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Derrick Boardwine, CPA, MAcc Director of Recruitment

As a Director of Recruitment at Synergy Search, I specialize in finding and placing candidates for corporate accounting & finance, public accounting, and human resources roles across the United States. I enjoy developing genuine relationships with both clients and candidates and leveraging my previous accounting experience to understand their needs and expectations.

Before joining Synergy Search, I worked as an auditor at PwC and BDO, where I performed financial statement audits for various industries and sectors. I also gained experience in preparing financial statements, implementing new accounting standards, and assisting with other financial reporting aspects. I hold a Master's of Accountancy from William & Mary, and a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Emory & Henry College, where I was also a student athlete and a leader in several campus organizations.

I am passionate about accounting and recruiting, and I strive to deliver high-quality results and service to my clients and candidates. I have strong teamwork, interpersonal, and management skills, and I am always eager to learn and grow professionally. My goal is to help people achieve their career aspirations and to contribute to the success of Synergy Search and the accounting profession.

“Cara and Derrick were extremely helpful, responsive & attentive while guiding me through landing a dream job. They truly are the Best in the Business!”

Recently Placed Senior Accountant

“I've worked with Derrick in the past and I knew he was a hard worker. He was working on filling a role I was very interested in, and I knew he would work hard for me. Derrick went above and beyond to get me in this role, supported me and stayed in constant contact with me and my future employer. He was very understanding and easy to talk to. I had a great experience with Derrick and I feel he really helped me land the job I really wanted!”

Recently Placed Technical Accounting Manager

“Derrick was instrumental in helping me navigate the difficult road of finding a better opportunity for myself. He continued to guide me along the way, even when challenges and obstacles arose. He helped me realize my own potential and for that I could not be more appreciative.”

Recently Placed Staff Accountant

"I couldn’t be happier with Derrick on his relentless effort to land me my latest job opportunity! Derrick is one of the best recruiters because he took the time and effort to search for roles I wanted for my next career move. He provided consistent communication and stayed in touch routinely, which always kept us on the same page and ultimately led us to finding me a great opportunity! I would recommend Derrick as a recruiter to reach out to, because he will make sure he goes above and beyond to get you the opportunity that you are looking for!"

Recently Placed Staff Accountant

"Derrick was a total lifesaver as a recruiter. After hitting multiple roadblocks in my personal job search, his support was just what I needed. He helped me prep thoroughly and gave me the confidence to tackle each opportunity. Thanks to his guidance, I finally landed the job I’d been working so hard for. After multiple failed attempts by myself and with other recruiters, I can confidently say I really couldn’t have done it without him and would highly recommend connecting with Derrick."

Recently Placed Staff Accountant

“10/10 experience! From our first conversation through the final interview, Derrick was consistently responsive and proactive in keeping me updated on the process. He flawlessly prepared me for each interview, ensuring I was ready to succeed at every stage. Thanks to his efforts, I secured a compensation package that met my target. Derrick made the entire experience seamless, and I would highly recommend him to anyone considering working with a recruiter.”

Recently Placed Staff Accountant