Executive Recruiter (Accounting & Finance)

LHH; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

LHH in Overland Park, KS seeks an Executive Recruiter to own full lifecycle recruiting for finance and accounting roles, partnering with clients to define hiring needs and drive new business.

The role requires a proactive, sales-driven mindset, strong communication, ATS/CRM proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple searches with a high level of client service. Hybrid schedule with 3 days in office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recruiting industry experience.
• Experience in public accounting or corporate finance/accounting preferred.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop client accounts and generate new business through candidate and client leads.
• Partner with clients to analyze hiring needs and create strategic recruiting plans.
• Conduct behavioral- and competency-based interviews.
• Negotiate fee agreements and complete client correspondence.
• Maintain candidate data in tracking systems.

Skills

Client development

Relationship building

Communication skills

Screening interviews

Time management

Negotiation

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Are you a driven and entrepreneurial professional with a passion for sales and recruitment? We are seeking an Executive Recruiter to join our team in Overland Park, KS. This role involves executing the full life cycle of direct hire recruiting for top-tier, mid- to senior-level professional positions within Finance and Accounting. You will partner with clients to define strategic objectives and hiring needs, develop client accounts, and generate new business through various marketing methods. If you have grit, a team-oriented mindset, and are motivated by financial success, we want to hear from you!

• Develop client accounts and generate new business through candidate and client leads, referrals, and various forms of marketing.
• Partner with clients to analyze hiring needs, determine the best recruiting methods, and create and deploy client and role‑specific strategic recruiting strategies and marketing initiatives.
• Stay abreast of leading industry trends and recruiting best practices.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on target industries, clients, and roles.
• Review resumes and conduct behavioral‑based interviews and competency‑based evaluations.
• Provide guidance and negotiate fee agreements with clients; complete appropriate correspondence for each placement.
• Visit clients’ offices to gain a full understanding of their goals and objectives.
• Achieve Direct Hire fees per budgeted goals.
• Maintain and track assignment and candidate data in various tracking and order systems.
• Develop and execute temporary employee programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with both passive and active candidates.
• Maintain a network of industry contacts through participation in professional and trade associations and other professional networking organizations.
• Build relationships with key clients and business leaders.
• Respond to and address a variety of candidate, temporary employee, and client inquiries.
• Manage candidate hiring and onboarding processes in accordance with client and organizational requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience within the recruiting industry; ideally performing both client business development and recruiting mid‑to‑senior level candidates.
• If no recruiting industry experience, then minimum of two (2) years relevant industry experience is strongly preferred which includes public accounting or corporate finance/accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to focus on client needs with a commitment to quality and customer service.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems through recommending and implementing creative solutions.
• Demonstrate business acumen and market insight.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and understand employment‑related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of current sourcing and recruiting trends, best practices, and methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management Systems and/or related tools.

A Journey to Bring Out the Best in You:

As one of the world’s largest employers, we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued.

Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation:

There is a base salary for this role depending on experience in the industry + unlimited commission. This role offers a non‑recoverable draw plus commission structure.

Our benefit offerings for full‑time employment may include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave includes paid time off, parental leave, and holiday pay.

Hybrid Work Schedule:

This role in Overland Park, KS offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days/week in office.