Talent Manager (Finance & Accounting)

Robert Half•Albany, NY

About The Position

The Talent Manager works in a team environment and develops business with new and existing clients. The role markets Robert Half’s services to hiring managers and decision-makers in accounting and finance departments through telephone, video, and in-person meetings. It also recruits, interviews, and matches accounting and finance professionals with client projects, contract assignments, and contract-to-full-time opportunities. The Talent Manager manages ongoing engagements to provide strong service to clients and candidates, communicates with candidates and offers career guidance, and participates in local trade association and networking events to build Robert Half’s presence in the local business community.

Requirements

At least 2 years of business development experience in a metrics-driven environment.
At least 1 year of success developing new business in a multi-call, multi-decision-maker environment.
Prior success marketing to and closing top-level decision-makers at small and medium-sized businesses and cultivating mutually beneficial long-term relationships.
Working knowledge of a current Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel—and a contact management application such as Salesforce.
Knowledge of and familiarity with accounting and finance department operations.
Positive attitude and an engaging, businesslike approach.

Nice To Haves

A degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is preferred.
At least 1 year of finance, accounting, or banking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and develop business with new and current clients.
Market Robert Half’s services by telephone, video, and in-person meetings with hiring managers and decision-makers in accounting and finance departments.
Recruit, interview, and match accounting and finance professionals with client projects, contract assignments, and contract-to-full-time opportunities.
Manage ongoing engagements and deliver customer service to clients and candidates.
Provide ongoing communication and career guidance to candidates.
Participate in local trade association and networking events to increase Robert Half’s presence in the local business community.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus eligibility.
Group medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Life and accident insurance.
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance.
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires earn up to 17 days of Choice Time Off per calendar year, prorated based on hours worked per week and varying with years of service.
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible, with a 100% employer match on the first 3% of eligible employee contributions.
Training, client relationship management tools, and advanced technology.
Career advancement opportunities.