Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
10-12 years of experience, including 5 years in advisory or technical accounting
Exceptional knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Ability to manage multiple large engagements with P&L accountability
Strong business development track record in middle-market or CFO advisory
Outstanding leadership and communication skills
Responsibilities
Own a portfolio of Accounting Advisory client relationships
Lead engagements across all accounting advisory services
Provide technical leadership on complex accounting matters
Oversee engagement economics including scoping and budgeting
Drive expansion of client relationships by identifying new service opportunities
Participate in new business development activities
Recruit and develop talent while fostering a high-performing team culture
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for you and dependents
401(k) with Employer Match
Unlimited PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development including CPA CPE reimbursement
Full Job Description
About the role
BAO Consulting Group is looking for a Director who is ready to take ownership of a client portfolio, lead a team, and make a direct impact on firm growth. Directors at BAO are operators - they don't manage from a distance. You'll be embedded with clients, solving their hardest financial reporting challenges, while also building the next chapter of our firm alongside our founding leadership team.
What you'll do
Own a portfolio of Accounting Advisory client relationships; serve as the senior-most day-to-day point of contact for key engagements
Lead engagements across the full spectrum of accounting advisory services: technical accounting research, financial close transformation, audit readiness, restatement support, IPO/SPAC prep, M&A accounting, and more
Provide technical leadership on highly complex and judgmental accounting matters; review and sign off on technical memos and client deliverables
Oversee all aspects of engagement economics - scoping, pricing, staffing, budgeting, and invoicing
Drive expansion of existing client relationships through proactive identification of new service opportunities
Play an active role in new business development: referral cultivation, RFP responses, proposal development, and closing
Recruit, develop, and retain talent at the Manager and Senior Manager levels; build a high-performing team culture
Contribute to BAO's practice infrastructure: develop methodologies, case studies, and go-to-market materials
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
10-12 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in an advisory, consulting, or technical accounting capacity
Exceptional technical accounting knowledge across a broad range of U.S. GAAP topics
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large engagements simultaneously with full P&L accountability
Strong business development track record with an existing network in the middle-market, PE, or CFO advisory space
Outstanding leadership and communication skills; ability to inspire teams and influence executive-level clients
Preferred qualifications
Big 4 Manager or Senior Manager background with transition to consulting
Significant experience with PE-backed companies or private equity sponsors
Experience with cross-border accounting, multi-entity consolidations, and international operations
Company benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision - comprehensive coverage for you and your dependents.
401(k) with Employer Match - we invest in your future, not just your clients'.
Unlimited PTO - take the time you need. We measure output, not hours.
Paid Parental Leave - time to be present when it matters most.
Professional Development - CPA CPE reimbursement and continuing education support.
