Executive Recruiter, Accounting & Finance

GHJ; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Commissions!

401(K) with Company Match

Flexible Time Off

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, FSA

Gym and Phone Allowance

Job summary

A reputable accounting and advisory firm located in San Jose is seeking an Executive Recruiter. This role involves sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding talented finance and accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or sufficient experience in staffing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a fast-paced recruitment process. We offer competitive compensation, including uncapped commissions and comprehensive benefits. Join us to help shape careers and build lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent organizational skills to manage fast-paced recruitment.
• Public Accounting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit and onboard finance/accounting professionals.
• Manage all aspects of hiring and onboarding process.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates.

Skills

Highly organized

Professional oral and written communication skills

Ability to easily connect with others

Education

Four‑year degree or equivalent Staffing/Recruiting experience

Public Accounting experience

Job description

GHJ is looking for an Executive Recruiter

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

WHAT we believe

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long‑term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

HOW we succeed

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

Summary of Role

GHJ Search and Staffing is the recruitment division of GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm. Our Search and Staffing team specializes in linking proficient accounting and finance professionals with temporary, interim, and direct‑hire positions across a wide range of industries. With the support of the Global Advisory and Accounting Network, we have the essential resources to grasp client needs, attract top‑tier talent, and effectively evaluate candidate potential.

The Executive Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, recruiting and onboarding finance/accounting professionals. This includes partnering with hiring managers, identifying candidates through social sourcing, job placement ads, and other research methods. This role will handle all pre‑screening and interviewing of candidates, developing an applicant pipeline and taking candidates through the entire recruitment cycle. You will be the “matchmaker” between people and career opportunities, building long‑standing relationships with both candidates and clients. The Executive Recruiter will work closely with our Business Development Managers (direct‑hire and temporary) to match the requirements of each client need.

You will be responsible for

• Recruiting accounting and finance professionals through networking, social media, direct sourcing calls, and internet recruiting.
• Building and maintaining relationships with both passive and active candidates.
• Assessing online applicants’ experience, knowledge, and skills to best suit open positions.
• Conducting and scheduling interviews while providing hiring managers and their team’s with tools to successfully evaluate candidates.
• Managing the interview process between your candidate and client, including relaying feedback between parties & salary negotiations.
• Managing all aspects of hiring and onboarding process.
• Working closely with your candidates to provide career guidance & match with appropriate career opportunities.
• Handling all appropriate follow up with your candidates and clients to build meaningful and productive relationships.

What we need from you

• Four‑year degree or equivalent Staffing/Recruiting experience
• Public Accounting experience is also desirable
• Highly organized with the ability to effectively manage a fast‑paced recruitment and placement process
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to easily connect with others

Why join us

• Uncapped Commissions!
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Flexible Time Off
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, FSA
• Gym and Phone Allowance

Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients.

GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, the firm has 22 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $50,000 - $150,000 (salary + uncapped commissions).

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally‑recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co‑workers.