About Us
Navigate Search has been nationally recognized as a leading executive search firm for the Accounting Field. Our expertise is in supporting CPA Firms, Business Management Practices, Family Offices, Wealth Management Firms, Commercial Businesses, and Financial Institutions.
At Navigate Search, we engage exclusively with premier businesses and the market’s most sought-after candidates. Companies seek us out looking for guidance and direction to navigate one of the most challenging and exciting job markets.
We offer a wide variety of services including Partner Search, Staff Level Support, Market Mapping, and Candidate Shortlisting on a Retained, Contingent or Outsourced partnership.
Our team is supported by industry leaders, an elite training program, and a world class network of industry professionals and executives.
Meet the Team
Steve Silverman
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Steve is a leader with a proven background in building teams and companies. Multiple times throughout his career, he grew a business from scratch to an award-winning platform. He has over 12 years of providing Executive Search and Consulting for Professional Service firms of all sizes. Steve specializes in Partner Placement, Acquisitions Services, and Firm Consulting. He has delivered on Partner searches for Tax, Audit, TAS, Cyber, General Accounting, and various other Advisory roles. Steve is also a trusted advisor who has helped firms buy and sell their practice, along with redesigning the interview processes to best attract talent.
John Gaw
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
John is an established recruitment industry leader with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in Entertainment Business Management, Public Accounting, and Family Office, where he provides talent and consultative services to clients throughout the US. John also works in the merger and acquisition space for clients looking to make strategic additions or sell their businesses. He is a trusted advisor to clients, candidates, and the Navigate Search team alike. John is passionate about the recruitment industry and has a high business acumen which allows him to successfully deliver consistently for his network.
Marc Jones
Senior Manager
Marc is a mature and attentive recruitment professional with a steadfast focus on the realms of accounting and finance. Over the course of the last six years, he has developed a keen eye for talent and a profound understanding of the intricate demands of both revenue-generating and not-for-profit sectors. Marc has established himself as a trusted advisor and indispensable asset for clients and candidates alike, using his dedicated experience to make meaningful and longstanding relationships. Capable of recruiting all roles from transaction accounting to niche skillset searches, as well as recruitment of the highest caliber at the Exec and C-Suite level, Marc will provide top-tier talent in a timely manner, no matter the search criteria. By fostering enduring partnerships, Marc adopts a tailored and strategic approach to hurdle the obstacles of an ever-changing job market.
Mikayla Coffey
Senior Recruiter
Mikayla Coffey has more than three years of dedicated recruitment experience, specializing in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities in Public Accounting and Entertainment Business Management. With a comprehensive understanding of both industries, Mikayla excels in identifying top-tier candidates for roles spanning Tax, Audit, Accounting, and Advisory functions, collaborating with firms of all sizes across the United States. Mikayla has particularly enjoyed working on specialty roles such as R&D (Research & Development), Cost Segregation, SALT (State and Local Tax), and Resource Management, leveraging her expertise to match candidates with unique skill sets to specialized positions. Her personalized approach ensures successful placements at all levels, from Staff to Partner positions, while her commitment to delivering exceptional results and providing dedicated service sets her apart.
Kyle Gurrieri
Senior Recruiter
Kyle is a motivated and self-driven individual who was previously a collegiate and professional athlete. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and transitioned to the recruitment industry. Kyle has won awards and built a reputation in the industry for his dedication to matching top talent for businesses nationwide. He focuses on recruitment for Tax, Audit, and Advisory within Public Accounting, Family Office, and Business Management firms.
Danielle Ryan
Associate Recruiter
Danielle is an Associate Recruiter with two years of experience in Public Accounting and Business Management Recruitment. She specializes in the placement of Tax, Audit, and Accounting professionals. Danielle is dedicated and determined to understand the motivation behind the career search and builds deep relationships with her candidates. Danielle leverages a previous career and education in human behaviors advising past a job description on how and where to build a career effectively.