Executive Financial Recruiter

About the Role

At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations and continue to grow. The Executive Financial Recruiter operates in a blended role, recruiting top talent to fulfill open client job orders while establishing and developing client relationships. This position collaborates with business stakeholders, leaders, and subject matter experts to deliver projects effectively and timely.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a target list to develop client relationships.
• Conduct prospecting activities including phone calls, “ad calls,” skills marketing, email, social media, in-person meetings, and other methods.
• Generate new job orders weekly in line with performance objectives.
• Manage new and open job orders from intake to fulfillment.
• Proactively identify, assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders.
• Update, review, and actively utilize a candidate skills matrix in recruitment activities.
• Perform weekly interviews in line with performance objectives.
• Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions supporting business development/sales efforts.
• Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.
• Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Other duties may be added or amended at any time.

Desired Competencies

• Customer/Candidate Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Results Oriented: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers clear written and verbal communication tailored to different audiences.
• Planning Forethought and Alignment: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Interpersonal Intelligence: Understands and manages emotions to build rapport, including with those holding diverse opinions and beliefs.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Collaborative: Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals, building trust through each interaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting or directly relevant experience highly preferred.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or other professional designation a plus.
• Previous experience in recruiting or business development a plus.

Travel Requirements

Less than 5% (almost no travel).

Pay

Salary range for this role: $60,000 USD - $75,000 USD. Compensation depends on factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, office location, and other business needs. Eligible for participation in incentive compensation programs based on performance targets and discretionary bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.