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Great hiring is about more than resumes - it’s about fit, vision, and shared values.


At Runway Search, we’re driven by relationships and focused on results, delivering the right talent when you need it.

With San Francisco Bay Area roots and a reach that spans the US, we deliver strategic recruiting & staffing solutions tailored to your unique hiring needs.

Our deep network, industry insight, and personal approach set us apart to help companies find the right talent and professionals discover roles where they can thrive.

Our Hiring Solutions

From interim support to permanent placements and executive search, our solutions are built to help you hire with confidence. Let’s connect to find the hiring approach that works for you.

From emerging startups to publicly traded firms, we connect companies at every stage with the accounting, finance, and operations talent they need.

Functional Expertise

  • From budgeting and forecasting to investor reporting and fundraising, we connect you with talent to drive financial insights and decision making across your organization.

    Roles include:

    • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    • VP Finance

    • Director of Finance

    • Finance Manager

    • Strategic Finance

    • Go-To-Market Finance

    • Corporate Development

    • and more

  • From daily accounting operations to complex reporting, we find talent who bring financial rigor, accuracy, and clarity to your business.

    Roles include:

    • Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)

    • VP, Corporate Controller

    • Director of Accounting

    • Accounting Manager

    • Revenue Accounting Manager

    • Technical Accounting Lead

    • SEC Reporting & SOX Compliance

    • Fund Accounting

    • Payroll & Stock Compensation

    • and more

  • Operational success starts with the right people. We help you hire talent who enhance efficiency, deliver impact, and strengthen teams across your organization.

    Roles include:

    • Chief Operating Officer (COO)

    • VP Operations

    • Director of Business Operations

    • Head of People Operations

    • Sales & Revenue Operations

    • Customer Success

    • Systems & Transformation

    • Shared Services

    • and more