Pacific Executive Search Places Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance in Finance Sector

Name: Pacific Executive Search
Address: 217 S Redondo Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, US
Telephone: (310) 878-3272
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.9

📅Placed 8/14/2026

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Position

Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance

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Industry

Finance

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Sub-Industry

Venture Capital & Private Equity

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Metro Region

Southern California

Placement Team

Candidate Recruiter & Client Recruiter

Brian Harkavy

Partner

Placement Story

When a dominant private equity real estate firm in Southern California was in need of leadership, Pacific Executive Search delivered. We placed a transformative Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance, a CPA with over 20 years of experience in private equity, private credit, and real estate platforms. The candidate brought a track record of successfully scaling financial operations and managing funds with over $3B in AUM. This strategic finance leader, adept in portfolio company and real estate operations, step-changed the firm's financial infrastructure, investor readiness, and risk management capabilities. This placement underscores Pacific Executive Search's expertise in matching high-caliber finance talent with dynamic private equity-backed environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pacific Executive Search recruit for PE portfolio companies in Southern California?▼

Absolutely. Pacific Executive Search has a proven track record in recruiting top-tier talent for private equity-backed companies, particularly in the Southern California region. Our expertise extends to various industries, including real estate and financial services, where we've successfully placed transformative leaders like Senior Vice Presidents of Accounting and Finance.

What type of candidates can Pacific Executive Search provide for senior accounting and finance roles?▼

We specialize in sourcing high-caliber finance talent with extensive experience in private equity, private credit, and real estate platforms. Our candidates, like the Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance we placed in a PE-backed real estate firm, are often CPAs with a successful track record of scaling financial operations, managing large funds, and enhancing financial infrastructure, investor readiness, and risk management capabilities.

Does Pacific Executive Search have expertise in recruiting for roles that require specific accounting technologies?▼

Yes, we do. We understand the importance of technology in modern accounting roles, and we ensure that our candidates are proficient in industry-standard systems like NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, and Excel. We focus on matching candidates' skills with the specific technological needs of the client, ensuring a seamless integration into their operations.

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