Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Robert Half

. Negotiate and develop business with new and current clients .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaSenior💰 CA$54,500 - CA$65,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and client relationship management within the accounting and finance sectors, leveraging strong communication skills to engage decision-makers and deliver exceptional service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementAccounting/Finance DegreeSalesforce ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel Expertise

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentClient EngagementRecruitmentInterviewingMetrics Driven EnvironmentAccounting KnowledgeFinance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Positive AttitudeEngaging ApproachCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSalesforceWindows Operating System

Industry Keywords

AccountingFinanceBusiness AdministrationDecision-MakersNetworking Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate and develop business with new and current clients
Market Robert Half’s services by telephone, video, and in-person meetings with hiring managers and decision-makers in accounting and finance departments
Recruit, interview, and match highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with client projects, contract assignments, and contract-to-full-time opportunities
Manage ongoing engagements to deliver outstanding customer service to clients and candidates
Provide ongoing communication and career guidance to candidates
Participate in local trade association and networking events
Increase Robert Half’s presence in the local business community

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
At least one year of success 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
Experience cultivating mutually beneficial long-term relationships
Working knowledge of current Windows Operating System
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Experience with a Contact Management Application such as Salesforce
Knowledge and familiarity with accounting and finance department operations
Positive attitude and an engaging business-like approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary
Paid time off
Group health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Bonus based upon achievement of performance objectives
World-class training
Client relationship management tools
Advanced technology
Career advancement potential
Inclusion and diversity initiatives
Social responsibility and community participation