Acquisition Growth Leader

Cherry Bekaert; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and consulting firm is seeking an Acquisition Growth Leader to drive post-acquisition integration strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely from within the United States. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in growth-focused roles and proficiency in developing strategic growth metrics. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership in executing growth strategies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits program

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a growth-focused role, with a proven track record in driving acquisition strategies.
• Experience with the professional services industry, where skilled talent is critical.
• Strong leadership skills to drive strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic leader within the diligence team.
• Develop standardized growth strategy templates with milestones.
• Lead execution of the growth strategy post-acquisition.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. Our team is looking for an Acquisition Growth Leader. The Acquisition Growth Leader will have the opportunity to work remotely from within the United States.

The Acquisition Growth Leader serves as a strategic leader within the diligence team, partnering with Corporate Development and various growth functions to assess and plan post-close integration strategies across marketing, sales, industry, and geographic markets. The individual will engage with audit, tax and advisory service line leaders to identify cross-sell opportunities and evaluate the target firm’s go-to-market approach. Post-acquisition, the role leads execution of the growth strategy, ensures operational alignment, tracks performance metrics, and reports monthly milestones.

Responsibilities

• Diligence
• Growth organization’s key member of the diligence team alongside Corp Dev and Growth leadership
• Primary growth liaison collaborating with various CB growth organizations
• Develop standardized growth strategy template with applicable 60, 90, 180+ day milestones
• Review 3rd party (A/B) growth diligence report for SWOT analysis of the target firms Growth Engine
• Personally engage with Core SLLs (Audit & Tax) to understand target firms GTM approach for these businesses
• Personally engage with Advisory Leader (domain leaders where applicable) to understand 2-3 high potential cross-sell advisory opportunities
• Collaborate and co-develop with Corp Dev leadership projected organic growth metrics and projected cross-sell metrics
• Post-acquisition role – First 12-18 months (Stub Year & next full Calendar Year)
• Lead execution of growth strategy developed in diligence
• Liaison with Growth operations team to ensure data migration allowing effective marketing and measurable results outputs
• Personally engage with Core Service line leaders (Audit & Tax) to execute target firm's GTM plan for these businesses
• Personally engage with Advisory Leader (and appropriate Domain leaders) to execute targets 2-3 high potential cross-sell opportunities identified
• Personally engage with Growth team inclusive of Sales and Marketing to track pipeline, wins and cross-sell saturation
• Personally engage with applicable RMLs/MLs regarding market growth efforts: Roadshows, targeted client/prospect meetings
• Engage with Industry Leader and applicable IPLs regarding team member integration: Ensure new personnel are assigned to industries in first 30 days
• Responsible for monthly milestone report-out

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of experience in a growth-focused role, with a proven track record in driving acquisition strategies in the business development or marketing fields. Experience in analyzing market trends and executing strategic initiatives is essential.
• Experience with the professional services industry, or other industries where highly skilled talent is a critical element of the company’s service offerings
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive strategic growth initiatives
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret market data and trends effectively
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining business partnerships
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

What you can expect from us

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range: $138,000 to $200,000

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Further information regarding the firm’s compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws is available at https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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