Suzanne Baranski

Lead Vaco’s Charlotte and South Carolina markets, overseeing all practice areas across 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Build and mentor high-performing teams of recruiters, business developers, and consultants. Market facing: Partner closely with entrepreneurs, private equity groups, and C-suite leaders to deliver strategic talent solutions that help organizations grow, evolve, and thrive. Known for fostering relationships 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—and for driving results through connection and creativity.

Consistently ranked among the T𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 globally within Vaco’s Accounting & Finance Executive Search division in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, out of more than 𝟰,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲. Recognized for building trusted client partnerships, driving business growth, and delivering high-impact talent solutions. Promoted to Managing Partner to lead all practice areas across the Charlotte Metro and South Carolina region, including Accounting & Finance, Technology & Digital, HR, and Operations.

Led Vaco Charlotte’s 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, specializing in leadership and strategic finance roles under the Office of the CFO, including:   • 𝗖𝗙𝗢, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗙𝗣&𝗔, 𝗠&𝗔, 𝗦𝗘𝗖/𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗧𝗮𝘅, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Provided 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 solutions across permanent, contract, and project-based needs, helping clients build high-performing finance organizations and achieve operational excellence.

Accomplishments: 2015 Rookie of the Year for Vaco Accounting & Finance Search Division globally. Rookie of the Year is an award given to the highest sales biller in their start class for that calendar year globally for their division.

Performed financial statement audits for primarily PE backed and privately held companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP. Responsibilities included: Audit planning from risk assessments, walkthroughs, and testing of balance sheet and income statement accounts, such as accounts such as cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, stock comp, equity, SG&A, and revenue. Prepared audit workpapers, supporting schedules, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with PwC methodology and professional standards. Verified the accuracy of client-prepared financial information through analytical procedures and detailed testing. Evaluated the appropriateness of accounting policies, estimates, and financial disclosures. Collaborated with client finance teams and senior auditors to resolve variances and ensure completeness of audit evidence. Built a strong foundation in technical accounting, financial reporting, and audit execution—experience that continues to inform a disciplined, analytical approach to leadership and business problem-solving.