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Brilliant Financial Search is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Financial Search Manager to join a growing team and work passionately selling direct hire search services and filling open accounting and finance roles for its clients. Who are we? Brilliant Financial Search specializes in the direct-hire (permanent) placement of accounting, finance, tax, and audit professionals through the use of retained and contingency searches. Many of the roles we place include Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller, Financial Analyst, Tax Manager, Internal Audit, Financial Reporting Manager and Chief Financial Officer. What will you do? The Financial Search Manager's role is a mix of hunting for prospective candidates and clients, client visits, candidate interviews, placement coordination and account management. This position requires clear communication internally and externally, strong organizational skills, resiliency, and a solution focused mindset! Researches various social media sites and our internal system daily to compile lists of names of potential candidates or potential hiring companies/clients. Contacts prospective candidates in the core practice fields of accounting, finance, audit, and tax daily to identify those actively and passively searching for new opportunities. Conducts interviews of candidates to assess skill sets, personality, and job search criteria. Contacts prospective clients in the core practice fields of accounting, finance, audit, and tax daily to identify current or future hiring needs. Meets with client contacts to learn more about the organization and its hiring needs with the intention of selling Brilliant search and staffing solutions. Negotiates fees with clients and establishes project timelines/goals. Matches candidates with client requirements and schedules interviews between potential candidates and clients. Prepares candidates and clients for interviews during the hiring process. Debriefs clients and candidates after interviews to assess the fit between the two parties. Negotiates the terms of the offer between the two parties and establishes timelines for resignation and start date. Establishes regular follow-up with clients and candidates post-hire to ensure that objectives and goals have been met. Develops relationships cross functionally with other Brilliant team members to facilitate sales and recruiting pipelines across multiple divisions. Researches and keeps current on hiring trends, labor market conditions, competitors, and the candidate market to be a trusted business adviser on our industry and customer needs. Documents all aspects of business development and client communication activities in our ATS and CRM systems. What will you bring? Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or related area. 3+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, quota carrying sales, recruiting, or customer facing roles required. Prior experience in the staffing industry, outside business to business (B2B) sales and/or of consultative selling is a plus. Strong proficiency in technology tools such as Microsoft products, database systems, and mobile applications. Strong aptitude in developing rapport and relationships with individuals at a variety of levels Soft skills required – strong drive, persistence, consistency, organization, time management, written and verbal communication. How are we different? Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance, and technology professionals who are experts in the fields. Since its inception in 2009, Brilliant has ranked on various lists including Forbes America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms four years in a row (No. 2 in 2018), Forbes America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms (2020 & 2017), Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 for five straight years (No. 1 in 2015), Staffing Industry Analysts Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms (No. 2 in 2015), ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Talent five years in a row, ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client, Inc. 5000, Best Places to Work South Florida (2019 & 2017), 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® six consecutive years, and others. #PermIL2024

Brilliant Management Resources is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Client Solutions Manager (Business Development) to join a growing team and work passionately selling temporary staffing and consulting services in the accounting and finance space. Who are we? Brilliant Management Resources provides interim, staff augmentation and project resources with mid and senior-level expertise in the areas of accounting, finance, tax, audit, financial systems, revenue recognition, financial modeling, M&A, ERP, systems support and more. What will you do? The Client Solutions Manager's role is a mix of hunting for prospective clients, client visits, placement coordination and account management. The Client Solutions Manager collaborates closely with the recruiting team in a fast-paced, metric driven environment. This position requires clear communication internally and externally, strong organizational skills, resiliency, and a solution focused mindset! Build and manage a target list of new and existing client companies and contacts from various industries via frequent communication through face-to-face meetings, presentations, phone calls, and emails. Source, prospect, and track client contacts to identify key decision makers to introduce our temporary staffing and consulting services in the accounting and finance space. Blend client research and regular contact to develop and maintain trusting client relationships. Execute regular outbound marketing campaigns as part of the sales cycle. Consistently achieve monthly activity goals, primarily in the areas of outbound sales activity, client visits and job order generation. Develop and own all aspects of quoting, pricing, and contract negotiating with clients. Co-manage active contracts by keeping in regular communication with clients and contract employees. Develop relationships cross functionally with other Brilliant team members to facilitate sales pipelines across multiple divisions. Research and stay current on hiring trends, labor market conditions, competitors, and the candidate market to be a trusted business adviser on our industry and customer needs. Document all aspects of business development and client communication activities in our ATS and CRM systems. What will you bring? Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related area 5+ years of professional experience in consultative sales, accounting, or finance required. Prior experience in the staffing industry, outside business to business (B2B) sales and/or of consultative selling is a plus. Strong proficiency in technology tools such as Microsoft products, database systems, and mobile applications. Strong aptitude in developing rapport and relationships with individuals at a variety of levels. Soft skills required – strong drive, persistence, consistency, organization, time management, written and verbal communication. How are we different? Brilliant is an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm that provides direct-hire and contract staffing services in accounting, finance and technology, serving businesses across the continental U.S. Our specialized accounting and finance teams provide high-quality talent for businesses seeking expert consultants or permanent staff in areas such as accounting, finance, audit, tax, treasury and financial systems. Leveraging our extensive network and resources, we provide tailored staffing solutions that align with our clients' specific needs. Many of our team members are seasoned professionals with backgrounds in the audit and accounting space, bringing unmatched market expertise and insight. In the technology space, we specialize in matching top talent with businesses in need of expertise in data analytics and data science, machine learning, AI, application development, IT security, project management and IT infrastructure. Our deep industry knowledge enables us to deliver tailored solutions that help our clients adapt to the changing digital landscape. Since our inception in 2009, we have been recognized on leading industry lists, including Forbes America’s Best Professional & Executive Recruiting Firms, Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 (No. 1 in 2015) and Staffing Industry Analysts Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms. Our achievements also include honors such as ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Talent and Client, Inc. 5000, Best Places to Work South Florida and Best & Brightest Companies to Work For®. We’re committed to creating a collaborative environment for our team that thrives on innovation, passion and dedication within our fast-paced culture. We aim to make a meaningful impact in the accounting, finance and technology spaces while helping our clients and candidates achieve their goals. From empowering our talent to fostering strong partnerships, everything we do is driven by our mission of making people’s lives better. To learn more about Brilliant, our services and our people, visit www.brilliantfs.com, email contact@brilliantfs.com or call 312.582.1800. #LI-KN1

Brilliant is adding a Practice Director of Management Resources Illinois to be an important member of our growing business.   Job Summary:    Brilliant Management Resources is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Practice Director who can be a fierce leader for our Finance and Accounting consulting and staffing practice which includes a growing team of Talent Solutions Managers (Recruiters) and Client Solutions Managers (Sales). As the Practice Director, you will be responsible for the overall strategy of the business and management of the P&L for the company reporting to the CEO. This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills for various audiences and stake holders internally and externally, strong organizational skills, resiliency, and a solutions-focused mindset! How you’ll make an impact:   Manage the daily activity and deal flow of a team of finance and accounting recruiters and sales professionals Develop and lead sales strategy for the overall business including expansion of solution selling and development of targeted finance model for future growth Drive revenue generating activities Negotiate client contracts and establish C-Suite relationships Help recruit and attract top talent to the team Train, develop, and retain team members Partner with other members of the leadership team to assist in cross selling between business lines Always maintain honest and ethical conduct Talents you’ll bring to Brilliant:  Bachelor’s degree required Prior management experience required At least 5 years of staffing, recruiting, or consulting experience – finance and accounting preferred Demonstrated success in business development, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced business environment Strong aptitude in developing rapport and relationships with individuals at a variety of levels Consider yourself as a player and a coach who will set a model for your team to follow Strong drive, persistence, consistency, organization, time management, and excellent written and verbal communication Why Brilliant?  Brilliant is an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm that provides direct-hire and contract staffing services in accounting, finance and technology, serving businesses across the continental U.S. Our specialized accounting and finance teams provide high-quality talent for businesses seeking expert consultants or permanent staff in areas such as accounting, finance, audit, tax, treasury and financial systems. Leveraging our extensive network and resources, we provide tailored staffing solutions that align with our clients' specific needs. Many of our team members are seasoned professionals with backgrounds in the audit and accounting space, bringing unmatched market expertise and insight. In the technology space, we specialize in matching top talent with businesses in need of expertise in data analytics and data science, machine learning, AI, application development, IT security, project management and IT infrastructure. Our deep industry knowledge enables us to deliver tailored solutions that help our clients adapt to the changing digital landscape. Since our inception in 2009, we have been recognized on leading industry lists, including Forbes America’s Best Professional & Executive Recruiting Firms, Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 (No. 1 in 2015) and Staffing Industry Analysts Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms. Our achievements also include honors such as ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Talent and Client, Inc. 5000, Best Places to Work South Florida and Best & Brightest Companies to Work For®. We’re committed to creating a collaborative environment for our team that thrives on innovation, passion and dedication within our fast-paced culture. We aim to make a meaningful impact in the accounting, finance and technology spaces while helping our clients and candidates achieve their goals. From empowering our talent to fostering strong partnerships, everything we do is driven by our mission of making people’s lives better. To learn more about Brilliant, our services and our people, visit www.brilliantfs.com, email contact@brilliantfs.com or call 312.582.1800.