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Seann Dailey-Richardson

Partner & Co-Founder | Ascentria Search Partners

Seann Dailey-Richardson is Partner & Co-Founder of Ascentria Search Partners, where she advises organizations on leadership hiring, organizational effectiveness, and talent strategies that support sustainable growth. Drawing on a background that spans recruiting, operations, and business leadership, Seann brings a practical, results-oriented perspective to helping companies build the teams they need to achieve their goals.

Throughout her career, Seann has partnered with private, founder-led, and growth-oriented organizations to identify and attract leaders across Accounting, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and other critical business functions. She understands that successful hiring decisions are about more than filling positions. They require alignment between business objectives, organizational structure, leadership capabilities, and company culture.

As Co-Founder of Ascentria Search Partners, Seann plays a key role in shaping the firm's strategy, client experience, and talent advisory services. Her work focuses on helping organizations strengthen leadership teams, improve organizational readiness, and make talent decisions that support long-term performance.

Known for her analytical mindset, collaborative approach, and ability to translate business needs into talent solutions, Seann works closely with executives, hiring leaders, and investors navigating periods of growth, transformation, and change.


The most successful organizations are intentional about how they build their teams. Every hiring decision has an impact on performance, culture, execution, and growth.

My approach starts with understanding the business first. Before discussing candidates, titles, or organizational charts, I focus on understanding where the company is today, where it wants to go, and what challenges stand in the way. From there, we can identify the leadership, capabilities, and team structure needed to support those goals.

Whether I'm helping a company hire a CFO, strengthen its finance function, improve organizational alignment, or prepare for its next stage of growth, my focus remains the same: helping leaders make thoughtful talent decisions that create lasting business impact.

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Areas of Expertise

Accounting & Finance Leadership Recruitment

CFO, Controller & FP&A Talent Strategy

Organizational Effectiveness

Talent Alignment & Workforce Planning

Leadership Assessment & Team Structure

Private Equity & Growth Company Talent Strategy

Operational Leadership Recruitment

Organizational Readiness & Growth Planning


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