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Cherry Bekaert · 8 hours ago

Acquisition Growth Leader

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, recognized for its collaborative environment and commitment to career growth. The Acquisition Growth Leader will serve as a strategic leader within the diligence team, working to assess and plan post-close integration strategies while executing growth strategies and tracking performance metrics.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Diligence

Growth organization's key member of diligence team alongside Corp Dev and Growth leadership

Primary growth liaison collaborating with various CB growth organizations

Develop standardized growth strategy template with applicable 60, 90, 180+ day milestones

Review 3rd party (A/B) growth diligence report for SWOT analysis of the target firms Growth Engine

Personally engage with Core SLL's(Audit & Tax) to understand target firms GTM approach for these businesses

Personally engage with Advisory Leader (domain leaders where applicable) to understand 2-3 high potential cross sell advisory opportunities

Collaborate and co-develop with Corp Dev leadership projected organic growth metrics and projected cross sell metrics

Post acquisition Role – First 12-18 months(Stub Year & next full Calendar Year)

Lead execution of growth strategy developed in diligence

Liaison with Growth operations team to ensure data migration allowing effective marketing and measurable results outputs

Personally engage with Core Service line leaders (Audit & Tax) to execute target firm's GTM plan for these businesses

Personally engage with Advisory Leader (and appropriate Domain leaders) to execute targets 2-3 high potential cross sell opportunities identified

Personally engage with Growth team inclusive of Sales and Marketing to track pipeline, wins and cross-sell saturation

Personally engage with applicable RMLs/MLs regarding market growth efforts: Roadshows, targeted client/prospect meetings

Engage with Industry Leader and applicable IPLs regarding team member integration: Ensure new personnel are assigned to industries in first 30 days

Responsible for monthly milestone report-out

Qualification

Growth strategy developmentMarket analysisProfessional services experienceStakeholder communicationLeadership skillsCross-functional collaborationBusiness partnership developmentAnalytical skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

10+ years of experience in a growth-focused role, with a proven track record in driving acquisition strategies in the business development or marketing fields

Experience in analyzing market trends and executing strategic initiatives is essential

Experience with the professional services industry, or other industries where highly skilled talent is a critical element of the company's service offerings

Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive strategic growth initiatives

Excellent analytical skills to interpret market data and trends effectively

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority

Proficiency in developing and maintaining business partnerships

Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels of the organization