Talent Manager – Contract, Finance & Accounting

Robert Half

. Negotiate and develop business with new and current clients .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,304 - $94,000 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 ProficiencyMetrics Driven Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentFinance ExperienceAccounting ExperienceBanking ExperienceMetrics AnalysisClient EngagementRecruitmentInterviewingMatching CandidatesCareer Guidance

Soft Skills

Positive AttitudeEngaging Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelContact Management ApplicationWindows Operating System

Industry Keywords

Accounting OperationsFinance OperationsBusiness AdministrationNetworking EventsTrade Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate and develop business with new and current clients
Market Robert Half’s services via 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 clients’ 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 to 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 with success in 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 and cultivating mutually beneficial long term relationships
Working knowledge of current Windows Operating System
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Working knowledge of any Contact Management Application (Salesforce)
Knowledge and familiarity with accounting and finance department operations
Positive attitude and an engaging businesslike approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus based upon achievement of performance objectives
Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
Short/long term disability
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off per calendar year for new hires, pro-rated based on hours worked
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible
Employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees
Career advancement potential
World-class training
Client relationship management tools and advanced technology