Business Solutions Manager – Search & Staffing

GHJ • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GHJ Search & Staffing, a division of GHJ, a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an ambitious Business Solutions Manager. This role focuses on building long-term client relationships and recruiting top accounting and finance talent within the middle-market sector. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop a book of business by leveraging the extensive resources of GHJ, a firm with 300 employees and multiple offices across the US. Unlike traditional staffing firms, this role emphasizes becoming a trusted Human Capital Advisor capable of addressing broader business challenges for clients by utilizing GHJ's comprehensive accounting and advisory platform. The Business Solutions Manager will be responsible for business development, client relationship management, and full-cycle recruiting for accounting and finance professionals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in staffing, recruiting, business development, or professional services sales
• Experience selling staffing, recruiting, consulting, SaaS, or other B2B solutions preferred
• Strong prospecting and business development skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Accounting, finance, or CPA firm experience is a plus but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Curious and naturally relationship-driven
• Competitive and motivated by uncapped earning potential
• Consultative rather than transactional
• Comfortable making outbound calls and developing new business
• Passionate about helping companies build exceptional finance teams
• Energized by networking and connecting people with opportunities
• Interested in becoming a trusted advisor—not just a recruiter

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities with middle-market companies, private equity firms, and nonprofit organizations.
• Build relationships with CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, HR leaders, and finance executives.
• Generate opportunities through networking, referrals, LinkedIn, outbound prospecting, and strategic client visits.
• Conduct discovery meetings to understand hiring initiatives, workforce planning, and organizational challenges.
• Present GHJ's full suite of Search & Staffing services including: Interim Accounting & Finance Professionals, Direct Hire Recruiting, Executive Search, Fractional CFO & Controller Solutions.
• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to GHJ's Audit, Tax, Advisory, Transaction Advisory, and Outsourced Accounting teams.
• Recruit accounting and finance professionals for interim, temporary, direct hire, and executive-level positions.
• Source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, and other recruiting tools.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess technical and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to clients and coordinate the interview process.
• Manage offer negotiations and placement logistics.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of accounting and finance talent.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates.
• Maintain consistent communication throughout the recruiting process.
• Deliver exceptional customer service that results in repeat business and referrals.
• Stay informed on accounting, finance, and labor market trends.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• Cross-sell incentive program across Audit, Tax, Advisory, Outsourced Accounting, Fractional CFO, and Search & Staffing services
• Hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Ongoing professional development and sales training
• Access to a strong referral network of partners and professionals across multiple service lines
• Opportunity to build trusted relationships with CFOs, Controllers, private equity firms, and middle-market executives
• Clear career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree