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Vaco

Vaco

1,001-5,000 employees

Consulting and staffing services provider

Consulting

Compensation Overview

$45k - $75kAnnually

+ Incentive Compensation + Discretionary Bonuses

Mid, Senior

Richmond, VA, USA

Category
Technical Recruiting
People & HR

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting highly preferred.
  • CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation a plus.
  • Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Experience with Bullhorn preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Proactively identify, assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill strategic projects and interim engagements in the areas of finance and accounting; including but not limited to Senior Accountants, Financial Analysts, Accounting Managers, Controllers, Directors, VPs of Accounting, and CFOs.
  • Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts.
  • Achieve performance objectives relating to activity and individual Gross Margin according to job level and line of business.
  • Collaborate with teammates to fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.
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.
  • Researching: Able to effectively search for, organize, and evaluate information.

Vaco specializes in consulting, permanent placement, executive search, and strategic staffing services. The company connects skilled professionals with businesses that need their expertise, focusing on hard-to-fill positions and complex organizational challenges. Vaco operates by charging fees for consulting services, placement fees for permanent hires, and contracts for temporary staffing solutions. What sets Vaco apart from competitors is its extensive network of professionals and its commitment to personalized service, which leads to a high rate of repeat and referred business. The goal of Vaco is to help companies achieve their strategic objectives by providing the right talent while also assisting professionals in finding fulfilling careers.

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

  • Vaco's global expansion includes a new office in Calgary, Canada.
  • The appointment of new managing partners strengthens Vaco's leadership in key markets.
  • Vaco's inclusion in Newsweek's Most Admired Workplaces enhances its brand reputation.

What critics are saying

  • Economic fluctuations may reduce hiring budgets, impacting Vaco's revenue.
  • AI-driven recruitment platforms could challenge Vaco's traditional staffing model.
  • Increased competition from emerging firms may erode Vaco's market share.

What makes Vaco unique

  • Vaco offers a unique blend of consulting and strategic staffing services.
  • The company has a strong national presence with 24 offices across the U.S.
  • Vaco's extensive network connects specialized talent with diverse industry clients.

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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

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

PR Newswire
Feb 5th, 2025
Job Seeker And Employee Confidence Levels Begin To Rebound In Q1, According To Vaco'S First Talent Pulse Report Of 2025

Workers show growing resilience and a willingness to refine their skills in a changing landscape.NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Job seekers and employees are more confident about their career prospects in the first quarter of 2025, according to recent data from Vaco, a leading global talent solutions firm. Vaco's Q1 Talent Pulse Report found increased levels of confidence across all three categories surveyed—job security, financial status, and career advancement."Job seekers are experiencing renewed confidence as the job market offers signs of recovery and growth," said Vaco President Kevin Witt. "Positive momentum in both the U.S. and Canada, driven by strong job reports and lower unemployment, is prompting employers to revive key projects and roles that were previously on pause. As opportunities evolve, job seekers have demonstrated remarkable adaptability, at times pivoting to a career change or contract and freelance work to reach their goals."Key findings from the report include:Job Security43% of respondents reported extreme confidence in their ability to get and hold a job in Q1—up 2% from Q4 (41%) and unchanged from Q1 last year.The number of respondents who are not confident in their ability to secure a job saw a 3% quarter-over-quarter decrease, falling from 32% in Q4 to 29% in Q1.Financial Status44% of respondents are extremely confident in their ability to improve their financial situation in the next 6 months—up 3% from Q4 and down 1 point year-over-year.25% are not feeling confident in their ability to improve their financial situation, a 5% decrease from last quarter (30%) and a two-point uptick from last year (23%).Career Advancement47% expressed extreme confidence in their ability to advance their career in Q1, up 3% compared to Q4 (44%) and a three-point decrease from a year ago (50%).24% of respondents reported a lack of confidence in their ability to advance their career in Q1

Staffing Industry Analysts
Oct 30th, 2024
Vaco promotes 2 executives

Kass joined Vaco in October 2024 as chief revenue officer.

PR Newswire
Oct 16th, 2024
Newsweek Names Vaco to Its First-Ever List of America's Most Admired Workplaces

In addition to being named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 17 years, Vaco was also named to Forbes' 2018-2024 lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms as well as the 2017-2024 lists of Largest Staffing Firms Globally by Staffing Industry Analysts.