiting. As Managing Director for DeWinter Group’s direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, Sabina leads a dynamic team of recruiters to place accounting and finance professionals and works with clients to identify a solution for their specific hiring needs.

Outside of work, Sabina devotes her time to her 3 children. She leads a plant-based lifestyle and loves hiking and traveling.

Raised in Kalamazoo and a graduate of Michigan State University, Andy began his career in public accounting with a regional firm, Plante & Moran, before moving to San Francisco to join BDO Seidman. He worked in Corporate Finance for RCM Global Investors and Levi’s, gained technology and consulting experience with Andersen Consulting, and sold software for Oracle before settling into recruiting in 2007. His broad experience gives him a unique perspective for both clients and candidates. Andy has developed many long-standing relationships, leveraging his 20 years in the Bay Area. When he’s not recruiting, you might find him on the coast at one of the many surf breaks in the area.

Originally from Minnesota, Sonia graduated from University of Minnesota, Duluth with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She started off her career with State Farm before transitioning into Finance when she relocated to the Bay Area. Sonia then followed her passion for relationship building into accounting and finance direct-hire recruiting. She joined DeWinter Group in 2006 and continues her commitment to the recruitment and placement of top accounting and finance professionals in Silicon Valley.

Outside of work, Sonia spends her time with her husband, two kids, and her chocolate labrador, Hurley. She also enjoys wine tasting, cooking, and hiking.

A Bay Area native, Brian graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics, minoring in Sports Management. He started off his career as a Financial Analyst at two multinational energy companies before moving on to recruiting. Brian has always been drawn to business partnering roles in Finance, so finance recruiting ended up being a turn in the right direction for him. As Director for the DeWinter Group’s direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, Brian is focused on the recruitment and placement of top finance and accounting professionals while also creating a solution for our clients’ hiring needs in the Silicon Valley.

Outside of work, you can catch Brian either training for a triathlon (he finished the 2018 Ironman Arizona in 11:55!), golfing, or cooking. Brian is also a proud fur father to his beloved Cocker Spaniel, Ziggy.

Originally from Minneapolis, Jeremy graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing and later earned his Masters of Business Administration at Capella University. After 4 years of retail management, Jeremy transitioned into a Recruiter role for Accounting and Finance at a well-known international recruiting firm. In 2019, he decided to move to the Bay Area to be closer with the rest of his family. As an Executive Recruiter with the DeWinter Group’s accounting and finance direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, Jeremy is responsible for working with accounting and finance professionals living in the greater Silicon Valley area. He assesses their technical skill sets and develops a detailed understanding of their career aspirations, identifying opportunities to truly advance their careers.

Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys staying active and following sports events; his favorite teams being the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, and the Green Bay Packers. He also loves trying new things, whether it be foods, places, or activities.

Nathalie has been a specialized accounting and finance recruiter for over a decade; she started her recruiting career with an international search firm where she was awarded three times for President's Club merit, including Rookie of the Year ranking. She has established long–term business relationships and has supported and placed over 2000+ accounting & finance professionals within industry for direct–hire, temporary, and consulting placements across California, San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles markets.

Outside of recruiting, Nathalie is a serial traveler, a foodie (she founded two Hawaiian restaurants in the Bay Area), and dog–lover (she’s working on a doggy daycare project in Oakland).

Originally from the Midwest, Kristin graduated from the College of William and Mary with a BBA degree in Accounting. She began her career in Washington, DC at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their Financial Services Advisory practice, where she focused on financial and project management for federal clients including HUD and FDIC. She subsequently moved to the Bay Area and began her transition into Search. Kristin joined the DeWinter Group in 2013 and is based in our San Francisco office but serves the Greater Bay Area.

Outside of recruiting, Kristin loves exploring the city, reading, and baking. She is also a graduate of the French Culinary Institute with a diploma in Pastry Arts.

A Northern California native, Meghan graduated from Santa Clara University, where she majored in Accounting. She started her career in audit at PricewaterhouseCoopers and obtained her CPA license while there. After spending a stint at KKR as Assistant Controller of their hedge funds, Meghan transitioned into sales and, ultimately, into finance and accounting professionals recruitment in 2012. She is based out of the San Francisco office and is passionate about building strong relationships with clients and candidates.

Outside of recruiting, Meghan enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, eating at new and exciting restaurants, and cheering for the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Giants.

Originally from Minnesota, Tony migrated to the West to complete both undergraduate and postgraduate from University of Arizona, both in Accounting. He moved back East to start his career in public accounting at a Big 4 firm but eventually moved back West to the Bay Area in 2011. After a brief stint at another Big 4 firm in San Francisco, Tony left public accounting and found his passion in Accounting and Finance recruiting at an international recruiting company, eventually transitioning to the DeWinter Group in 2015. As Director of DeWinter Group’s direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, Tony is focused on the recruitment and placement of top finance and accounting professionals while also creating a solution for our clients’ hiring needs in the greater San Francisco area.

Outside of work, Tony devotes his time to his family and his dog, Dante, traveling and trying out new restaurants whenever possible. Though he lives in the Bay Area now, you can still catch him cheering on his home state’s team, the Minnesota Vikings. Besides sports, a good rom-com will always lighten up an otherwise stressful day.

A Southern California native, Natalie graduated from University of Southern California with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. She began her career in audit at PwC and then moved onto accounting in financial services. Natalie’s attraction to the ability to build relationships and make an impact on candidates/clients’ lives led her to the recruiting industry in 2017. As an Executive Recruiter with the DeWinter Group’s accounting and finance direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, Natalie is responsible for working with accounting and finance professionals living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She assesses their technical skill sets and develops a detailed understanding of their career aspirations, identifying opportunities to truly advance their careers.

Outside of work, Natalie enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, dancing, and cycling. She also volunteers for the St. Anthony Organization in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district.

A Chicago native, Diva graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She began her career in audit at a middle-market public accounting firm, Baker Tilly. Prior to joining DeWinter Group, Diva spent about 6 years working at premier tech companies (Cars.com and Box, Inc) in both Chicago and Silicon Valley, gaining experience in the corporate finance and strategy world. As an Executive Recruiter for DeWinter Group’s direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, she is responsible for working with accounting and finance professionals living in the Bay Area to assess their technical skill sets and develop a detailed understanding of their career aspirations, identifying opportunities to truly advance their careers.

Outside of the office, Diva loves exploring the neighborhoods of San Francisco, food, watching football, and traveling the world.

A Bay Area native, Gilad graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting. He started his career in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he managed a variety of audit engagements with venture capital, private equity, and life-science companies. Prior to joining the DeWinter Group, Gilad worked for several Bay Area technology companies focusing on revenue accounting and financial systems design/implementation. As a result of his management experience in corporate accounting, Gilad understands the technical nuances involved with hiring senior-level accounting and finance professionals. He applies this intimate understanding to each search he works on for both job seekers and employers.

Outside of the office, Gilad can be found road cycling, traveling, or enjoying live music around the Bay Area.

A Los Angeles native, Fiona moved to the Bay Area in 1999 to attend San Jose State University. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, she started her career in the healthcare field working in clinical and financial operations. As a result of her work, she continued on with her academic studies, earning a Masters in Business Administration from Santa Clara University in 2012. Upon earning her MBA, Fiona accepted her first position in corporate finance as a Senior Financial Analyst for a leading cyber security company in Silicon Valley. After several promotions, she developed a diverse skill set in corporate finance, spanning corporate strategy to portfolio management. In 2015, she decided to merge her experiences in healthcare and corporate finance, moving into a Senior Manager role with a nationally recognized healthcare system, where she oversaw national clinical quality initiatives. As Executive Recruiter for DeWinter Group’s direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, she works with Bay Area accounting and finance professionals to align their career aspirations with the needs of Bay Area employers.

Outside of work, Fiona volunteers her time as a member of the Santa Clara University MBA Alumni Advisory Board and serves as Treasurer for the Coastside Mothers’ Club. She loves spending time outdoors with her husband, two sons, and husky. She is also an avid scuba diver and spends much of her free time traveling with her family to find the next best dive site. When not underwater, she also enjoys hiking, surfing, and snowboarding.