Senior Associate, Finance & Accounting

Robert Half

. Develop and grow a client base and new business opportunities .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSenior💰 CA$54,500 - CA$64,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client relationship management and business development within the finance and accounting sectors, leveraging strong communication skills and industry knowledge to successfully recruit and place professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementRecruitment ExperienceFinance And Accounting ExpertiseCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Public AccountingIndustry AccountingPermanent Placement RecruitingCareer Guidance

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceHigh Sense Of Urgency

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingTrade AssociationsClient Base Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and grow a client base and new business opportunities
Introduce services via video, telephone and in-person meetings with new and existing clients
Expand utilization of services
Recruit, evaluate and place finance and accounting professionals in full-time positions with clients
Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and candidates
Provide consistent communication and career guidance to candidates
Participate in industry trade associations to increase presence within the local finance and accounting community

Requirements

What you’ll need

A business-related degree, ideally in finance or accounting
CPA and/or MBA a plus
2+ years of experience in public/industry accounting/finance and/or successful permanent placement recruiting experience required
Proven track record of success
Excellent communication skills
High sense of urgency
Ability to leverage finance and accounting experience to manage and grow the business

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
Social responsibility, inclusion and diversity initiatives