Full-Time

Associate Director

Accounting & Finance Talent Solutions

Posted on 9/10/2025

Vaco

Vaco

1,001-5,000 employees

Technology staffing and managed IT services

Compensation Overview

$55k - $100k/yr

+ Incentive Compensation + Discretionary Bonuses

Memphis, TN, USA

In Person

Category
Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting highly preferred.
  • Experience in a staffing, recruiting, or consulting role highly preferred.
  • CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation a plus.
  • Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Able to work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines; Organized, detailed, and results driven.
Responsibilities
  • Market services and candidates to fulfill talent needs in accounting, finance, tax, and/or audit.
  • Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for client opportunities.
  • Consult hiring managers and serve as a client partner through the candidate selection process.
  • Foster long-term relationships within the accounting and finance community.
  • Develop strategies designed to qualify candidates through various tools or networks.
  • Negotiate salary based on position requirements.
  • Meet with candidates in person, telephone, or video conference to assess qualifications.
  • Manage open job orders from intake to fulfillment.
  • Collaborate with to fill open positions and cross-sell other lines of business.
  • Achieve established sales and performance goals.
Desired Qualifications
  • Communication: Speaks in a clear, concise, and confident manner; listens attentively.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Maintains a high level of self-awareness and the ability to appropriately identify, manage, and respond to the emotions of self and others; able to read others.
  • Written Communication: Develops written communication that is clear, concise, grammatical, and engaging.
  • Adaptability: Responds to changes, delays, or unexpected events in a positive manner; adapts working style to best fit a given situation.
  • Leadership: Self-directed with an innate drive to succeed; accepts feedback with a desire for continuous improvement.
  • Relationship Building: Builds, develops, and maintains strong relationships with others while building trust and connection.
  • Social Intelligence: Able to understand and manage interpersonal relationships.
  • Diligence: Able to effectively search for, organize, and evaluate information.

Vaco Technology is the tech-focused division of Vaco, a global talent and solutions firm, providing technology-specific talent solutions including contract and direct-hire staffing and managed services. It connects organizations with software developers, cybersecurity experts, data analysts, and IT infrastructure professionals for project needs or permanent roles, earning fees from permanent placements and margins on contracts. Its approach emphasizes strong consultant–client relationships and professional services, leveraging Vaco's global network to serve startups through Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries. The goal is to help organizations access highly skilled tech professionals quickly and efficiently, delivering end-to-end talent solutions for temporary and permanent needs.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Birmingham, null

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Margaret Lilani's February 2025 CRO promotion signals aggressive growth strategy in international markets.
  • Expansion to five Canadian offices by June 2024 captures underserved North American talent markets.
  • Three new managing partners appointed February 2025 strengthen leadership in high-growth markets (Orlando, Orange County, Detroit).

What critics are saying

  • AI-powered recruitment platforms automate candidate sourcing, directly displacing core staffing revenue within 12–18 months.
  • Microsoft and Amazon internal talent marketplaces reduce external staffing demand from largest enterprise clients by 2027.
  • Tech sector contraction and recession risk could reduce contract staffing demand by 20–35% annually.

What makes Vaco unique

  • Family of specialized brands (Pivot Point, MorganFranklin, Focus Search) targets healthcare IT, consulting, and executive search verticals.
  • 45+ global offices and 7 international delivery centers enable enterprise clients with distributed workforce needs.
  • AI and analytics talent solutions address emerging demand for generative AI and data expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Performance Bonus

Company News

HR Tech
Mar 14th, 2025
Vaco Named One of 2025 Best Staffing Firms to Work For

Vaco named one of 2025 Best Staffing Firms to Work For.

PR Newswire
Mar 13th, 2025
Vaco Recognized By Staffing Industry Analysts As One Of The 2025 Best Staffing Firms To Work For In North America

For the seventh consecutive year, Vaco is honored as a staffing industry leader.NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaco, a leading global talent solutions firm that provides contract staffing, managed services, and direct-hire staffing, was named to the 2025 Best Staffing Firms to Work For list among firms headquartered in North America with more than 500 employees.Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions, presents these awards annually to recognize employers across various categories, including communication and resources, individual needs, manager effectiveness, personal engagement, team dynamics, and trust in leadership."We are honored to be named to the 2025 Best Staffing Firms to Work For list for the seventh consecutive year," said Vaco President Kevin Witt. "This recognition reflects the people-first culture we've cultivated over the past 23 years. Our commitment to putting relationships at the center of everything we do drives our strategy and is the foundation of our shared values."He added: "Our employees are deeply passionate about delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients. Their dedication and integrity have been vital in shaping Vaco into an organization focused on doing the right thing for our clients, candidates, consultants, and each other."The submission process includes an online survey of internal employees at each firm that measures six key engagement categories and requires a minimal level of participation to qualify. Winners are selected based on survey results, and organizations are ranked in each category in accordance with their overall score. This year, more than 400 firms participated in the survey, which was administered by Quantum Workplace."SIA's 2025 Best Staffing Firms to Work For program winners demonstrate the ability to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry by maintaining a steadfast commitment to culture, leadership, and adaptability," said SIA President Ursula Williams

PR Newswire
Feb 27th, 2025
Margaret Lilani Promoted To Chief Revenue Officer Of Vaco Holdings

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaco Holdings, a leading global professional services organization offering three integrated service offerings—consulting, managed services, and talent solutions—is pleased to announce the promotion of Margaret Lilani to the role of Chief Revenue Officer

PR Newswire
Feb 13th, 2025
Morganfranklin Consulting Promotes Jeffrey Henry To The Role Of President

Henry's promotion reflects the firm's dedication to a transformative client experience.WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MorganFranklin Consulting, a leading management and technology consulting firm and a subsidiary of Vaco Holdings, announced today that it has promoted Jeffrey Henry to the role of President of MorganFranklin Consulting. Chris Mann, the former President, will remain with the enterprise and take on a new role as a Senior Advisory Partner.In his new role, Henry will be responsible for driving accelerated growth, ensuring client satisfaction, developing talent, and maintaining the firm's competitive edge in the market. Meanwhile, Mann will focus on further developing client relationships, as well as supporting key people-related initiatives and solutions."For the last several years, we've identified Jeff as someone who is highly in tune with our clients, possesses a strong ability to build scalable teams, and can develop solutions to support their most complex needs," says Mann. "We feel like now is the right time to make the transition. Jeff's promotion reflects the exceptional value he has brought to our teams, enabling them to deliver outstanding client results

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2025
Vaco Accelerates Growth With The Appointment Of Three New Managing Partners

Chris Decker, Andy Gonzalez, and Cathy Shim bring deep expertise and strategic solutions to Vaco's Orlando, Orange County, and Detroit locations. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaco, a leading global talent solutions firm, today announced the appointment of three new managing partners in key markets: Chris Decker as Managing Partner of Vaco's Orlando office, Andy Gonzalez as Managing Partner of the Orange County, California, office, and Cathy Shim, Managing Partner of Vaco's Detroit office. In their respective roles, they will lead their teams in delivering critical talent solutions to clients and overseeing operations

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