Abby Henson
Dallas
Summary
Results-driven Recruiter with over 5 years of experience in direct hire placements within Accounting and Finance. Expertise in managing the full recruitment lifecycle and building strong relationships with candidates. Proven success in placing top-tier talent for roles from Staff Accountant to CFO, with a strong understanding of business operations and office management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Associate/Operations Analyst
Vaco by Highspring
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Streamlined candidate sourcing processes using advanced applicant tracking systems.
- Partnered with the Office Manager to assist and take responsibility over events such as networking events with C-Suite leadership, CPE's, and company wide training.
- Sourced, screened, and qualified passive and active candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and Bullhorn (ATS).
- Responsible for scheduling all interviews between clients and candidates which included direct communication between C-Suite and Hiring Managers.
Executive Recruiter - Finance and Accounting
Vaco by Highspring
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Successfully placed over 30 accounting and finance professionals annually, including Controllers, Senior Accountants,
Financial Analysts, and CFOs. - Turned candidates into hiring managers and developed relationships to where they would reach out to find new roles throughout the years.
- Worked up to 15 job orders with the team to deliver high-quality candidates in a timely manner.
- Reduced average time-to-fill for direct hire roles by 30% through proactive talent pipelining and data-driven candidate
outreach. - Conducted detailed pre-interview assessments, resulting in a 80% interview-to-offer ratio across mid to senior-level finance
positions. - Developed and delivered targeted outreach campaigns for high-demand roles such as Tax Managers, FP&A Analysts, and
Audit Directors. - Conducted thorough candidate evaluations, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company values.
Talent Analyst
Vaco by Highspring
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted detailed resume and background evaluations for accounting and finance candidates, ensuring alignment with
role-specific requirements such as GAAP knowledge, audit experience, or financial reporting expertise. - Screened over 60+ candidates a month for positions ranging from analysts to C-Suite.
- Built and maintained a structured candidate database segmented by certifications (CPA, CMA), industry (public vs. private),
and function (FP&A, audit, tax). - Performed competency-based phone screens and pre-qualifications, ensuring strong cultural and technical fit for client
needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX12-2015
Skills
Recruiting and interviewing
Relationship Building
Schedule coordination
Event planning
Corporate Communications
Verbal and written communication
Reporting and documentation
Database Management
Timeline
Recruiting Associate/Operations Analyst
Vaco by Highspring
03.2023 - 11.2025
Executive Recruiter - Finance and Accounting
Vaco by Highspring
08.2020 - 03.2023
Talent Analyst
Vaco by Highspring
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs
Texas State University