A Handler Case Study: Director of Loan Servicing and Accounting
Initiation
SkyBeam Capital, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leading private real estate lender in Georgia, specializing in short-term loans for real estate investors. SkyBeam Capital has earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable, responsive, and service-oriented lenders in Georgia. As SkyBeam continues its transformational and dynamic vision of growth, it sought to hire a Director of Loan Servicing and Accounting to manage critical accounting and operational functions, with a key focus on executing the business plan to achieve and exceed P&L objectives. SkyBeam provided Handler with a position description and collaborated with us to create a detailed position profile. This profile outlined the role’s impact, key responsibilities, and required qualifications, serving as a key tool for marketing and attracting top-tier candidates.
Internal Strategy
Handler’s Search Partner selected an experienced internal team to lead this important search for SkyBeam Capital. We strategically align each search with our team’s expertise to ensure we deliver an exceptional experience to both the client and candidates. The position profile was approved by the hiring manager in mid-December, allowing us to begin research immediately. Due to the holiday season, the search was officially launched on January 3rd.
Execution
Our Team immediately focused on the Atlanta market, leveraging the Handler Community to announce the search and seek referrals. On the third day of the search, Handler engaged with the candidate who would ultimately be hired, just 15 days after the search began.
The Handler team maintained a strong partnership with SkyBeam throughout the process, holding weekly meetings to share market insights and present qualified candidates. SkyBeam Capital was an ideal partner, demonstrating excellent communication, flexibility, and a commitment to meeting with candidates quickly.
Result
Handler successfully partnered with SkyBeam Capital to swiftly identify and place their new Director of Accounting and Loan Servicing. The selected candidate, a local professional with the perfect blend of skills, personality, and work ethic, was described by SkyBeam as “a needle in a haystack.”
Search Statistics
- Length of Search (business days) 15 days
- Time to Placement Identified 03 days
- Total in Pipeline 68
