Executive Financial Recruiter

Vaco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Indianapolis seeks an Executive Financial Recruiter to enhance revenue through effective talent acquisition and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and up to 18 months of relevant experience, preferably in audit, tax, or business development. This role operates in a collaborative environment, focusing on generating new job orders and maintaining strong client relationships. Compensation ranges from $45,000 to $65,000 USD annually, with remote eligibility subject to management approval.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 to 18 months of experience in audit, tax, or public accounting.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or other professional designation is a plus.
• Previous experience in recruiting or business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate new job orders weekly in line with performance objectives.
• Proactively recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders.
• Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell open positions across lines of business.

Skills

Customer/Candidate Focus

Results Oriented

Communicates Effectively

Planning Forethought and Alignment

Interpersonal Intelligence

Decision Quality

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bullhorn

Job description

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. 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 we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!

Description

The Executive Financial Recruiter is responsible for generating sales, increasing revenue and profitability. This position operates in a blended role; recruiting top talent (“candidates”) to fulfill open client job orders while establishing and developing client relationships. This position will collaborate with business stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and timely.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain target list developing 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 that support 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 only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding.
• Planning Forethought and Alignment – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Interpersonal Intelligence – Understands self and others’ emotions and is able to manage self and others’ emotions to create a comfortable environment removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity.
• Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Collaborative – Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 0 to 18 months of 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.

Multiple locations | Remote eligible with management approval

Travel Requirements:

Less than 5% (almost no travel)

Physical Demands:

Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional: Standing and bending.

Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds.

Compensation:

Salary Range for this role: $45,000—$65,000 USD

EEO Statement:

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.