[Hiring] Business Development Director- Private Equity @EisnerAmper

Role Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. EisnerAmper is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Executive to drive growth initiatives within the Private Equity (PE) sector. This individual will be responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with PE firms and their portfolio companies, identifying opportunities to deliver EisnerAmper’s full suite of accounting, tax, and consulting services.

The ideal candidate will bring a consultative approach to client engagement, aligning firm capabilities with client needs to solve complex business challenges. This role is highly visible and relationship-driven, requiring a proactive presence “walking the halls” at PE firms and portfolio companies.

Strategic Impact: This position is a key partner to the PE Industry Leader, helping execute EisnerAmper’s Top Down and Bottoms Up growth strategy and national go-to-market plan. The BD Executive will focus on opening doors, staying sticky with relationships, and driving account planning in collaboration with our PE delivery partners.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry.
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance.
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards.
• We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create innovative solutions.
• We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation.
• Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Development:
  • Build and deepen relationships with key stakeholders at PE firms and their portfolio companies.
  • Target 15–20 priority PE relationships that do not currently engage EisnerAmper.
  • Cultivate connections with service providers and industry influencers to expand our network.
• Consultative Selling:
  • Understand client challenges and link EisnerAmper’s service offerings to deliver tailored solutions across audit, tax, advisory, and consulting.
  • Introduce deal teams and advisory teams to prospects and portfolio executives.
• Sales Strategy & Execution:
  • Partner with the PE Industry Leader and Head of Growth to support revenue planning, pipeline development, and sales target achievement.
  • Execute a Top Down and Bottoms Up growth strategy, driving penetration at the executive level and across portfolio company staff.
  • Assist in developing a national perspective and geographic coverage plan for PE relationships.
• Account Planning & Channel Strategy:
  • Work with PE delivery partners to implement account planning for Channel 2 priority accounts.
  • Ensure relationships remain engaged beyond the first meeting, creating a culture of sustained client interaction rather than transactional referrals.
• Market Intelligence:
  • Stay informed on PE market trends, portfolio activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities.
• Internal Collaboration:
  • Engage existing BD team members to align with overall PE go-to-market strategy.
  • Coordinate with service line leaders and sector teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Success Metrics

• Break into 15-20 new priority PE accounts within the first year.
• Drive introductions and facilitate multi-service opportunities.
• Support national growth objectives through strategic planning and tactical execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated Private Equity business development experience - preferably in a professional services firm.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Private Equity ecosystem, including fund structures, portfolio company dynamics, and value creation strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility with senior executives.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Comfortable navigating complex organizations and driving multi-stakeholder engagement.

Company Description

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients represent enterprises of every form, ranging from sophisticated financial institutions to startups, global public firms to middle-market companies, governmental entities as well as high-net-worth individuals, family offices, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, investors, and key stakeholders who serve these clients.