Who We Place

Finance & Accounting Talent

Big Four. Investment Banking. Precision-Aligned.

At Hazeltine, we specialize in placing elite Executive and Professionals who bring institutional rigor, operational savvy, and the credibility needed to thrive in high-stakes environments. Our sweet spot? Current and former Big Four CPAs and Investment Bankers who are ready to make an impact—from rising stars to seasoned CFOs.

High-Impact Roles We’ve Filled

Executive & Leadership Roles

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
  • VP Finance
  • VP Accounting
  • Head of Finance
  • Finance Director
  • Controller / Assistant Controller

Strategic Finance & Planning

  • Head of Strategic Finance
  • FP&A Director / Manager
  • Corporate FP&A Lead
  • Finance Business Partner
  • Finance Transformation Lead

Technical & Regulatory

  • Technical Accounting Manager / Lead
  • SEC Reporting Manager
  • Revenue Recognition Lead
  • SOX Compliance Manager
  • Internal Audit Director

Specialty Functions

  • M&A / Corporate Development Lead
  • Treasury Director / Manager
  • Financial Systems Lead (ERP, BI, Planning Tools)
  • Investor Relations Analyst / Manager

Specialty Functions

  • M&A / Corporate Development Lead
  • Treasury Director / Manager
  • Financial Systems Lead (ERP, BI, Planning Tools)
  • Investor Relations Analyst / Manager

We’ve successfully placed hundreds of Accounting and Finance leaders in both full-time and interim capacities, across nearly every critical function:

Our Candidate Network

We specialize in talent shaped by the most rigorous training grounds in finance and accounting—candidates who’ve built their foundations in world-class environments and gone on to lead in high-growth, complex organizations.

Our typical candidate profile includes:

Big Four Accounting Firm Alumni

PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG—across Audit, Tax, and Transaction Advisory (Many have since moved into industry leadership roles)

Investment Banking Professionals

From both bulge bracket (e.g., Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, BofA) and sector-focused boutique and middle-market banks—especially those known for strong M&A or private capital advisory experience

Finance Leaders Who’ve Operated in Your World

We prioritize candidates with experience in PE-backed scaleups, public company reporting environments, IPO readiness, and founder-led buildouts

We’re in market with this talent every single day.

Even when we don’t have a live mandate, we’re building relationships—marketing opportunities, sharing insights, and filling our pipeline with proven operators before they’re actively looking.

This is the talent others can’t find or close—grounded in institutional best practices and built for today’s most critical finance challenges.