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Controllers play a crucial role in managing an organization’s financial health and strategic direction. These executives are responsible for overseeing all accounting-related activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
Controllers in PE-backed businesses must balance rigorous financial oversight with the ability to drive operational improvements and support aggressive growth initiatives. They work closely with the CFO, CEO, and PE sponsors to provide accurate and timely financial information that informs strategic decision-making.
In the fast-paced environment of private equity, Controllers must be adept at translating complex financial data into actionable insight, supporting value creation plans, and ultimately contributing to a successful exit for investors. Many Controllers in this context come from Big Four accounting backgrounds, bringing a strong foundation in financial analysis and reporting to their roles.
ECA Partners has deep expertise placing Controllers who thrive in investor-backed environments. Our evidence-based search approach identifies leaders with the technical precision, operational mindset, and stakeholder management skills needed to drive value creation and financial scalability.
We deliver top executive talent and flexible consulting solutions across high-growth industries.

We match PE investors with leaders who unlock value.

ECA places leaders who drive growth, compliance, and better care.

ECA places leaders who unlock efficiency & growth in service models.

We find the savviest operators to optimize manufacturing businesses.

We identify executives who grow consumer brands and market presence.

From SaaS to AI, we recruit leaders driving innovation and scale.

ECA secures agile financial leaders to navigate shifting markets.
Meet your Practice Leads

Senior Director
As Senior Director in ECA Partners’ Finance Practice, Tony specializes in recruiting Controllers, Chief Accounting Officers, and senior finance leaders for private equity–backed companies. He focuses on building disciplined accounting organizations that support growth, compliance, and scalable infrastructure. His expertise extends to Finance Transformation, Data & AI, and operational leadership across manufacturing, services, and consumer sectors. Tony holds a PhD from Northwestern University and was a Fulbright Scholar to Russia, where his research explored motivation and belonging during periods of economic transition.

Senior Director
Evan is a Senior Director at ECA Partners specializing in Controller and accounting leadership search for private-equity and venture-backed companies. He recruits permanent and interim Controllers who strengthen close and reporting processes, technical accounting, audit readiness, revenue recognition, and treasury controls. Before joining ECA, he worked at Korn Ferry in Los Angeles serving PE and VC funds and their portfolio companies. Earlier, he recruited nationally in wealth management. Evan earned a JD from Golden Gate University School of Law and a BA in International Relations from UC Santa Barbara.

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