Account Executive - Accounting Advisory Services

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services is responsible for overseeing client and candidate generation nationally and supporting overall direction and oversight for the Practice, including the business development, and recruiting team, practice development and client management. The Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services is expected to collaborate with Department leadership on overall approach and direction of the Practice to ensure consistency with overall firm philosophy.

The individual in this role applies their educational background, experience and industry knowledge of business issues, trends, and economics to ensure a positive project outcome. The Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services is a critical part of the department leadership team and is responsible for the results of their team. In addition, this position is responsible for developing and mentoring Strategic Resources staff.

The Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services is responsible for marketing, networking, and business development, as well as maintaining key client relationships.

Job Duties:

Develops and executes business development strategies and service offerings targeted for various industries

Works closely with industry teams and business development resources

Participates in industry trade groups and networking events

Builds sales pipeline, and closes new business nationally

Oversees client satisfaction with quality of work products, assigned staff, engagement performance, billing, and issue resolution

Manages special client projects including controller and CFO interim positions, as needed

Identifies new opportunities to cross sell to existing clients as well as identifying new clients

Creates, develops, and maintains strong business relationships with clients, both internal and external

Manages, measures, and monitors the sales team performance as well as consistent updates in CRM.

Supports the weekly/monthly sales and recruiting activity reporting for Strategic Resources

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supports of the Assurance Managing Director with the supervision of the day-to-day workload and reviews work product of Strategic Resources Recruiters and Business Development Team

Acts as mentor to Strategic Resources Staff, as appropriate

Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for Strategic Resources Staff

Manages the top line as well as the bottom line for assigned projects

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business, Communications, Psychology, or Finance, required

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years of experience in Accounting or Financial consulting or staffing, required

Proven gross margin track record of success, high sense of urgency, required

Experience selling to and working with C level executives at Fortune 2000 companies, required

Two (2) or more years of experience in a supervisory role with direct reports, preferred

Two (2) or more years of experience in a technical Accounting or Tax role, preferred

Software:

Knowledge of CRM and accounting/ERP systems, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with energy industry and understanding of typical roles and skillsets of personnel within Accounting and Finance

Ability to match skills sets of candidates to required job order requirements

Able to strategically identify who to build relationships with at BDO to support their business, build rapport and trust with other professionals easily, and educate other professionals on the practice’s approach, services, and client value proposition

Able to be assertive in managing conflict, using negotiation techniques to drive difficult agreements between opposing parties/ideas and generally leaves parties satisfied with the result

Understands the emotions involved within the business development/recruiting/operations dynamic and can facilitate a positive working environment

Outstanding written, verbal, quantitative and presentation skills and demonstrated leadership ability

Excellent leadership skills

Outstanding customer service

Excellent presentation, sales, negotiation and influencing skills with credibility at the C-level

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details

Ability to successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment

Able to work well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $125,000 - $135,000 Maryland Range: $125,000 - $135,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $135,000

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

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We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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