Dak is motivated by a desire to help. DCG exists to help clients solve their toughest accounting and finance problems (interim roles, surge support needs, and projects), and to help our employees and consultants live a better, brighter, more joyful life at work and beyond. 

Dak initially planned to become a bioethics lawyer, but stumbled into consulting in his first role after graduating from UC Berkeley and was immediately hooked. The chance to work with clients to solve their most difficult intellectual problems is addicting, and the ability to help people reach their career goals is endlessly exciting. 

Our founder has helped 300+ companies of all sizes, from fortune 10 through small private entities, through 500+ engagements across all industries over 16+ years. He has worked with and built some of the best teams in the consulting space at firms like Axiom, Business Talent Group, and DLC, and now brings all of that experience, creativity, joy, and care to his work with DCG clients. 

Dak is based in Studio City (Los Angeles) California and spends his time outside of work hanging out with his wife Rena and/or hiking, lifting weights, and generally trying to stay fit enough to keep up with his two young sons Rowe and Runi. 

Rena Jacobs is the Co-Founder and COO of Dak Consulting Group, where she leads operations with a people-first mindset. With a background in entrepreneurship, psychology and counseling, Rena is dedicated to creating an environment where employees can thrive. Her work ensures the smooth functioning of DCG so that the team can focus on solving the toughest accounting and finance challenges for their clients.

Before her role at Dak Consulting Group, Rena worked as a corporate recruiter for Teach For America, where she honed her skills in connecting with people and understanding their needs. She also founded and operated a successful private therapy practice, supporting clients in working with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, and relationship issues. Through a compassionate, evidence-based approach, she helped clients develop coping strategies and improve their emotional well-being.

Rena’s diverse experiences have shaped her unique ability to blend empathy, organization, and strategy in everything she does.Rena holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from USC and a master’s degree in Counseling from CSUN. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family—her husband, two young sons, two cats, and two dogs—exploring nature, reading, and indulging in delicious food. Her commitment to supporting others extends beyond her work life, as she strives to create balance and joy in everything she does.

Andrei is an MBA graduate of UCLA Anderson specializing in Corporate Finance and Accounting. He started his career as a Financial Analyst at a semiconductor company and was right away tasked with an important ERP implementation project - SAP. He got the taste of making a difference for the company that he later decided to join the world of consulting where he was helping dozens of clients implement various systems, process improvements, and automations such as SAP, Oracle, RPA, Alteryx, VBA, Power BI and others which saved the clients thousands of hours of manual work.

After 11 years working as a consultant, Andrei is now a Managing Director at DCG advising clients on various solutions from system implementations and automations to staff augmentation and recruitment of top talent in the industry. He likes to dig deep into the underlying issues the clients have and provide innovative solutions that have long-term positive impact and not just an immediate relief.

Andrei lives in Los Angeles, California, and enjoys travelling, learning new cultures and languages. He loves dancing salsa and travels around the world participating in international dance festivals.

Denise is passionate about helping individuals achieve career success. With 18 years of experience in recruitment and human resources, she has built a proven track record of guiding professionals through career transitions and connecting top talent with leading organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Her approach is grounded in a people first philosophy, always prioritizing the unique needs of both candidates and employers. Denise excels in forming long-lasting relationships and carefully matching exceptional talent with the right companies to create a smooth and rewarding hiring experience. Her deep understanding of the recruitment process ensures that both sides have a positive journey.

Denise’s network includes candidates from backgrounds such as Big 4 CPA firms, top 50 MBA programs, and seasoned professionals in accounting and finance. This network, combined with her ability to build strong, trusting relationships, allows her to offer a strategic approach to recruitment that supports business growth and advances the careers of exceptional individuals.

Outside of work, Denise values balance and enjoys staying active through running, Orangetheory Fitness classes, and cycling with Dripcycle. Above all, she treasures spending quality time with her family, creating lasting memories that keep her grounded and motivated to continue making a meaningful impact in others' careers.