Private Equity Growth Director

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 158,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP seeks a Private Equity Business Development Director to drive growth across Tax, Assurance and Consulting for PE clients in an assigned geography. You will identify, pursue and close new business, build sponsor relationships, and align cross-service teams to deliver value throughout the deal lifecycle.

The role requires deep PE knowledge, strategic account management, and the ability to travel up to 50% to target sponsors and portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in Private Equity, Investment Banking, or related fields.
• Proven sales and client development accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage a client-facing pipeline, pursuing opportunities from discovery to close.
• Represent Baker Tilly across Tax, Assurance, and Consulting for Private Equity clients.
• Develop territory go-to-market plans and track progress with senior management.
• Cultivate relationships with sponsors, operating partners, and deal teams.
• Collaborate across service lines to create integrated client solutions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP seeks a Private Equity Business Development Director to drive growth across Tax, Assurance and Consulting for PE clients in an assigned geography. You will identify, pursue and close new business, build sponsor relationships, and align cross-service teams to deliver value throughout the deal lifecycle.

The role requires deep PE knowledge, strategic account management, and the ability to travel up to 50% to target sponsors and portfolio companies.