Senior Recruiter - Accounting & Finance

About Foster McKay

Foster McKay has been a trusted name in finance and accounting search for over 50 years. We’ve built long-standing relationships across the New York market and consistently work on high-impact searches — from building out entire accounting organizations to placing CFOs, CAOs, and VP-level finance leaders. We’re looking for an experienced recruiter who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to run a full desk, build a practice, and significantly increase their earnings within a firm that already has real traction.

Responsibilities

Full Desk Ownership

• Run a full 360 desk including candidate development and client relationships
• Build your own book of business while leveraging existing client relationships and active search work

Candidate Development

• Identify, recruit, and develop relationships with top finance and accounting professionals
• Act as a trusted advisor on career decisions, market trends, and long-term career strategy
• Maintain a strong, active pipeline of high-caliber talent

Client Engagement

• Partner with clients to understand hiring needs and organizational goals
• Help shape search strategy and position opportunities to attract top talent
• Deliver a high-touch, relationship-driven experience

Search Execution

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through placement
• Prepare and present candidates with clear, thoughtful insights
• Guide both clients and candidates through interviews, feedback, and offer negotiation

Market Intelligence

• Stay current on hiring trends across finance and accounting
• Provide clients with real-time insights on compensation, talent availability, and market dynamics

What Makes This Different

• Established platform — 50+ years of brand equity and deep client relationships
• Access to real search work — including retained, contingent, and interim/consulting engagements
• High-value roles — most placements fall in the $120K–$350K range with ~25% fees
• Full desk autonomy — build your own business within a firm that supports it
• Meritocratic environment — production drives compensation and growth
• Company culture -- work alongside high character, highly motivated, consummate pros

Requirements

• 3–8+ years of agency recruiting or executive search experience (finance/accounting preferred)
• OR background in accounting/finance with strong interest in recruiting
• OR proven B2B sales success in a relationship-driven environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Competitive, self-motivated, and driven by performance

Compensation

Our model is built for producers. We offer a base (or draw) plus uncapped commission. Given typical deal sizes, strong performers have the opportunity to earn well into the multiple six figures.