Leadership We Place
CFOs, Controllers, CPAs, CXOs, Financial Advisors, Tax & Audit Directors, Legal Counsel, Compliance Officers, and GTM leaders across finance, operations, sales, marketing, and luxury services.
About Swell Recruit
We connect high-growth companies with exceptional leadership talent across the U.S. From PE/VC-backed startups to family offices to professional services firms, we place the CFOs, CXOs, and strategic leaders who scale businesses. Our active network spans finance, operations, sales, marketing, compliance, and luxury services — with deep expertise in NYC, LA, and South Florida.
Our Approach and Focus
Wall Street roots, shaped by LA's surf culture & SoFlo's sailing/yachting, SR blends financial discipline with a sports-scout mindset. We don't just fill roles — we identify talent with both technical excellence and leadership potential through deep research, trusted relationships, and a results-driven approach. Every search is tailored to your firm's culture, growth stage, and goals. We place senior executives and individual contributors who drive growth.
Representative Placements
CFO – San Francisco (PE-backed SaaS company)
Tax Partner – Orange County (Regional CPA firm)
Tax Director – Los Angeles (Partner-track)
Senior Tax Manager – New York (Family Office)
Controller – Austin (FinTech startup)
Audit Senior Manager – Chicago (Regional CPA firm)
Financial Advisor – South Florida (RIA)
VP Compliance – Miami (FinTech)
Head of Business Development – Boston (Wealth Management)
Compliance Officer – Washington, D.C. (Digital assets)
Software Engineering Director – Denver (Financial SaaS)
Data Analytics Manager – NYC (Advisory firm)