Placing leaders
who move
missions forward.
Mountaintop Search connects nonprofit, civic, and social sector organizations with exceptional Director-level and above talent. Mission-critical staffing for organizations that change the world.
The summit belongs to those who earn the climb.
Mountaintop Search is a boutique executive search firm dedicated exclusively to nonprofit, civic, and social sector organizations. We believe mission-driven causes deserve the same caliber of executive talent as any leading institution.
Based in Western Washington, we bring a relationship-first approach to every search — taking the time to understand your culture, your stakeholders, and the leader who will thrive in your specific environment.
We don't fill roles. We place leaders who stay, grow, and transform.
Mission Fluency
We speak the language of the sector — from board dynamics and donor relations to advocacy, program delivery, and public accountability. No learning curve, ever.
Depth Over Volume
We run a limited number of searches at any time so every engagement receives our complete focus. Your search is never an afterthought.
Long-Term Fit
We invest deeply in understanding your organization before approaching a single candidate. Cultural alignment and leadership sustainability are non-negotiable.
Built for the organizations
that build community.
We serve a focused range of mission-driven sectors where leadership selection is especially consequential.
Nonprofits
Health, education, arts, human services, environment, and community development organizations of every size and mission.
Civic & Government
Public agencies, civic associations, quasi-governmental bodies, and community foundations advancing the public good.
Social Enterprise
B Corps, social ventures, and hybrid organizations driving systemic change through market-based approaches.
Philanthropy
Private and community foundations and giving programs searching for leadership that maximizes community impact.
Healthcare & Public Health
Mission-driven health systems, clinics, advocacy organizations, and public health agencies serving communities.
Advocacy & Policy
Issue-based advocacy groups, think tanks, policy institutes, and coalitions shaping the future through ideas.
The TRACCS® Performance-Based Hiring System
The TRACCS system is built on a foundational truth: 50% of all hiring decisions fail within 12–18 months, costing organizations 5–24× the position's salary. For mission-critical leadership roles, Mountaintop Search uses TRACCS to make the right hire 9 out of 10 times.
Track Record of Success
We define exactly what success looks like for your specific role — what the candidate did, with what types of organizations, and what mission-critical achievements matter most.
Recent Relevant Experience
We assess industry trends from the last five years, the ideal organizational backgrounds for your role, and which experiences would actually be a mismatch.
Accountabilities
We map the full scope of the role — people, budget, geography, and reporting structure — to ensure every candidate can genuinely handle what the position demands.
Career Path Match
We evaluate where this role leads and whether the candidate's trajectory aligns — ensuring mutual investment in the long-term success of the placement.
Cultural Fit
We probe what kind of leader thrives — and struggles — in your culture, and whether your culture needs to evolve alongside the new hire.
Demonstrated Skill Sets
We define the concrete, demonstrated competencies required for success — and build performance-based interview questions that surface them in every candidate conversation.
A rigorous process.
A human touch.
Discovery
Deep listening sessions with your board, staff, and stakeholders to map culture, context, and the true requirements of the role — not just the job description.
Search & Source
We tap our extensive sector network to surface candidates who aren't browsing job boards — leaders already doing exceptional work elsewhere.
Assessment
Every candidate undergoes structured competency interviews, reference conversations, and a mission-alignment evaluation before we present a curated shortlist.
Partnership
We support negotiation, onboarding, and remain engaged after placement — because a successful search doesn't end at the offer letter.
Ready to find your
next great leader?
Whether you're launching a search or exploring your options, we welcome the conversation. Let's talk about what your organization needs.
Available Positions
Senior Tax Manager
Partner-track seat with a mid-size, entrepreneurial Kalamazoo firm serving closely held and family-owned businesses.
Tax Senior
CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH • KALAMAZOO, MI High-impact seat with a small, privately held Kalamazoo firm
International Tax Manager Japanese Torrance and LA, CA
We are a well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm dedicated to providing international tax services.
Tax Manager
Well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Manager to add to their
Tax Manager Honolulu, HI
Well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Manager to add to their
SVP Treasury Accounting Officer Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Onsite)
1. Company A well-established leader in financial services, our client is a growth-oriented public
Audit and Sr. Audit w/ NP Experience
A progressive CPA firm needs both an Audit Senior and an Audit Manager with
Marketing Manager
Company Join a well-established organization renowned for providing specialized equipment solutions that enhance operations
Audit Senior – Assurance and Advisory Services -Hybrid Schedule Available
Well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks an Audit Senior to specialize in exciting,
Tax Director
1. Company Our firm is a well-established leader in the regional CPA market, known
Tax Partner
1. Company This well-established CPA firm has a strong reputation as a highly profitable
Audit and Sr. Audit w/ NP Experience
A progressive CPA firm needs both an Audit Senior and an Audit Manager with
Tax Director: Hybrid Work from both home and office
Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Director to add to
Auditor and 990 Preparer
Highlights:Life balance. The CEO stated that, although workloads may fluctuate throughout the year, employees
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