Senior Business Development Director - Finance & Accounting

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Uncapped compensation

Vatopia vacations

World class training

Generous PTO

Tech package

Benefits package

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Director of Business Development to lead client relationships across audit, tax, finance, and consulting projects. You will leverage a strong network to drive revenue growth and shape strategic engagements.

The role requires 5–7 years selling accounting/financial solutions, a bachelor’s degree, and proven leadership. You’ll work with an elite recruitment team and manage opportunities from intake to fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation highly desired.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ selling accounting/financial project solutions or comparable client relations experience in audit, tax, and/or public accounting.
• Proven success achieving and/or exceeding performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop strong relationships with clients and senior accounting & financial leaders.
• Lead recruitment team to fulfill projects and interim positions across audit, financial reporting, FP&A, M&A, taxation, software implementations, and more.
• Manage open client opportunities from intake to fulfillment.
• Stay informed on market hiring trends and activity, including expansions, mergers/acquisitions, relocations, and new businesses entering the market.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Strategic thinking

Networking

Communication

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA

CFA

MBA

Tools

MS Office

Bullhorn

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Director of Business Development to lead client relationships across audit, tax, finance, and consulting projects. You will leverage a strong network to drive revenue growth and shape strategic engagements.

The role requires 5–7 years selling accounting/financial solutions, a bachelor’s degree, and proven leadership. You’ll work with an elite recruitment team and manage opportunities from intake to fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.