Originally from Moldova, Sabina Levin 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.

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.

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.

Sonia, a Minnesota native, graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. After graduating, she worked for State Farm Insurance, where she joined their accounting management rotation program. Sonia relocated to the Bay Area, where she worked for LSI Logic for several years as a financial analyst supporting the Worldwide Field Sales organization. In 1997, she transitioned into accounting and finance recruiting and joined Parker & Lynch. Since 2006, Sonia has been with the DeWinter Group, where she continues her commitment to the recruitment and placement of top accounting and finance professionals in the Silicon Valley. When she’s not recruiting, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and chocolate lab.

A Bay Area native, Brian Simoni 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.

A Bay Area native, Michelle Chin graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. During her undergraduate studies, she worked two jobs, balancing her time between school and work. Michelle was introduced to DeWinter Group through an internal recruiter, who happened to recruit her when she was in college, and ended up starting her career at DeWinter Group as a Talent Sourcer after college. As an Executive Recruiter focused on Transactional-Level Accounting and Finance 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 work, Michelle enjoys trying new restaurants in the Bay Area, traveling the world, and playing with her shih tzu, Toby.

A Bay Area native, Danielle Buis graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project and Sustainability Management. She started off her career working in Sales for a national human resources software firm and transitioned into the Accounting sector through her position as Software Consulting and Sales at a well-known national Accounting consulting company. Danielle’s drive to help people achieve something greater for themselves is what attracted her to recruiting. 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 work, you can catch Danielle on the water fishing or boating (she competed on a collegiate wakeboard team for 4 years!). When on land, she spends time with Mr. Beau, her German Shepherd son.

A South Bay native, Jenna Rosati graduated magna cum laude from Santa Clara University in June 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. Upon graduating, Jenna launched her career as a Supply Planner for a well-known medical device manufacturer in South Bay. She took the next step in her career two years later transitioning onto the finance team as a Demand Planning Analyst, where she was responsible for facilitating the monthly demand planning process for one of the company’s business units. She was then promoted into a Sales Operations Management role in April 2017, where she oversaw a team of nine direct reports who prepared routine sales reporting and sales compensation planning for the company. As an Executive Recruiter for the DeWinter Group’s direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, Jenna applies her in-depth knowledge of finance to assist accounting and finance professionals in the South Bay with identifying career advancement opportunities.

Outside of work, Jenna volunteers her time as an Assistant Coach for Valley Christian High School’s varsity basketball team. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the Santa Clara University Alumni Association. When she is not working or volunteering, she enjoys cooking Italian food, hiking, and traveling with friends and family.

A Modesto, CA-native, Stacey Elder graduated from San Francisco State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development. After graduating, Stacey worked as a private nanny for several families around the Bay Area before joining Bright Horizons in 2016, where she worked as a Preschool teacher. She then accepted a position as an Office Manager in June 2018. She joined the Dewinter Group’s direct hire recruitment division, DeWinter Associates, in May 2019 as a Talent Sourcer. In her role, Stacey is responsible for speaking with accounting and finance professionals to identify opportunities which align with their skill sets and experiences.

When Stacey is not working, she can oftentimes be found spending time with her dog, Dash, hiking or enjoying the outdoors. She loves to cook and try out recipes, explore all of the latest brunch spots in the South Bay, bowl, and attend comedy shows with friends and family.

Originally from Minneapolis, Jeremy Baughman 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).

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 recruiting of finance and accounting professionals 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 family, eating at new and exciting restaurants, and cheering for the San Francisco Giants.

Originally from Minnesota, Tony Tilleskjor 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.

Natalie, a Los Angeles native, graduated from University of Southern California (USC), where she received a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Corporate Finance. She began her career in audit at PwC (Los Angeles). Prior to joining DeWinter’s recruiting team in San Francisco, Natalie spent six years in financial services focusing on hedge and private equity fund accounting.
Natalie is passionate about helping others reach their career and goals and has been involved in many non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling with friends, indoor cycling, and fantasy football.

A Chicago native, Diva Hira 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 Platzker 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 Geisinger 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.

Rachel Tavana graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a minor in Economics in 2010. After earning her undergraduate degree, Rachel worked as an Auditor with a well-known Big 4 accounting firm for 2 years before joining a well-known credit card company’s asset-backed securities division as a Financial Analyst. In 2013, Rachel and her husband, Steve, moved to the Bay Area when Steve transferred into Deloitte’s M&A group. She then joined a nationwide pharmaceutical company as a Senior Financial Analyst, where she led the monthly close, monthly forecasting, and annual budget function for Brand Rx Program Management divisions. In this role, Rachel was promoted to Finance Manager and was responsible for communicating the financial performance of the divisions to VPs and Senior Directors. She then decided to explore opportunities within the Bay Area’s start-up world, where she held several management positions scaling accounting and finance teams before deciding to transition into corporate recruitment.
As an Executive Recruiter with the DeWinter Group’s accounting and finance direct hire division, DeWinter Associates, Rachel is responsible for working with accounting and finance professionals living in the greater San Francisco 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 work, Rachel enjoys hiking Mt. Tam in Marin, exploring national parks in the US, and doing pilates at Core40. When she is not working out, she enjoys trying new vegetarian restaurants and craft breweries.