Managing Director, Forensics

BDO USA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Managing Director to drive business growth through key relationships and lead client engagements with excellence. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership and analytical skills, ensuring high-quality service delivery while fostering team development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development and relationship management.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop business through relationships and opportunities.
• Lead client discussions and meetings.
• Analyze business environments and assess client needs.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or JD (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Managing Director is responsible for developing business through relationships, contacts, and other opportunities and leading, managing, and directing staff in performing analysis, examination, review, assessment, and testing in a wide variety of client engagements. The Managing Director will serve as a designated point of contact with client personnel on engagements, thus good communication skills and a strong presence is required. The Managing Director will also be responsible for business development initiatives.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Managing Director is responsible for developing business through relationships, contacts, and other opportunities and leading, managing, and directing staff in performing analysis, examination, review, assessment, and testing in a wide variety of client engagements. The Managing Director will serve as a designated point of contact with client personnel on engagements, thus good communication skills and a strong presence is required. The Managing Director will also be responsible for business development initiatives.

Job Duties

• Responsible for developing business through relationships, contacts and other opportunities
• Leads and actively participates in client discussions and meetings. Communicates with clients in an organized, and knowledgeable manner, delivering clear, concise and accurate documents and requests
• Analyzes the current business environment, understands client needs, assesses risks and identifies recommendations/areas of improvement
• Leads in the development of business opportunities and proposals.
• Develops industry specific thought leadership articles and communications
• Develops and executes a business development plan identifying business opportunity for the Forensics Practice and other business lines
• Aides in the development of targeted and industry specific marketing materials
• Monitors and implements industry trends and best practices; creates a positive, team-focused environment
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of various staff assigned to assist with pursuits and opportunities
• Acts as Career Advisor to Managers, Senior Associates and Associates
• Evaluates the performance of Compliance Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• MBA or JD, preferred
  
  
  

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in developing business and managing relationships, required
• Software
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, required
• Experience with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and customer risk rating tools, preferred
  
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong business development skills through relationships, contacts, and other opportunities
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-starter - ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills
• Strong delivery focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
  
  
  

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $200,000 - $400,000

Maryland Range: $200,000 - $400,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $400,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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