Washington D.C. area's go-to executive search firm for accounting, finance, and more.
Over 40 Years in Executive Search
Capital Search Group is a close-knit team of experienced recruiters, several of whom spent years as CFOs, Controllers, and business leaders before moving into search. When you work with us, you're working with people who have done the jobs they're recruiting for.
Most of us have been here a long time. Low turnover in a recruiting firm isn't common, and it matters more than people realize. The person you work with today will know your business, understand what good looks like in your environment, and will still be here the next time you need them. That continuity builds something over time that's genuinely hard to replicate.
Our track record in this market speaks for itself. We like to let that do the talking.
Our Services
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Contingency
Direct hire search done right. Accounting, Finance, HR, Contracts, and IT, at every level, handled with the same care and expertise every single time.
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Contract Staffing
Sometimes you need talent now without a long-term commitment. We place accounting and finance professionals on a temporary, temp-to-perm, or project basis..whatever works best for your situation.
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Retained
Our retained search is a dedicated, exclusive engagement for leadership and executive positions where confidentiality, precision, and a thorough process matter most.
Some of the roles we fill
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CFO, Controller, VP of Finance, Treasury, Assistant Controller, Director of Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Revenue Director, Senior FP&A Analyst, Senior Accountant, Tax & Audit, etc
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Chief Compliance Officer, Director of Contracts, Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Administrator, Procurement Manager
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Chief People Officer, SVP of HR, VP of Recruiting, HR Director, Director of Recruiting, HR Manager, Talent Acquisition, Payroll
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CTO, IT Director, ERP Implementation, Senior Systems Analyst, Project Management
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General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, etc
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CEO, CFO, COO, Chief Marketing Officer, Board Member, President
Trusted by CFO’s and teams across Technology, Non-Profit, Defense Contracting, Financial Services, Biotech, Hospitality, Health Care, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, and more
What People Are Saying
“I worked with a number of recruiters during my most recent job search and Capital Search Group was by far the most well connected, personable and reliable. They did a great job at placing me in a position that matched exactly what I was seeking professionally.”
— Manager, Financial Reporting, General Dynamics
“I have been working with Capital Search Group on all my recruitment efforts since 2011. The recruiters I have worked with at CSG have a very special skill set which has enabled them to find the right person for my hiring needs though their incredible listening skills combined with natural strong interpersonal and communication skills. I have always found the best candidates I could have hoped for with any open position they have filled for my team. One year I asked Capital Search to take on the challenge of finding a Senior Finance Director overseas, something my recruiter had not done before. She took on the challenge and was again able to find me the perfect person.”
— Chief Financial Officer, Versar, Inc.
“There are many headhunters in the Washington, DC area that can collect a resume and send it to a hiring manager, without any real interaction with the candidate or the job manager. Capital Search Group is one of the few firms that I have encountered that really go out of their way to develop relationships and to build a relationship that is built on trust. Lou will never to try force a candidate into a position without regard to fit and growth opportunities and not try and oversell a candidate to the hiring manager without regard for the requirements of the positions. I view Lou as a trusted career advisor who is always willing to provide you feedback on any career related topics irregardless of whether he personally stands to make a commission or fee. CapSearch is extremely well connected within the DC finance and accounting marketplace and will help to position you to develop your career so that you can continue in your professional development.”
— Chief Financial Officer, Discover Technologies
Redefining Executive Leadership
The organizations winning right now aren't just filling seats, they're making deliberate decisions about who leads their Finance, Accounting, HR, and Legal functions at every critical inflection point. Hybrid work, A.I., tightening margins, evolving regulatory demands, and a more complex talent market have raised the bar for what great financial leadership looks like. And for companies navigating rapid growth, a pre-IPO runway, or a major transition, getting that leadership right isn't just important…it's everything.
At Capital Search Group, we've spent over 40 years helping organizations find the CFOs and other executive leaders who don't just manage the numbers, they move the business forward. We understand what separates a technically strong candidate from one who has actually been through what your company is about to face.
We specialize in helping organizations navigate:
Executive-level searches in Finance, Accounting, HR, and adjacent leadership roles
High-growth and pre-IPO environments where financial infrastructure and leadership experience are mission-critical
Leadership transitions (planned or unexpected) where speed, precision, and confidentiality matter equally
Succession gaps before they become business problems
Situations where cultural fit and retention history are just as important as the resume
Learn more about our Retained Search Practice.
