Senior Business Development - Accounting & Finance
About the Company
This entrepreneurial leadership organization provides financial executives with a powerful combination of leadership advisory, talent delivery, and financial advisory services. Through this strategic bundle of services, leaders and financial decision-makers can better clarify the best path forward, and the firm helps them get their most important work done right. For 35 years, the company has partnered with clients to deliver more than just success.
The company culture is built on helping people transform themselves into better leaders to exponentially improve their lives. The firm makes 5 promises to its employees:
- MyJourney - Ongoing professional development
- Interesting and challenging work
- Distinctive culture
- Compelling business strategy
- Attractive total compensation
About the Position
The firm is expanding its National Market Sales Team (NMST) and is seeking a dynamic Business Development professional. This is a unique opportunity for ambitious, well-connected sales professionals to become trusted Leadership Advisors to financial executives at Fortune 1000 companies.
Business Development professionals work to build emotionally connected, long-term relationships, leveraging a Strategic Networking Relationship Model to identify and develop new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with high-level financial executives to help them implement critical priorities within Fortune 1000 organizations. The firm has assisted clients with a wide range of key initiatives and projects, including but not limited to:
- Budgeting & Forecasting, Consolidations, Controllership, Divestitures/Carve-Outs, External Audit Preparation and Remediation Efforts, Financial Reporting, Financial Restatements, GL / Month-End Close, IPO Readiness, M&A Integration, Management Reporting, Process Improvement, Project Management, Tax Research and Reporting, Restructuring, SEC & Other Regulatory Reporting, SOX / Internal Audit / Controls, System Implementations, Technical Accounting
- Participate in workshops, national meetings, and training programs
- Support Managing Directors/Directors in servicing clients and developing new business
- Engage in relationship-building and strategic networking activities
- Attend weekly networking events, client dinners, or market functions
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in accounting and finance business development
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Strong networking skills - relationship-based sales
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong follow-through
- Thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Ability and willingness to travel 3-6 times annually (after Year 1 of training)
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting base salary at $150,000/year (increases based on experience) + commission
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Energizing incentive compensation plans
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
- Generous paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
Disclosure Statement
The job description provided is intended to offer candidates a general understanding of the role, responsibilities, and qualifications. While we strive to ensure accuracy, there may be variations in job expectations, duties, and requirements as determined by the hiring company. Growth Suite Consulting (GSC) and our client are not liable for any discrepancies, modifications, or interpretations of this job posting. Final job details, including compensation and specific responsibilities, will be confirmed directly by the employer during the interview and hiring process.
By applying for this role, candidates acknowledge and agree that neither Growth Suite Consulting nor the client can be held responsible for any differences between this job posting and the final terms of employment.