Acquisition Growth Leader

Acquisition Growth LeaderCherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. Our team is looking for an Acquisition Growth Leader. The Acquisition Growth Leader will have the opportunity to work remotely from within the United States. The Acquisition Growth Leader serves as a strategic leader within the diligence team, partnering with Corporate Development and various growth functions to assess and plan post-close integration strategies across marketing, sales, industry, and geographic markets. The individual will engage with audit, tax, and advisory service line leaders to identify cross-sell opportunities and evaluate the target firm's go-to-market approach. Post-acquisition, the role leads execution of the growth strategy, ensures operational alignment, tracks performance metrics, and reports monthly milestones.As the Acquisition Growth Leader, you will:DiligenceGrowth organization's key member of diligence team alongside Corp Dev and Growth leadershipPrimary growth liaison collaborating with various CB growth organizationsDevelop standardized growth strategy template with applicable 60, 90, 180+ day milestonesReview 3rd party (A/B) growth diligence report for SWOT analysis of the target firms Growth EnginePersonally engage with Core SLL's (Audit & Tax) to understand target firms GTM approach for these businessesPersonally engage with Advisory Leader (domain leaders where applicable) to understand 2-3 high potential cross sell advisory opportunitiesCollaborate and co-develop with Corp Dev leadership projected organic growth metrics and projected cross sell metricsPost acquisition Role First 12-18 months (Stub Year & next full Calendar Year):Lead execution of growth strategy developed in diligenceLiaison with Growth operations team to ensure data migration allowing effective marketing and measurable results outputsPersonally engage with Core Service line leaders (Audit & Tax) to execute target firm's GTM plan for these businessesPersonally engage with Advisory Leader (and appropriate Domain leaders) to execute targets 2-3 high potential cross sell opportunities identifiedPersonally engage with Growth team inclusive of Sales and Marketing to track pipeline, wins and cross-sell saturationPersonally engage with applicable RMLs/MLs regarding market growth efforts: Roadshows, targeted client/prospect meetingsEngage with Industry Leader and applicable IPLs regarding team member integration: Ensure new personnel are assigned to industries in first 30 daysResponsible for monthly milestone report-outWhat you bring to the role:Bachelor's degree10+ 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 offeringsStrong leadership skills with the ability to drive strategic growth initiativesExcellent analytical skills to interpret market data and trends effectivelyAbility to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authorityProficiency in developing and maintaining business partnershipsStrong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels of the organizationWhat you can expect from us:Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respectThe opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages youA collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional developmentCompetitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeingFlexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of workOpportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different culturesCherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection. Pay Range: $138,000 to $200,000.