Director, Accounting Advisory — Lead Engagements & Growth

BAO Consulting Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

CPA CPE reimbursement

Job summary

BAO Consulting Group in Dallas, TX seeks a Director who will own a client portfolio, lead a team, and directly impact firm growth. This role embeds with client engagements, solving challenging financial reporting issues while partnering with the founding leadership.

You will drive business development, oversee engagements from scope to invoicing, and mentor Managers and Senior Managers to build a high-performing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10–12 years of experience with at least 5 years in an advisory, consulting, or technical accounting capacity.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to handle multiple large engagements with P&L accountability.
• Proven business development track record with an existing middle-market or PE network.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of Accounting Advisory client relationships as senior contact.
• Lead engagements across technical accounting research, close transformation, audit readiness, and related areas.
• Provide leadership on complex accounting matters; review memos and deliverables.
• Manage engagement economics: scoping, pricing, staffing, budgeting, and invoicing.
• Drive expansion of client relationships by identifying new opportunities and closing deals.
• Contribute to firm growth through new business development and proposals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talent; build a high-performing team culture.
• Contribute to BAO’s practice infrastructure: develop methodologies, case studies, and go-to-market materials.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting advisory

Technical accounting

Business development

Client management

P&L accountability

Communication

Team development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

BAO Consulting Group in Dallas, TX seeks a Director who will own a client portfolio, lead a team, and directly impact firm growth. This role embeds with client engagements, solving challenging financial reporting issues while partnering with the founding leadership.

You will drive business development, oversee engagements from scope to invoicing, and mentor Managers and Senior Managers to build a high-performing practice.