Director, Finance & Accounting Business Development

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.

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.

‘Best Place to Work’ Perks

• True base salary and uncapped compensation package that surpasses industry standards.
• Anual, FIVE STAR vacations (we call it “Vatopia”) for meeting top tier performance goals.
• World class training where Vacotians learn and exchange ideas.
• Flexible PTO to take time off that fits your needs.
• Technology packages that include smart phones, up-to-date equipment, and top tier online resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, fertility, vision, 401k, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!

Desired Competencies and Skills

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Attracts Top Talent: Attracts and selects the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer‐centric solutions.
• Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Being Resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi‐mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound and timely decisions that keep the team moving forward.
• Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation highly desired.
• Minimum 4 years’ client relations experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting highly preferred, or experience selling accounting/financial project solutions.
• Proven success achieving and/or exceeding performance goals.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Experience with Bullhorn preferred.
• Able to work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines; Organized, detailed, and results driven.

Education/Experience

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation highly desired.
• Minimum 4 years’ client relations experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting highly preferred, or experience selling accounting/financial project solutions.
• Proven success achieving and/or exceeding performance goals.

Technical Skills

Technical Skills:

• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Experience with Bullhorn preferred.

Basic Skills

Basic Skills:

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

Travel

Travel:

Salary Range for this role

$55,000 - $100,000 USD