Advisory Director, Business Development

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Armanino Advisory is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development Director to join our growing Advisory practice, which includes Finance and Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), Corporate Finance and Restructuring (CFR), Valuations and Forensics, and Transaction Advisory (TAS). This is a critical “hunter” role responsible for driving net-new revenue by originating and cultivating relationships with middle-market and large enterprise clients, fueling revenue growth through the expansion of our Advisory solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of finance and accounting challenges and a proven track record of identifying, pursuing, and closing complex advisory engagements. This role requires a consultative, strategic mindset, functioning as a trusted advisor who can connect client needs to Armanino’s integrated Advisory offerings.

Job Responsibilities

• Originate New Business: Proactively identify, target, and engage organizations that would benefit from Advisory services across FAAS, CFR, Valuations & Forensics, and TAS.

• Client Engagement & Solution Development: Develop long-term relationships with CFOs, finance executives, attorneys, and other senior leaders. Act as a strategic partner, understanding client pain points and aligning them with Advisory services such as finance transformation, restructuring, valuations, technical accounting, or transaction support.

• Service Alignment & Resource Matching: Maintain deep knowledge of Advisory service offerings, team capabilities, and availability across FAAS, CFR, Valuations & Forensics, and TAS to effectively match the right resources with client needs, ensuring optimal engagement outcomes.

• Relationship Management: Foster ongoing client relationships, ensuring satisfaction, identifying cross-sell opportunities, and securing referrals.

• Pipeline Management & Revenue Growth: Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities, ensuring efficient progression through the sales cycle. Consistently meet or exceed revenue targets for Advisory services.

• Proposal & Deal Structuring: Partner closely with Armanino Advisory leaders and delivery teams to design tailored proposals, presentations, and statements of work. Lead contract negotiations and successfully close complex advisory engagements.

• Market Insight & Thought Leadership: Stay current on CFO challenges, finance transformation trends, and market dynamics. Represent Armanino at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in business development, consulting, or professional services with a focus on finance, accounting, or transactions.

• Proven “hunter” mentality with demonstrated ability to originate, develop, and close large, complex advisory deals.

• Strong understanding of finance and accounting functions, with exposure to areas such as technical accounting, valuations, restructuring, and transaction support.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence senior executives and build trusted advisor relationships.

• Strategic thinker with consultative sales experience and strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to travel as required to meet with clients and prospects.

• Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. The compensation range for this position: $175,000 - $225,000 plus commission. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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