Senior Associate, Direct Hire

Job Overview The Senior Associate is responsible for generating sales, increasing revenue and profitability. This position operates in a blended role; recruiting top talent (candidates) to fulfill open client job orders while establishing and developing client relationships. The role will collaborate with business stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and on time. Responsibilities Establish and maintain target list and develop client relationships. Conduct prospecting activities including phone calls, ad calls, skills marketing, email, social media, in-person meetings, and other methods. Generate new job orders weekly in line with performance objectives. Manage new and open job orders from intake to fulfillment. Proactively identify, assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders. Update, review, and actively utilize a candidate skills matrix in recruitment activities. Perform weekly interviews in line with performance objectives. Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts. Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities. Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate. Desired Competencies Customer/Candidate Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer‑centric solutions. Results Oriented – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding. Planning Forethought and Alignment – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Interpersonal Intelligence – Understands self and others’ emotions and is able to manage self and others’ emotions to create a comfortable environment, removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity. Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Collaborative – Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction. Education and Experience Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience working in a Finance and Accounting staffing agency. CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation a plus. Location and Travel Location: Los Angeles (1–2 x in office) Travel Requirements: Less than 5% (almost no travel) Physical Demands Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination, repetitive motion. Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range for this role: $70,000 – $80,000 USD. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Vaco, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco