Managing Director - Business Valuations

Aprio Talent Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio Talent Solutions seeks a Managing Director to lead and expand its Business Valuations practice across the United States. The ideal candidate will own revenue growth, develop relationships with PE firms and bankers, and build a high-performing team while maintaining full P&L responsibility.

This is a rare entrepreneurial leadership role requiring deep valuation expertise across financial reporting, tax, and strategic transactions, with the opportunity to shape a national platform.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a valuation practice or advisory group.
• Demonstrated ability to grow a significant book of business.
• Experience with Big Four or national consulting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the valuation practice with full P&L responsibility.
• Develop growth strategies and expand market presence.
• Mentor teams and build a high-performing valuation group.
• Manage client engagements across financial reporting, tax, and M&A matters.

Skills

Valuation leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

P&L management

Strategic growth

Job description

We are seeking a highly accomplished Managing Director to lead and expand our Business Valuations practice. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial valuation leader with a strong market presence, an established book of business, and deep technical expertise to drive the growth of a nationally recognized valuation platform.

The ideal candidate combines proven revenue generation capabilities with exceptional valuation expertise and a track record of advising clients across complex financial reporting, tax, transaction, and strategic planning matters. This individual will be responsible for leading practice growth, developing key client relationships, and building a high-performing team while maintaining full P&L responsibility.

• Lead and scale the Business Valuations practice with full P&L responsibility.
• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives to expand market presence and service offerings.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of valuation professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Establish best practices, quality standards, and review procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables.

Client Advisory & Technical Expertise

• Oversee complex valuation engagements for financial reporting, tax compliance, strategic planning, litigation support, and transaction advisory.
• Provide expert guidance on:
• 409A Valuations
• ASC 718 Stock-Based Compensation
• ASC 805 Purchase Price Allocations (PPA)
• Goodwill Impairment Testing
• ESOP Valuations
• Fairness Opinions
• Gift and Estate Tax Valuations
• Advise clients on valuation matters related to mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions.

Business Development

• Leverage an existing book of business to drive immediate and sustained revenue growth.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with private equity firms, venture capital investors, investment bankers, business owners, and corporate finance leaders.
• Lead targeted networking and business development efforts within key professional organizations and industry groups.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify cross-selling opportunities and deliver integrated advisory solutions.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• Proven success leading a valuation practice, transaction advisory group, or related professional services business.
• Demonstrated ability to bring and grow a significant book of business.
• Experience within a Big Four accounting firm, national consulting firm, investment bank, or premier boutique valuation practice.
• Strong background managing business performance with P&L accountability.
• Established relationships within the private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and middle-market business communities.

Leadership Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and growing a business.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify market opportunities and execute growth initiatives.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain top talent.