Practice Director (Finance & Accounting)

Job SummaryOur Practice Directors work in a team environment and have responsibility for negotiating and developing business with new and current clients. Practice Directors market our services via telephone, video and by conducting in-person meetings with hiring managers and decision-makers in accounting and finance departments. Additional responsibilities include: recruiting, interviewing and matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with clients’ projects, contract assignments and contract to full-time opportunities; managing ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service to both clients and candidates; providing ongoing communication and career guidance to candidates; and participating in local trade association and networking events to increase Robert Half’s presence in the local business community. Practice Directors also lead and develop a small team while driving revenue growth.

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Key Core Competencies:
Results and Execution (Drive & Operational Execution) Drive revenue generating activities/practice group performance.Execute operational focus areas.Meet productivity standards, individual and staff.Effectively manage time, plan and multi-task.Make quality decisions.
Infrastructure (Resource Management) Reach target performance metrics, individual and staff.Attract and source.Train, develop and retain staff.
Business Analysis Achieve pricing goals.Expert knowledge of practice group.Quickly recognize and act upon business trends on daily/weekly basis.
Communication/CollaborationEffective communication (feedback, difficult messages and expectations)Promote a culture of collaboration.Motivate, inspire and lead by example.Provide recognition and celebrate successes.Manage change efforts.Facilitate resolution with internal staff, clients and candidates.Conduct effective meetings.
Customer FocusLead customer retention and expansion strategy.Build customer loyalty by providing superior service.
Leadership ApproachLeads with character, builds trust, respect and credibility through actions and behaviors.Promote and support an inclusive work environment.Aware of and accepts responsibility for own actions and behaviors.Create a positive, collaborative team culture.Strives to understand and support others.Follow through on commitments.Treats others fairly and consistently.
Business and HR Responsibilities:Business generation, revenue and pricing goals: Based on location.
Qualifications:1+ years talent solutions and/or management or equivalent experience required.1+ year of accounting or finance experienceProven performance in talent manager/director role.Demonstrated success in business generation, leading and driving business development.Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.Proficient in MS Office, databases and other technology systems. xzbcwsv
Education:Accounting/Finance/Business Administration Bachelor’s Degree preferred.