Talent Manager, Contract Finance and Accounting - Houston Galleria

Robert Half•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Talent Manager (Finance & Accounting) works in a team environment and is responsible for developing business with new and current clients. The role markets services to hiring managers and decision-makers in accounting and finance departments through telephone, video, and in-person meetings. The Talent Manager recruits, interviews, and matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with client projects, contract assignments, and contract-to-full-time opportunities. The role also manages ongoing engagements, provides customer service to clients and candidates, communicates with candidates and offers career guidance, and participates in local trade association and networking events to increase Robert Half’s presence in the 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 or medium-sized businesses and cultivating mutually beneficial long-term relationships.
Working knowledge of the current Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and a contact management application such as Salesforce.
Knowledge of accounting and finance department operations.
Positive attitude and an engaging, businesslike approach.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Base salary and bonus pay for talent professional positions.
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 and years of service.
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
Company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible; eligible employees receive a 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions.
Training, client relationship management tools, and advanced technology.
Career advancement opportunities.