Executive Search Director

The Executive Search Director is an instrumental and key addition to a dynamic and effective Permanent Placement/Executive Search team at Cherry Bekaert. Based out of any of our Tysons/Rockville/DC offices, this individual will be responsible for full life-cycle business development, sourcing and recruiting, account management, needs assessment and placement within the Permanent Placement/Executive Search Practice.

We are seeking a professional Executive Recruiter to source and place candidates on behalf of our clients for highly specialized positions. You will identify and attract first-rate talent and ensure lasting and successful placements. Our mission is to exceed clients' expectations and to add value to their business. If you thrive on the "hunt" and also enjoy winning with your team while everyone grows and succeeds, this may be the role for you.

This Executive Search Director will operate under a tireless team concept, with a high level of urgency and communication - and an outstanding, ethical, client-service focused approach. Depending on the engagement, you may also collaborate with Senior Recruiters and Permanent Placement/Executive Search Practice colleagues to support the team.

The Executive and Professional Search process consists of several responsibility areas:

Sourcing and Business Development:

Proactive sourcing of quality active and passive prospective talent, using, but not limited to: cold calls, phone and video interviews, online research, networking events (virtual/ in-person), and candidate reference calls Nurture current and placed candidates for referrals Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams including: Contract Staffing, Business Development, Senior Partners and Executive Management. Conduct outreach, participate and drive attendance to multiple firm-sponsored networking events, career and college fairs, conferences, symposiums, social events and corporate gatherings Utilize regional offices for professional and executive candidate interviews

Account Management & Placement:

Execute and manage new position strategy calls with new and/or existing clients Maintain high level of ethical, accurate and professional communication at all times Perform best-in-class, full-cycle client account management through timely phone calls, client meetings and email follow-up Promote job opportunities to qualified candidates at professional and executive level Manage and negotiate contract details with and for clients (fee amounts, guarantee periods and other misc. language) Support, negotiate offer terms, process and delivery Schedule candidate interviews, execute candidate feedback calls and perform reference checks Support candidates with resume review, interview guidance and feedback

Preferred Experience & Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Liberal Arts is preferred 5-10+ years of external search firm, or "agency" with finance/accounting focus highly preferred 5+ years of corporate talent acquisition or "internal recruiting" preferred Public Accounting experience, MBA or CPA is preferred Client-first mindset operating with independence to drive leads and provide exceptional service to firm owners, partners and leadership.

What you can expect from us:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

Pay Structure: $100K - $125K Base (transition to fully recoverable over 3-6 months) ; Commission at 50% of gross profit on all placements No caps, no acceleratorspure performance-driven earnings

About Cherry Bekaert:

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally.