15+ years in professional services, with senior leadership in commercial/growth roles
Proven track record of generating $5M+ in annual revenue at advisory or consulting firms
Experience in leading and managing business development or growth teams
Strong network within the PE sponsor and CFO ecosystems, especially in Texas
Strategic with operational execution skills; capable of both planning and implementation
Executive presence to represent the firm at high market levels
Preferred credentials: CPA, MBA, or equivalent qualification
Responsibilities
Own and execute BAO's overall revenue growth strategy
Build and lead the Business Development team from inception to scale
Cultivate and manage the firm's key strategic relationships with top clients and referral sources
Collaborate with leadership to refine market positioning and competitive strategies
Lead all marketing and go-to-market activities for the firm
Oversee sales processes including proposal quality and deal economics
Represent the firm at board and executive levels
Develop strategic alliances with key partners in finance and law
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) with Employer Match to support your financial future
Unlimited PTO policy with an output-focused measurement approach
Paid Parental Leave to ensure family time during important moments
Professional development support, including CPA CPE reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Full Job Description
About the role
BAO Consulting Group is seeking an Executive Vice President of Growth - a transformational commercial leader who will own the firm's revenue engine, build and lead the business development function, and serve as a strategic partner to the President and founding leadership team. This is a named executive role for a professional who has built revenue at scale inside a professional services firm and is ready to do it again inside one of the most differentiated boutique advisory platforms in the country.
What you'll do
Own BAO's total revenue growth strategy: set targets, build the plan, and execute across all markets and service lines
Build, lead, and develop BAO's Business Development team - recruiting, structuring, and scaling the function from the ground up
Personally drive the firm's most strategic relationships: top PE sponsors, anchor clients, and high-value referral sources
Partner with the President and Co-Founders to define BAO's market positioning, pricing strategy, and competitive differentiation
Lead all go-to-market activity: marketing strategy, brand presence, thought leadership, events, and digital footprint
Oversee the full sales process: pipeline management, proposal quality, win/loss discipline, and deal economics
Represent BAO at the board and executive level - internally and externally
Develop and own strategic alliances with PE firms, investment banks, law firms, lenders, and other key referral ecosystems
Provide market intelligence to inform service line investments, geographic expansion, and talent strategy
Serve as a member of BAO's senior leadership team; contribute to firm-wide operational and strategic decisions
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive experience in professional services, with significant tenure in a senior commercial or growth leadership role
Demonstrated track record of building and scaling revenue at a consulting, advisory, or financial services firm - with personal accountability for $5M+ in annual revenue
Proven people leader with experience building and managing a BD or growth team
Deep relationships across the PE sponsor, CFO, and middle-market finance ecosystem - particularly in Texas
Strategic thinker with the operational discipline to execute; comfortable being both architect and builder
Executive presence and credibility to represent BAO at the highest levels of the market
CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional credential preferred but not required
Preferred qualifications
Former Managing Director, Partner, or C-suite commercial leader at a boutique or mid-size advisory firm
Existing BAO-adjacent network: PE sponsors, CFO communities, deal advisory ecosystems in DFW and Houston
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.
