Finance & Accounting
Executive Search

ON Partners has placed hundreds of senior finance and accounting leaders who have gone on to drive transformation, scale, and value creation across industries—including AI & Emerging Tech, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Infrastructure, Semiconductor, and Services.

Driving enterprise value from the inside out—placing finance leaders who turn complexity into clarity, and strategy into results.

Partner-Led. High Touch. Built for Outcomes.

Every search is led by a senior partner who remains accountable from kickoff through close. Our boutique structure enables speed, precision, and direct access - ensuring a deep understanding of each investment thesis and leadership mandate.

With experience spanning the full investment lifecycle - from first institutional capital to exit- we understand the leadership profiles that drive performance and liquidity outcomes.

Cher Murphy
Elizabeth Marlatt
Tim Conti
Joe Mikolay
Jennifer Bodovetz
Shawn Oglesbee
Kody Kidd
Susan Allen
Joe Gartland
Heather Knowlton
Ellie Crosley
Chris Clements
Aaron Clark
Danny Bolger
Kelli Mattison
Kelly Karis
Nancy Minnich
Cameron Linck
Bailey Thomas
Nick Pignetti
Nina McMaster
Ashley (Day) Freeman
Vicki Beach
Charlie Craine
Mia (Barron) Frederick
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A human-first executive search experience.

Our Finance & Accounting Expertise

From CFOs and controllers to FP&A and audit executives, we work across asset classes, including public, private equity-backed, growth equity-funded, and privately held companies, to deliver finance talent with the strategic, operational, and technical expertise to lead in complex environments. 

Trusted by boards, CEOs, and investors, our partner-led, high-touch approach ensures precise alignment with each organization’s goals, growth stage, and financial roadmap.

Our Work

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Welcome to the most referred name in executive search.

and the numbers back it up

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of our clients return for a second search

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of new business comes from referrals

out of 5 star rating from clients and candidates

We’re the Top Finance & Accounting Executive Search Firm

Over the years, ON Partners has placed some of the best and brightest financial and accounting leaders to drive innovation and success for organizations of all shapes and sizes. Based on our expertise across a range of industries and organizational types, our accounting executive recruiters understand the changing dynamics of finance and accounting roles, including:

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
  • Controller
  • Compensation
  • Audit & Tax
  • Investor Relations
  • FP&A

We have proven results with placing both financial and accounting executive leaders across a range of industries, including technology, consumer services, product marketing, industrial, and more. The innovative financial leaders we place in our recruiting processes build out commercial capabilities to drive demand generation and top-line revenue, improve sales processes and structures, and implement new strategies.

Think of our partners as a team of MVPs who are free to build their own portfolios and team up to give you the best combination of marketplace expertise, prioritized consulting, and a wider range of top candidate networks.