Recruiter (Accounting and Finance Talent Solutions Agency)

Vaco by Highspring • New York, NY

9d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced recruiter or industry professional to recruit accounting and finance talent for interim, contract, project, consulting, and direct-hire opportunities in the local market. The role offers autonomy to develop and manage a talent network while working collaboratively with business development leaders and drawing on the company’s broader national capabilities.

The recruiter will build relationships with accounting and finance professionals, source and assess candidates, manage recruiting processes from outreach through onboarding, and support successful placements. The position has a base salary and an uncapped commission structure, with access to training, professional development, career-growth opportunities, flexible PTO, technology support, and comprehensive benefits. Occasional local travel for networking, candidate meetings, and company events is expected.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of successful recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience; relevant accounting, consulting, or financial services experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, communication, relationship-building, organization, and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated track record of sourcing, engaging, and placing qualified professionals is highly preferred.
• Established network within the local accounting and finance community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with accounting and finance professionals across experience levels and specialties.
• Build a pipeline of qualified candidates through referrals, networking, social media, market intelligence, direct outreach, and community engagement.
• Recruit for accounting and finance interim, contract, project, consulting, and direct-hire opportunities in the local market.
• Partner with business development leaders to understand client needs, role requirements, team dynamics, and hiring priorities.
• Manage the recruiting process from initial outreach and qualification through interview coordination, offer acceptance, onboarding, and ongoing engagement.
• Assess candidates’ experience, technical capabilities, career goals, compensation expectations, availability, and alignment with opportunities.
• Present qualified candidates to clients with clear, accurate, and compelling summaries.
• Maintain strong communication with candidates and internal partners throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate candidate, job, and activity information in the ATS and CRM system.
• Achieve individual recruiting activity, placement, revenue, and gross-margin objectives.

Benefits

• Base salary with uncapped commission structure and unlimited earning potential.
• Recognition programs, including a five-star vacation for top performers.
• Training, professional development, and transparent career-growth opportunities.
• Flexible PTO.
• Technology support.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), health insurance, fertility assistance, maternity and paternity leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level