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Audit & Tax Marketing Director

Grant Thornton LLP

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • $184,000–$276,000 Per Year

Highlights

With a strong grasp of professional services marketing, you will lead execution across acquisitions, alliances, industry campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, and go-to-market strategies that position the firm as a trusted advisor in a competitive landscape. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
IndustryAccounting and Auditing Services
Salary$184,000–$276,000 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1924

Description

Position Summary

As the Audit & Tax Marketing Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the marketing strategy for our high-growth Audit and Tax practices. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader to drive brand visibility, market differentiation, and revenue growth in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.

You will serve as a key partner to Audit & Tax leadership, translating business priorities into compelling marketing programs that elevate our market presence and deepen client engagement. With a strong grasp of professional services marketing, you will lead execution across acquisitions, alliances, industry campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, and go-to-market strategies that position the firm as a trusted advisor in a competitive landscape.

This role requires a blend of strategic insight, creative execution, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll thrive here if you're energized by growth, inspired by innovation, and motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Go-to-Market Execution

  • Launch and manage Audit & Tax GTM campaigns aligned to priority sectors and offerings
  • Ensure all positioning is client-first and clearly differentiated from Big Four competitors

Acquisition Marketing Integration

  • Evaluate and integrate marketing functions from acquired firms into a unified GT model
  • Lead brand transition and change management-determine when to retain sub-brands vs. full GT integration
  • Preserve best practices and talent while eliminating duplication

Content & Campaign Engine

  • Build a scalable content operation modeled on "content factory" principles-fast, compliant, personalized, and reusable
  • Run always-on campaigns triggered by demand signals and aligned to pipeline goals

Cross-Service Line Alignment

  • Partner with Advisory marketing lead to ensure message consistency and avoid duplication
  • Position Audit & Tax as the firm's growth engine while aligning with firmwide brand campaigns

Analytics & Accountability

  • Define and track KPIs: pipeline growth, win rates, alliance revenue, brand share of voice
  • Deliver dashboards and insights for leadership visibility and decision-making
  • Other duties as assigned

Time Allocation

  • 50%: Audit & Tax GTM strategy and campaign execution
  • 30%: Acquisition marketing integration and change management
  • 10%: Cross-SL and firmwide alignment
  • 10%: Talent development and marketing capability building

Performance Metrics

  • Growth in Audit & Tax-sourced pipeline and revenue
  • Full integration of acquired marketing orgs within 12 months
  • Improved campaign efficiency (cost per lead, cycle time)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus
  • 8+ years of B2B marketing experience, preferably in professional services, consulting, or advisory environments
  • Proven success in developing and executing strategic marketing plans that drive business growth
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and lead generation
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a high-growth, matrixed organization with shifting priorities

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience with CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo)
  • Familiarity with industry sectors such as audit assurance services, EBP, IT Assurance or Strategic Assurance and SOC services
  • A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a bias for action

The base salary range for this position is between $184,000 and $276,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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About Company

At Grant Thornton, our people are talented, intellectually curious and driven to make a difference. People who come to work here are empowered to contribute from their very first client engagement. They develop their skills working alongside our partners and through our formal leadership and technical training programs. In short, it is our ambition to build better business professionals faster than our competitors. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Grant Thornton is the place for you. Visit www.GrantThornton.jobs today.

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