Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Interim Solutions

Vaco by Highspring · San Francisco, California

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • $150,000 – $175,000
  • Posted 2026-08-10
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

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

The Managing Director is a strategic business thinker and team builder. Someone who is highly competitive with a servant leader’s heart. Leading through individual production, the Managing Director is the beacon of success by identifying market trends, attracting, and retaining top performing talent, developing high performing teams, coaching, counseling, and teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set the example for all in the office with pace and intensity of personal production.

• Develop and manage a book of business for high-level projects in audit, financial reporting, FP&A, M&A, taxation, software implementations, and more.

• Manage an elite sales and recruiting team.

• Run team meetings to increase efficiency and drive accountability.

• Deliver and execute best practices related to client service and consultant relations.

• Foster brand identity in local markets through social media, events and public relations congruent with Vaco global marketing

• Contribute to Vaco global by promoting cross location and functional sharing of Vaco best practices.

• 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.

• Hybrid schedules that balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

• Annual, 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, deferred compensation, 401k, dependent care, 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.

Education/Experience:

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

• Minimum 7 years’ selling accounting/financial project solutions.

• Background in audit, tax, and/or public accounting a plus.

• Proven success achieving and/or exceeding performance goals.

• Strong desire to lead while remaining hands-on in business development.

Technical Skills:

• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Experience with Salesforce preferred

Basic Skills:

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

Travel:

• Local travel to client sites.

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 e

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