Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.  

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime. 

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees) 

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007! 

Description:  

The Executive Financial Recruiter is responsible for generating sales, increasing revenue and profitability.  This position operates in a blended role; recruiting top talent (“candidates”) to fulfill open client job orders while establishing and developing client relationships. This position will collaborate with business stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and timely. 

Essential Job Functions: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Establish and maintain target list developing client relationships.    

• Conduct prospecting activities including phone calls, “ad calls,” skills marketing, email, social media, in-person meetings, and other methods.    

• Generate new job orders weekly in line with performance objectives. 

• Manage new and open job orders from intake to fulfillment.    

• Proactively identify, assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders.    

• Update, review, and actively utilize a candidate skills matrix in recruitment activities.    

• Perform weekly interviews in line with performance objectives.    

• Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts.    

• Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.    

• Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.    

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

Desired Competencies:  

• Customer/Candidate Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. 

• Results Oriented - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. 

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding. 

• Planning Forethought and Alignment - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. 

• Interpersonal Intelligence - Understands self and others’ emotions and is able to manage self and others’ emotions to create a comfortable environment removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity. 

• Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 

• Collaborative - Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction. 

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree required.   

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting or directly relevant full desk experience highly preferred.  

• CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation a plus.   

• Previous experience in recruiting or business development a plus. 

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.  

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime. 

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees) 

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007! 

A Day in the Life 

Your CFO client just called.  Her accounting department could really use help prepping for an upcoming audit.  Or maybe she needs a seasoned project manager to lead a merger integration.   

As Director of Business Development, you bring a strong network and elevated approach to consulting and/or staffing sales.  As a core revenue driver, you promote Vaco to area businesses for critical projects in audit, tax, finance, accounting, and more.   

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Grow and develop strong relationships with clients and senior accounting & financial leaders. 

• Work with an elite recruitment team to fulfill special projects and interim positions in audit, financial reporting, FP&A, M&A, taxation, software implementations, and more. 

• Keep a regular pulse on the market as it relates to businesses and hiring trends. (e.g., Expansions, mergers/acquisitions, dissolutions, relocations, new businesses entering the market, etc.…) 

• Establish and conduct client visits according to activity goals.  

• Actively develop and maintain a target account list. 

• Manage open client opportunities from intake to fulfillment.  

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.  

‘Best Place to Work’ Perks 

• True base salary and uncapped compensation package that surpasses industry standards. 

• Annual, FIVE STAR vacations (we call it “Vatopia”) for meeting top tier performance goals. 

• Annual world class training where all Vacotians, as we like to call them, get together to meet, learn, and exchange ideas.  

• Generous PTO that increases with tenure. 

• Technology packages that include smart phone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top tier online resources. 

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!  

Vaco Values 

Duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following Core Tenets: 

• A Team First Approach, aligning with the core tenets: Proud to Wear Jersey, Stay Team Focused, and Assume Positive Intent 

• Self-Awareness, aligning with the core tenets Outlaws Welcome, Stay Coachable and Be Comfortable with Healthy Conflict 

• Solutions Oriented, aligning with the core tenets Be Entrepreneurial, Be Electable, Fix the Problem Not the Blame  

• Grit, aligning with the core tenets Work Hard, Stay Free and Play ‘til the Whistle. 

Desired Competencies and Skills: 

• Ensures Accountability:  holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.  

• Attracts Top Talent:  attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs.  

• Manages Conflict:  handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.  

• Customer Focus:  building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‐centric solutions.  

• Instills Trust ‐gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.  

• Drives Results:  consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.  

• Being Resilient:  rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.  

• Action Oriented:  taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.  

• Communicates Effectively:  developing and delivering multi‐mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.  

• Decision Quality: making sound and timely decisions that keep the team moving forward.  

• Drives Engagement:  creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.  

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Education/Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required. CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation highly desired.  

• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ selling accounting/financial project solutions or comparable client relations experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting. 

• Proven success achieving and/or exceeding performance goals.  

Technical Skills:  

• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite 

• Experience with Bullhorn preferred. 

Basic Skills:  

• Able to work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines; Organized, detailed, and results driven. 

Travel: 

<20% -Occasional travel to annual conference or client sites 

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.