Director (FAS)

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

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.