Ray works with boards, executive leadership, and investors to help them build winning finance teams—teams that perform at a high level and successfully partner with the CEO and functional executives to produce outstanding results.
An active CPA and CGMA, Ray is also a founding board member of the Sacramento Finance Executive International (FEI) chapter and a member of the CFO Leadership Council. He received his BSC in Accounting from Santa Clara University and an MBA in Corporate Finance from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Ray has had a distinguished career, one that includes roles in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Sacramento. He earned his CPA while at Deloitte and spent 16 years in various finance leadership roles at Hewlett-Packard. He has been CFO and COO for venture capital firms, early-stage startups, and professional services companies. He was named CFO of the Year by the Sacramento Business Journal in 2020.
Ray thrives on setting big professional and personal goals, competing, and overcoming obstacles to find success. In his free time, Ray is a competitive USTA tennis player, NTRP National Doubles Champion, and is ranked #2 in the USA and #1 in Northern California. He is also a certified master fly fisher and enjoys searching for trout and steelhead with friends whenever he gets the chance.
Ray@Financesearchpartners.com
Widely acknowledged for launching thousands of successful careers, Nadica is considered a trusted and influential “go-to” executive recruitment professional in the Bay Area and Sacramento.
With over three decades of experience in Accounting and Finance executive recruitment, Nadica has developed an extensive client network throughout Northern California. She thrives on cultivating workplace environments centered on trust, engagement, and growth. At Accountants International, Nadica had full profit and loss responsibility for leading a nationwide recruiting team. Her management style empowers teams and fosters the development of future leaders, all while maintaining a strong focus on business performance.
Nadica’s accolades include multiple President’s Club and Employee of the Year awards. She is also a Business Advisor with the Sacramento Business Journal, and a public speaker with the Sacramento Employment Advisory Council (SEAC).
Nadica attended Notre Dame de Namur University, where she majored in psychology and sociology. Nadica takes a humanistic approach to the service of others. She has volunteered as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, VP of the PTA, and mentor for the Woman’s Empowerment Institute. In addition, with her Broadway performance background and professional football dance experience, Nadica frequently volunteers her time as choreographer for youth dance productions.
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A results-driven talent management leader, Karen has over 20 years of experience aligning top-tier talent with business objectives to drive client growth and success. Prior to joining Finance Search Partners, Karen was a Senior Director, Talent Management at RGP, a global consulting firm specializing in accounting and finance, where she honed her expertise in full cycle recruitment, employee engagement, and professional development. Her dedication to finding top talent in the Bay Area and in Sacramento has led her to establish deep relationships with seasoned professionals, many with backgrounds in Fortune 1000 companies, Big 4 firms, and consulting. She has a deep understanding of business needs and organizational cultures, and translates these insights into effective and personalized recruiting strategies to identify the right talent.
Karen has served as a committee member with SACTO and was a part of the FENG Sacramento Chapter, further showcasing her commitment to professional excellence and community engagement. She holds a BA in Psychology and Human Development from UC Davis, and a MA degree in Higher Education Policy from the University of Oregon.
Always on the hunt for delicious food, Karen can often be found trying out a new restaurant or strolling through her local farmer’s market. She loves to cook and create memorable dishes for family and friends, and is currently working on mastering the art of sourdough.