National Accounting & Finance Recruiter and Business Development Leader

National Accounting & Finance Recruiter / Business Development Leader

At Accountants One, we are not looking for someone to wait for job orders. We are looking for someone who creates opportunities.
Since 1973, Accountants One has specialized exclusively in Accounting and Finance recruiting and staffing. Our team operates nationally, supported by deep market specialization, behavioral interviewing methodologies, long-tenured recruiters, sourcing support, and a disciplined recruiting process.

This role is designed for a recruiter who thrives on building relationships, opening doors, creating demand, and serving as a trusted advisor to Accounting and Finance leaders.

What You Will Do

Business Development (Primary Focus)

• Develop new client relationships through proactive outreach and networking
• Build relationships with CFOs, Controllers, Finance Leaders, PE-backed organizations, and business owners
• Generate search opportunities through market intelligence and relationship building
• Create opportunities from candidate conversations, market trends, referrals, and targeted outreach
• Conduct client meetings virtually and in person
• Build a repeatable business development pipeline and personal brand within Accounting & Finance

Recruiting & Search Execution

• Lead searches from intake through placement
• Develop recruiting strategies using Bullhorn, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and market mapping
• Conduct behavioral interviews and reference checks utilizing our MATCH methodology
• Partner with sourcing and marketing teams to build candidate pipelines
• Deliver exceptional service to clients and candidates

What Success Looks Like

• Creates new business opportunities consistently
• Builds long-term relationships instead of transactional placements
• Develops expertise within a targeted Accounting & Finance niche
• Generates Gross Profit growth through business development activity
• Functions as a trusted advisor to clients, candidates, and teammates

Ideal Background

• Proven success in business development, sales, recruiting, staffing, or relationship-driven environments
• Comfortable making outbound calls and creating opportunities
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Ability to influence senior Accounting & Finance leaders
• Self-directed and highly accountable
• Accounting, Finance, or operational leadership background is highly valued

What Makes This Different

• Exclusive focus on Accounting & Finance
• Behavioral interviewing methodology
• National platform with boutique service
• Long-tenured team and support infrastructure
• Opportunity to build a market, not just fill jobs