Managing Director (FAS)

About the role

BAO Consulting Group is seeking an elite Managing Director to serve as a founding member of our Accounting Advisory leadership team. This is an opportunity for an extraordinary professional who has the credibility, network, and ambition to build and lead a high-growth practice inside one of the most dynamic boutique advisory firms in the country. If you've outgrown a large firm and want to build something — this is your platform.

What you'll do

• Serve as a named senior leader and market-facing executive of BAO's Accounting Advisory practice
• Build, develop, and own a significant book of business across middle-market, PE-backed, and emerging growth clients
• Set the strategic direction of the Accounting Advisory service line, including new offerings, industry verticals, and market positioning
• Personally lead and oversee the most complex and high-value client engagements
• Serve as a thought leader and public representative of BAO: publish, speak, and network at the highest levels
• Partner with the President, Co-Founders, and CGO to shape firm-wide strategy, culture, and operational priorities
• Own the full practice P&L: revenue targets, margin, utilization, headcount planning, and investment decisions
• Lead executive-level recruiting; attract top talent from Big 4, national firms, and industry
• Develop and institutionalize BAO's proprietary frameworks, scoring tools, and engagement methodologies

Qualifications

• CPA required; advanced degree strongly preferred
• 16+ years of experience with significant tenure in a Big 4 or top-tier advisory firm at a senior level (Director, Partner, or equivalent)
• Established book of business or credible path to a book of business of $2M+ in Year 1–2
• Deep expertise across the full accounting advisory spectrum including technical accounting, financial reporting, M&A, and transformation
• A reputation as a trusted advisor to CFOs, CEOs, audit committees, and PE sponsors
• Exceptional leadership credentials: track record of building teams, developing talent, and driving culture

Preferred qualifications

• Former Big 4 Partner or Managing Director at a firm such as Riveron, Accordion, Embark, or Cross Country Consulting
• Substantial equity-backed portfolio company experience; strong PE sponsor relationships in Texas or nationally
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine desire to be a builder, not just an operator

Company benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision - comprehensive coverage for you and your dependents. 
• 401(k) with Employer Match - we invest in your future, not just your clients'. 
• Unlimited PTO - take the time you need.  We measure output, not hours. 
• Paid Parental Leave - time to be present when it matters most. 
• Professional Development - CPA CPE reimbursement and continuing education support.