Proposal & Business Development Coordinator @ THF – News & Events

Arrowhead Advertising, FSU NSAC Team; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible, full-time hours

PTO

8 paid holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance (BCBS)

Dental insurance (employer-paid)

Vision insurance (optional)

Disability insurance (employer-paid)

401(k) matching and profit-sharing

Employee referral bonus

Team & social activities

Culture of collaboration and growth

Job summary

THF CPAs is seeking a Proposal & Business Development Coordinator for our Tallahassee, FL office. You will lead writing, editing, and production of proposals, coordinating with leadership, marketing, and SMEs to communicate the firm’s qualifications and value.

You will ensure compliance, timely delivery, and persuasive content while supporting business development efforts. This is an in-person role with multiple concurrent submissions and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or related field.
• Experience with technical writing or marketing communications; coursework may substitute for experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Outstanding grammar, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Creative thinker with ability to present technical information engagingly.
• MS Office Suite proficiency; Canva, Adobe tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, writing, editing, and production of proposals, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and SOQs.
• Analyze solicitation requirements for full compliance with guidelines.
• Develop proposal outlines, schedules, and content plans to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate proposal efforts with shareholders, department leaders, and SMEs.
• Write executive summaries, cover letters, project descriptions, resumes, narratives, and qualifications.
• Tailor content to client needs and evaluation criteria.
• Ensure messaging, branding, formatting, and style consistency across documents.
• Manage multiple proposals simultaneously with high quality.
• Provide BD support including presentations and research on prospective clients.

Skills

Exceptional written & verbal comms

Organizational skills

Editing & proofreading

Storytelling abilities

Project management

Interpersonal collaboration

Independent work

Creative thinking

MS Office proficiency

Marketing communications experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Canva

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Job description

THF (Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs) is currently seeking an experienced professional looking to take that next step in advancing their career path by accepting the engaging and fulfilling role as a Proposal & Business Development Coordinator in our Tallahassee office location. This position collaborates closely with firm leadership including shareholders, business development professionals, marketing, and subject matter experts to create persuasive proposals that effectively communicate the firm’s qualifications, experience, and value proposition. This role plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s growth strategy by helping secure new business opportunities while ensuring all submissions are accurate, compliant, professionally presented, and delivered on time.

If these characteristics describe you, then you could be the perfect fit for us!

• Has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or related field
• Has experience with technical writing or marketing communications (relevant coursework may substitute for experience)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Outstanding grammar, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Creative thinker with the ability to present technical information in an engaging manner
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, or other comparable software is a plus

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, writing, editing, and production of proposals, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQs)
• Analyze solicitation requirements to ensure full compliance with submission guidelines
• Develop proposal outlines, schedules, and content plans to meet deadlines
• Coordinate proposal efforts with shareholders, department leaders, and technical subject matter experts
• Write compelling executive summaries, cover letters, project descriptions, resumes, technical narratives, and firm qualifications
• Tailor proposal content to address each client’s unique needs and evaluation criteria
• Ensure consistency in messaging, branding, formatting, and style throughout all proposal documents
• Manage multiple proposals simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality
• Provide business development support including assisting with creating presentations and other marketing materials, conduct research on prospective clients, and develop customized proposal content

This is an in-person, working in the office role in Tallahassee, FL. You’ll find that between our regular team meetings, firm forum, and participation in office-wide events, we are committed to staying connected as a team.

• We are looking to fill the Proposal & Business Development Coordinator role immediately.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive annual salary and compensation package
• Flexible, full-time hours
• PTO
• Eight (8) paid holidays each year
• Parental Leave
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (firm covers 100% of employee coverage of some plans)
• Dental insurance for employees (100% employer-paid some plans)
• Optional vision insurance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• 401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Team and social activities for employees
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, financial stability, and professional growth

More About The Firm & The Tallahassee Office

THF CPAs is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, with additional office locations in the following markets: Tampa, Panama City, Lakeland, and Dade City, FL. Our Tallahassee office is located in Florida’s Capital City, offering a dynamic blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. The area features a mild climate, a strong network of universities and colleges, and a welcoming community known for its southern hospitality. Tallahassee also offers scenic canopy roads, extensive hiking and biking trails, diverse arts and entertainment, and a growing culinary scene, all contributing to an exceptional place to live and work.

THF CPAs has been recognized by Inside Public Accounting as one of the “Best of the Best Accounting Firms” and our commitment to our people is the driving force of our success in business. By investing in teamwork and embracing the latest technology, we cultivate a supportive, forward-thinking environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Learn more about THF by visiting:

www.thf.cpa.