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About Pacific Executive Search

Specialized headhunters in Accounting & Finance. Meet our team and learn about our approach to finance & accounting recruitment.

Why We're Different
Strategy + Momentum

At Pacific Executive Search, we don’t rely on job boards or wait for applications. Every search begins by defining the candidate you truly need — their skills, mindset, and long-term impact.

Because we specialize exclusively in Accounting & Finance within select geographies, many of the candidates we pursue are already part of our established network — giving your search immediate momentum. But we don’t stop there. We hunt intentionally beyond our network to surface exceptional fits who align with your vision.

Each search compounds our expertise, relationships, and reach — so every engagement starts stronger than the last.

Meet Our Team

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Brian Harkavy

Brian Harkavy

Partner

Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2009, Brian has built a respected reputation across industries while continuing to specialize in fund and investment management. He is recognized for the depth of hi...

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David Liebman

David Liebman

Partner

David Liebman began recruiting in Los Angeles in 2003 and has spent his career focused on Accounting and Finance professionals. David has successfully placed professionals across a wide range of indus...

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Melody Parker

Melody Parker

Executive Recruiter

Melody Parker specializes in Accounting, Finance, Tax, and Audit recruiting, successfully placing professionals across industries since 2021. She combines strong market knowledge with a hands-on, rela...

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Jack Lord

Jack Lord

Executive Recruiter

Jack Lord focuses on Accounting and Finance roles in entertainment, media, and professional services. Jack is recognized for his proactive outreach and ability to connect clients with top-tier, hard-t...

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Danny Stevenson, CPA

Danny Stevenson, CPA

Executive Recruiter

Danny Stevenson is a CPA and former PwC auditor who now applies his technical background to finance recruiting. Danny partners with employers to identify and secure high-impact accounting and finance ...

Reactive Recruiting Settles. We Target.

Reactive recruiting chases what’s visible. Specialized Headhunting starts with focus — cutting through the noise to stay on target and deliver lasting results.

Specialized Headhunting — The On-Target Approach

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    Clarity before outreach — signal over noise
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    Ideal for high-skill, high-impact roles
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    Specificity and alignment over volume

When On-Target Recruiting Delivers Results

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    Connects with top passive professionals
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    Guided by data and discernment
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    Focus turns into long-term advantage

Reactive Recruiting — The Standard Route

  • Relies on job postings and inbound applicants — waiting to see who appears instead of defining what’s needed.
  • Best suited for recurring or lower-complexity roles where speed matters more than precision.
  • Common among internal recruiting teams or staffing firms focused on throughput, not alignment.

Reactive Recruiting Misses the Mark

  • Draws urgency-driven applicants motivated by availability, not fit.
  • Prioritizes convenience and speed over long-term impact.
  • Leads to misalignment, turnover, and repeated searches.
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