Kurtez Ellis
National Talent Business Partner at Korn Ferry | Expert in Executive Talent Recruiting
- Role
- National Talent Business Partner - New Markets at Korn Ferry
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kurtez Ellis
Talent centered executive focused on making the world better - one meaningful connection at a time.#PeopleCentered#PeopleFirst
Experience
National Talent Business Partner - New Markets
Sep 2022 — Present
As a National Talent Business Partner at Korn Ferry, I specialize in aligning top-tier Finance & Accounting talent with impactful consulting opportunities across industries. With a focus on senior-level professionals — from early-stage public accounting consultants to CFOs leading multi-billion-dollar enterprises — I operate at the intersection of strategic talent acquisition and client enablement. I bring a consultative approach to identifying and engaging high-caliber candidates, understanding not just skill sets but leadership style, business acumen, and cultural fit. My mission is to empower organizations through transformative finance talent while advancing the careers of world-class professionals.Key Responsibilities- Serve as a strategic talent advisor within Korn Ferry’s Finance & Accounting Consulting practice, supporting national-level engagement- Identify, attract, and align senior consulting professionals with interim and project-based roles in Fortune 500 and high-growth companies- Build and manage a robust pipeline of finance talent, including Controllers, FP & A leaders, Chief Accounting Officers, and CFOs- Provide market insights and talent intelligence to drive client staffing strategies and execution- Partner cross-functionally with Business Development, Client Delivery, and Practice Leaders to ensure alignment on talent needs- Evaluate consultant experience, leadership capabilities, and technical acumen to ensure best-in-class delivery for clients- Advocate for equity, merit, and fairness in all aspects of talent acquisition and engagement
Education
University of Minnesota
Communications, Communications
2006 — 2011
Believer's In Christ
H.S. Diploma
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Customer Service
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Cold Calling
- Graphic Design
- Recruiting
- Website Development
- Sourcing
- Employee Engagement
- Staffing Processes
- SEO
- Onboarding
- Client Delivery
- College Recruiting
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