Talent Manager – Contract Finance & Accounting

Robert Half

Talent Manager negotiating and developing business with new and current clients for an accounting and finance firm. Responsible for recruiting top finance professionals and providing customer service to clients.

Posted 5/6/2026contractOakbrook Terrace • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate and develop business with new and current clients
Market services via telephone, video, and in-person meetings with hiring managers and decision-makers
Recruit, interview, and match highly skilled accounting and finance professionals
Manage ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service
Provide ongoing communication and career guidance to candidates
Participate in local trade association and networking events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accounting/Finance/Business Administration degree preferred
1+ years finance, accounting, or banking experience preferred
2+ years experience with Business Development in a Metrics Driven environment
Success in developing new business in a multi‐call, multi‐decision maker environment
Prior success marketing to and closing top level decision makers at small/medium sized businesses
Working knowledge of current Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and any Contact Management Application (Salesforce)
Knowledge and familiarity with accounting and finance department operations
Positive attitude and an engaging businesslike approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
Group benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
Short/long term disability
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off (CTO) per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancebusiness developmentmetrics driven environmentmarketingcustomer servicerecruitinginterviewingcareer guidanceWindows Operating System

Soft Skills

negotiationcommunicationpositive attitudeengaging approach

Certifications

degree in Accountingdegree in Financedegree in Business Administration