Director

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and relationship-driven Director to lead and grow a well-established finance and accounting staffing team within the Minneapolis market. This leadership role will focus on driving business development mentoring and supporting a lean but highly tenured team and expanding client relationships within a collaborative and autonomous environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience a proven track record in finance and accounting staffing and the ability to operate independently while contributing to a high-energy relationship-focused culture. This position offers direct exposure to regional leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in market growth and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts and drive revenue growth within the Minneapolis market
• Manage and support a small experienced team within a collaborative staffing environment
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through a consultative sales approach
• Develop and execute market growth strategies within finance and accounting staffing
• Partner with recruiting teams to deliver talent solutions aligned with client needs
• Manage full-cycle sales activities from prospecting through closing and account expansion
• Mentor and guide team members while fostering a positive and high-performance culture
• Maintain strong pipeline activity and identify new business opportunities
• Collaborate with regional leadership on operational strategy and market expansion initiatives
• Represent the organization within the local business community and industry networks

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or management experience required
• Background within finance and accounting staffing strongly preferred
• Proven success in business development and client relationship management
• Experience leading teams within staffing recruiting or B2B sales environments
• Ability to work independently without heavy management oversight
• Strong communication leadership and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced and relationship-driven environments
• Strong organizational strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build trust and credibility with both clients and internal teams

Preferred Skills

• Established book of business or existing client relationships preferred
• Experience leading small high-performing staffing teams
• Strong consultative sales and negotiation abilities
• High-energy outgoing and relationship-oriented leadership style
• Experience working in highly collaborative and team-focused cultures
• Ability to motivate and engage teams through mentorship and leadership
• Background in finance accounting or professional services recruiting environments

Culture & Environment

• Relationship-driven and highly collaborative team culture
• Tight-knit social and high-engagement work environment
• Strong emphasis on autonomy ownership and accountability
• Leadership style focused on trust and independence rather than micromanagement
• Flexible in-office expectations with a preference for collaborative team presence

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary plus commission structure
• Flexible compensation packages based on experience and business portfolio
• Potential bridge guarantees or customized arrangements for candidates with existing business relationships
• Leadership opportunity with direct visibility to regional leadership and growth initiatives