Retained and Executive Search

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.


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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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Our team has a proven track record of placing transformation leaders across a breadth of functions. To put it simply, we know the best accounting, finance, and technology leaders the market has to offer, and in most cases have worked with them throughout their entire careers.



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.

Engage



We define and clarify the scope and needs of your search.


Research

We calibrate our search utilizing research on market values and conditions, interviews with key management and stakeholders, and targeted job description refinement.

Interview

Our team presents a panel of candidates highly aligned with your needs and coordinates the interview, negotiation, and acceptance processes.

Accept

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

Our Insights

The DeWinter Difference | The Role of Male Allyship A Conversation with Brad Johnson PhD and David S
February 18, 2025
In this insightful episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek chats with Brad Johnson, PhD and David Smith, PhD about the role of male allyship in the workplace. Brad, a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Faculty Associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University, and David, a sociologist and Associate Professor in the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, delve into their collaborative work to promote gender equity at work. In their conversation, Brad and David discuss their books, Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women and Good Guys: How Men Can Become Better Allies for Women in the Workplace, and share how their experiences in the military have influenced and inspired their work. They also highlight their ongoing efforts to change workplace systems to advance gender equity. Don't miss this crucial conversation on leadership, mentorship, and advocacy.
The 2025 Bay Area and Boston Finance & Accounting Salary Guides
February 1, 2025
Gain valuable insights into the Bay Area and Boston job markets with our 2025 Finance & Accounting Salary Guide. This year’s report provides comprehensive salary data for 27 top finance and accounting roles, plus expert-driven market trends to help you navigate the evolving hiring landscape. Highlights from the 2025 report include: Salary benchmarks for 27 finance and accounting positions Location-specific salary insights for the Bay Area & Boston Exclusive industry and market trends NEW: Our Salary Search tool to compare salaries across company sizes The impact of AI on hiring 2025 hiring trends and what they mean for you Stay ahead in 2025—download the full report today!
DeWinter 2025 Technology & Digital Salary Guide
February 1, 2025
Stay ahead with DeWinter’s 2025 Technology & Digital Salary Guide. This year’s report provides detailed salary data for 67 top technology and digital roles, along with localized insights for the Bay Area, Boston, and Southern California. Backed by industry expertise and market trends, this guide is your go-to resource for navigating hiring and compensation in 2025. Highlights from the 2025 report include: Comprehensive salary benchmarks for 67 technology and digital positions Location-specific salary insights for the Bay Area, Boston, and Southern California Exclusive industry and market trends shaping 2025 NEW: Our Salary Search tool to compare salaries across regions The impact of AI on hiring and workforce demand Compensation trends and labor market insights for the year ahead Stay ahead in 2025—download the full report today!

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