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Who We Are

Capital Search is a full-service executive search firm providing Direct Hire, Executive Search, and Contract / Temporary services for employers in the Washington DC metropolitan region. Our client base ranges from multinational publicly traded corporations to early stage VC funded companies and represents a wide range of industries to include; technology and software, media, defense contracting, financial services, professional services, energy & green technology, education, entertainment, hospitality, real estate and construction, biotech, and non-profit organizations.

Our primary focus is Accounting & Finance (at all levels), however, we also handle searches for Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Information Technology, General Counsel, CEO and Board level searches, etc.

For JOB SEEKERS, we offer total confidentiality, expertise in your industry/field and direct access to the best companies and opportunities in town. The value we place in getting to know our candidates is reflected in the long-lasting relationships we maintain with our clients. It’s in our best interest to do a great job for you so that you tell your friends about us and think of Capital Search Group when building your staff in the future.

For EMPLOYERS, we go beyond headhunting and just matching candidates to employers. We begin by listening and working closely with our clients to understand the work environment, culture and specifics of their staffing needs. We have a proven track record with over 40 years of experience in the DC market. 75% of our business is from repeat and referral clients. We offer a “boutique” search firm style: our partners and recruiters work together on every project to fill your job quickly with A players. At CapSearch, we realize that our reputation as a highly regarded executive search firm is based not only on client satisfaction, but on professional excellence. We are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of professional excellence in all that we do.

With a wealth of knowledge and decades of experience in the local D.C. market, we continue to earn a reputation for unparalleled customer service and bottom line results.

Our Tenure

Our business is built on relationships and ours are strong thanks to our long tenure in the DC market.  While we’re always seeking new relationships, many of our candidates who were just starting off their careers years ago are now Controllers / CFO’s and are using us to staff their departments.  Further, many of our hiring managers eventually become our candidates due to the trust we’ve built through the years.  These long lasting relationships allow us to truly get to know our clients and our candidates and to ensure a great fit for all.

Additionally, our Partners and Recruiters have been with us on average for a very long time.  We consider Capital Search Group to not just be a job, but a family atmosphere where careers can grow and thrive.

Our Candidates

One thing that a majority of our clients tell us they appreciate is that we typically send a select amount of candidates who are “right” as opposed to overwhelming them with a stack of “wrong” resumes, just to see if something sticks.  Most of our clients don’t have the time to sort through a pile of wrong resumes.  We devote more time to getting to know our candidates and are focused on ensuring the right fit for everyone.  We judge our success based on quality and not on volume.

We do all of the work on the back-end from research, sourcing, interviewing, references, and narrowing down our selection so that by the time a resume makes it to our client’s desk, the hard work has already been done.

Our Team

We have an exceptional team of Partners and Recruiters who have developed a team culture and methodologies that have driven superior results.  We have less turnover than most search firms so our tenure and deep experience in the DC region gives us the opportunity to enjoy long lasting relationships with both candidates and hiring managers alike.  This allows us to know who to call, quickly, and how to find the “right” candidate.

Regardless of title or position, we work closely together as a team to ensure a successful search for each client.

Most of us have backgrounds in accounting & finance which helps us to better assess our candidates and understand our client’s needs.

Get to Know Capital Search Group

Capital Search Group is a top tier retained and contingency executive search firm that has been serving the Washington DC metropolitan area for over 20 years. We specialize in Accounting & Finance and work with all industries. Our client base ranges from multinational publicly traded corporations to early stage VC funded companies.

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CapSearch welcomes Kim back to the team!

CapSearch welcomes Kim back to the team!

We are excited to announce the return of Kim Ziegelbauer to the Capital Search Group team. Kim has over 15 years of experience in the executive search and public accounting…

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CapSearch Welcomes Jill Carey to the Management Team

CapSearch Welcomes Jill Carey to the Management Team

Capital Search Group is thrilled to announce the return of Jill Carey to the firm. Jill joined Capital Search as a Partner and part of the management team in 2017.…

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What to Expect in 2018's Job Market

What to Expect in 2018’s Job Market

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