Leon Downes

About Leon Downes

Go-to source for Talent Solutions, Consulting, and Managed Services including Accounting, Finance, Operations, IT and operate as a trusted business & management advisor. Successfully work with thousands of companies and candidates to deliver what they require. We are business/corporate match-makers. We have strong relationships with our clients, as well as candidates and take the time to understand both the technical as well as the intangible requirements for each.Player-Coach, Hands-On Top Individual Producer while Leading and Managing Business Development and Recruiting Groups.Summary of Qualifications, Core Competencies & Highlights:• Promoted several times and held Partner, Managing Director, Vice-President, Branch Management, Division Lead, Senior Business Development/Account Management, and Recruiting level positions• Recognized for top performance and received several individual & team awards for recruiting and sales achievement - including Vatopia and Super Stars/President\'s Club.• Successfully maintain a top tier client base ensuring high caliber placement of Accounting, Finance, IT, HR, Administrative, Operations professionals on a contract and direct hire basis.• Able to deliver customized staffing, consulting, and managed services solutions for clients in a variety of industries, in an ever changing talent market while never compromising quality and continually promoting respect, honesty and integrity.• Interface with key Managers to Senior-Level Executives for the purpose of developing new and existing client relationships.• Network to recruit/source (direct, referral), interview and deploy all levels of Accounting, Finance, IT, HR, Administrative, Operations professionals.• Consult candidates regarding salary, progressive industries and matching interests with a high success rate.

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Vaco

   Jan 2016 — Present

   Highspring is a leading global professional services organization with 3 offerings: Talent Solutions - Recruiting and talent services to fortify your existing team or build out new capabilities. Consulting - Advice and strategy for moving your business forward with confidence. Managed Services - Outsourcing for critical business operations so your team can focus on what they do best.Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization. With expertise in Accounting and Finance, Technology and Digital, and Human Resources and Operations, Vaco provides Contract Staffing and Direct Hire solutions. Vaco’s parent company, Highspring, helps clients with two additional service offerings: Consulting and Managed Services. With more than employees across more than 45 offices worldwide, Highspring gives partners the agility to thrive, address challenges, and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world.Recruiting, hiring and retaining a talented workforce can be a challenge. Vaco can help you through every step of hiring, managing, developing and retaining top talent. • Accounting - Accountants, Accounting Managers, Controllers, CFO’s and Senior Finance Executives • Accounts Payable/Receivable & Bookkeeping • Administrative Support • Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning • Credit and Collections • Financial Reporting • HR • Information Technology • Internal and External Audit • Operations • Payroll • Public Accounting • Tax • TreasuryVaco has long-term relationships with consistent service offerings, and we provide effective solutions for new and existing clients.

Education

• Rutgers University

  BS, Administration Of Justice