Samantha Elliott

About Samantha Elliott

With extensive experience in talent acquisition and management, I specialize in locating and making contact with high caliber candidates. As Talent Acquisition Manager at abip CPAs & Advisors, I partner with leadership to meet their unique hiring needs. Committed to fostering meaningful relationships, my mission aligns with abip’s dedication to providing client focused and relationship driven services. By leveraging my expertise in talent sourcing and management, I aim to create a positive and inclusive hiring experience that drives organizational success. At abip CPAs & Advisors, I work collaboratively to identify and secure top-tier talent. My background includes managing recruitment strategies and consulting on staffing solutions, honed during my professional tenure. With a strong foundation in talent management, I contribute to strategic hiring processes, enabling businesses to build high-performing teams. My passion lies in aligning skill sets with business goals to drive growth and innovation.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager

   abip CPAs & Advisors

   Dec 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Client focused. Relationship driven- Lead firmwide recruiting strategy for an established public accounting firm, hiring experienced CPAs and emerging professionals across Tax, Audit, Client Accounting Services, and Advisory- Partner directly with partners and department leaders to align hiring with firm growth, succession planning, and busy season staffing needs- Manage full-cycle recruiting for roles ranging from interns and associates to experienced managers and senior leadership- Build strong pipelines of CPA talent through proactive sourcing, LinkedIn recruiting, referrals, industry networking, and university partnerships- Position ABIP as an employer of choice by highlighting career growth, mentorship, and the collaborative culture of a mid-sized firm- Guide candidates through a thoughtful interview experience while advising leadership on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and candidate expectations- Drive recruiting process improvements, including implementation of recruiting technology, pipeline tracking, and reporting to support strategic hiring decisions- Support firm culture initiatives including intern programs, employee engagement events, and recognition programs that strengthen retention and team development.Key Focus: Public Accounting Recruiting | CPA Talent | Leadership Hiring | University Recruiting | Employer Branding | Workforce Planning | Talent Strategy

Education

• Texas A&M University

  BS, Tourism Management

  2008 — 2011