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Welcome to Vaco by Highspring – 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
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. As Director of Business Development, you bring a strong network and elevated approach to consulting and/or staffing client engagement. As a core revenue driver, you promote Vaco to area businesses for critical projects in audit, tax, finance, accounting, and more.
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 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.…)
- Conduct regular meetings with both existing and potential clients.
- 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.
- Annual, FIVE STAR vacations (we call it "Vatopia") for meeting top tier performance goals.
- World class training where Vaconians learn and exchange ideas.
- Flexible PTO to take time off that fits your needs and supports your well-being.
- Technology packages that include smart phone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top tier online resources.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, fertility, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!
Desired Competencies and Skills:
- Ensures Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree required. CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation highly desired.
- 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.
Technical Skills:
- Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Basic Skills:
- Able to work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines; Organized, detailed, and results driven.
Travel:
<20% -Occasional travel to annual conference or client sites
Vaco, LLC ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and is committed to providing a transparent notice of our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for California Residents. This Notice and Privacy Policy for California Residents applies solely to those who reside in the State of California ("consumers" or "you"). For additional details, click here.
California residents may also access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees.
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Welcome to Vaco by Highspring – 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
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. As Director of Business Development, you bring a strong network and elevated approach to consulting and/or staffing client engagement. As a core revenue driver, you promote Vaco to area businesses for critical projects in audit, tax, finance, accounting, and more.
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 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.…)
- Conduct regular meetings with both existing and potential clients.
- 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.
- Annual, FIVE STAR vacations (we call it "Vatopia") for meeting top tier performance goals.
- World class training where Vaconians learn and exchange ideas.
- Flexible PTO to take time off that fits your needs and supports your well-being.
- Technology packages that include smart phone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top tier online resources.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, fertility, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!
Desired Competencies and Skills:
- Ensures Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree required. CPA, CFA, MBA or other professional designation highly desired.
- 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.
Technical Skills:
- Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Basic Skills:
- Able to work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines; Organized, detailed, and results driven.
Travel:
<20% -Occasional travel to annual conference or client sites
Vaco, LLC ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and is committed to providing a transparent notice of our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for California Residents. This Notice and Privacy Policy for California Residents applies solely to those who reside in the State of California ("consumers" or "you"). For additional details, click here.
California residents may also access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees.
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Rippling9
- DoorDash7
- Figma5
- Google4
- Block3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software77
- Banking & Financial Services11
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Investment & Asset Management6
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
Business Development Director Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How many business development director jobs are there in San Francisco?
There are 162+ business development director openings in San Francisco, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Francisco employers hire.
Which companies hire business development directors in San Francisco?
San Francisco business development director roles are posted by Rippling, DoorDash, and Figma and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote business development director jobs in San Francisco?
Yes. About 52% of business development director openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Francisco.
Which industries hire the most business development directors in San Francisco?
San Francisco business development director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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