Who We Are: Vaco by Highspring
Vaco provides talent and consulting solutions that help organizations navigate change, scale operations, and achieve business outcomes. We partner with clients across accounting, finance, technology, operations, and administrative functions to deliver contract, consulting, and direct hire talent.
Our approach is relationship-driven and solutions-focused—we align the right expertise to each engagement, whether supporting critical initiatives, filling key skill gaps, or building high-performing teams.
Our culture values individuality, entrepreneurial thinking, and people who take ownership of their work. We believe great talent doesn’t follow a single path—and that different perspectives drive better results
The Opportunity: Client Service Director
Are you an Accounting or Finance professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex challenges, and driving results? Do you thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment where your performance directly impacts your success? If so, Vaco offers an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact with clients.
We are a firm comprised of former accountants and Big 4 alumni. Our clients include CFOs, VPs, and other senior-level leaders. They trust us because we speak their language and can understand their needs.
If you are a lifetime learner who would thrive in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment, read on!
A Day in the Life
Your CFO client just called. Her accounting department could use help prepping for an upcoming audit. Or maybe she needs a Technical Accountant to assist with an IPO. As Director of Client Service, it is up to you, in partnership with your delivery team, to present the right solution and consulting team at the right time. This critical position is responsible for promoting Vaco to the business community for strategic projects in the CFO organization, including areas of expertise such as accounting, finance, tax, audit, and more.
- Grow and develop strong relationships with senior accounting & financial leaders.
- Connect with area business leaders by phone, email, in-person meetings, and professional networking events.
- 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.…)
- Actively develop and maintain a target client list.
- Manage open client opportunities from intake to fulfillment.
- Provide high level oversight on existing engagements.
- Manage your daily and weekly schedule and activities in alignment with productivity goals.
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
What we are seeking:
- Bachelor’s Degree required. CPA, CFA, MBA or related designation highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting/financial consulting and/or audit.
- Public Accounting and/or Big Four experience highly preferred.
What we are offering:
- Guaranteed Base Salary + Uncapped Commission
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Fertility, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401k, Health Savings Account (with company contributions!), and more
- Flexible PTO to take time that supports your well being
- Annual incentive trips to five star destinations for you and a guest
- Ongoing training and development, mentorship programs, leadership training, and more
- Paid CPE seminars to maintain your CPA license and license renewal fees
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. An applicant may also be eligible to participate in certain incentive compensation programs based on achieving certain performance targets set forth each year and subject to the incentive compensation plan’s terms and conditions. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and is committed to providing a transparent notice of our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for California Residents. This Notice and Privacy Policy for California Residents applies solely to those who reside in the State of California (“consumers” or “you”). For additional details, click here.
California residents may also access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting/financial consulting and/or audit
- CPA, CFA, MBA or related designation
- Public Accounting and/or Big Four experience
Vaco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vaco and has not been reviewed or approved by Vaco.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical plan options are described as broad with generally decent access to providers, and coverage is sometimes framed as strong relative to typical staffing arrangements. In some locations, employer-paid medical and dental coverage is highlighted as a notable differentiator.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is positioned as a meaningful part of the total rewards offering in certain markets and materials. Family-building support such as fertility and adoption-related programs is also referenced as available in some packages.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is consistently described as available, with indications of an improved company match in at least some segments. In at least one market-specific profile, matching up to a higher percentage is presented as part of a strong local package.
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What We Do
Vaco delivers critical talent solutions to companies in the areas of consulting, project resources, executive search, direct hire and strategic staffing with expertise in numerous areas including accounting and finance, technology and operations. Vaco’s family of brands includes Pivot Point Consulting, a best in KLAS health care IT solutions provider; Focus Search Partners, a retained executive search practice; and MorganFranklin Consulting, Vaco's methodology-driven global consulting platform. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to serve more than 12,000 clients across the globe with more 9,800 employees. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 15 years and was named to Forbes’ 2018-2021 lists of America’s Best Recruiting Firms.
