Cincinnati and Columbus Recruitment and Acquisition Specialists
Filling your talent pool.
Rainmaker Resources connects companies with outstanding professionals in finance and accounting. We provide national support to professional services firms in identifying strategic acquisition targets.
Finance & Accounting Recruiting
Led by Deatra Pottebaum, Rainmaker Resources is a Cincinnati-based executive search and recruiting firm helping organizations across the U.S. hire outstanding talent.
At Rainmaker Resources, we make hiring (and job hunting) a lot less stressful — and a lot more successful. We partner with companies nationwide to deliver executive search, professional recruiting, and talent acquisition solutions that connect amazing people with organizations ready to grow. For more than fifteen years, we’ve provided executive search, professional recruiting, and talent acquisition solutions that connect top performers with companies ready to grow.
Stand out. We'll connect the dots.
For Clients
Make a Splash
For over 15 years, we’ve been floating exceptional candidates your way in finance, accounting, data science, financial analytics, audit, tax, treasury, and M&A. Our network runs deep, and we know exactly where to find the professionals who will keep your business moving forward.
At Rainmaker Resources, we help your organization dive into a carefully curated talent pool — no endless paddling through resumes required.
Awards and Certifications
Rainmaker Resources is proud to be recognized for professionalism and results in the recruiting industry. We’re committed to ongoing growth, ethical practices, and community engagement.
Making Waves: Stories from
Clients & Candidates
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Rainmaker Resources was fantastic to work with - they did a great job understanding not just 'on paper' qualifications but culture and personality and not rushing a fit that wasn't right.
Vice President - Controller
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Deatra is one of the good recruiters who has a long-term outlook on the best interests of both businesses and candidates. She is efficient, creative, has excellent follow-through, and went the extra mile helping me assess fit with a company.
Senior Data Scientist
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Rainmakers's attention, communication and professionalism are head and shoulders above my experience with any other recruiter. They are proactive and diligent and their efforts were critical in helping me secure a position.
Senior Finance Analyst
Job Seekers
We’d love to keep you in the loop.
Upload your resume and get first dibs on exciting roles with our clients — from bold start-ups to fast-growing mid-sized companies, and Fortune 500 powerhouses. They count on us to find the best and brightest talent… and that might just be you.
Key Players
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Deatra Pottebaum
FOUNDER
Deatra Pottebaum is the Founder and CEO of Rainmaker Resources. She has been recognized as a Top Performer in the recruiting industry and brings a commitment of service, enthusiasm, and extensive market knowledge to the client companies and candidates Rainmaker serves. She is a very well networked part of both the Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio Markets from her 20 years in the business. Deatra has served as an IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Board Member and a Sponsor of the FEI (Financial Executives International).
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Kristen Beckman
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT
Kristen Beckman is a Recruitment Researcher and Sourcing Strategist at Rainmaker Resources. She brings expertise in finance, accounting, tax, audit, and M&A searches, with experience in both third-party and corporate recruiting. Kristen is skilled at identifying and matching top talent to precise requirements, using advanced internet research techniques and clear, targeted communication. As a key contributor to the Rainmaker process, she supports every search with focused research and sourcing. Kristen earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications and Marketing is an active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.