[Hiring] Head of Wealth Management Practice @ACA Group

Role Description

ACA is seeking a commercially minded leader to own the growth, profitability, and client impact of ACA Wealth, our dedicated wealth management consulting practice serving thousands of firms and one of ACA's fastest-growing segments. This executive will set the practice's strategic direction, own the financial outcomes (i.e., bookings, revenue, expenses, and profit) for the practice, and oversee its recurring and project-based service lines, including the ACA Signature for Wealth Managers offering, outsourced Chief Compliance Officer (OCCO) services, regulatory filings, and RIA launch and registration support. A core part of the role is leading and developing a large team of compliance consultants, building the talent, capacity, and culture needed to continue scaling the practice. As a senior regulatory expert and an external face of ACA Wealth, this leader will serve as a trusted advisor and partner across ACA to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in investment adviser compliance, operations, risk, or consulting; wealth management experience preferred, though private funds compliance experience will also be considered.
• Deep knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, SEC and state investment adviser regulations, and regulatory examination practices; familiarity with FINRA requirements is a plus.
• Experience leading large, multi-level teams of consultants and delivering complex service lines.
• Proven success growing a consulting or financial services business, including client relationship management, business development, and commercial strategy; experience building a compliance consulting practice is highly valued.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, including comfort with public speaking and presenting to industry audiences.
• Prior experience serving as a Chief Compliance Officer at an investment adviser or dually registered firm strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA, JD) preferred.
• Compliance-related certifications (such as IACCP or CRCP) preferred.
• Travel required for client, industry, and internal meetings (approximately 30%).

Requirements

• Set and execute the strategic vision for the practice, identifying new market opportunities and driving business development, client growth, and market share.
• Serve as an external face of ACA Wealth through thought leadership, speaking, and industry events, and build strategic relationships with custodians, platforms, and industry partners.
• Manage practice revenue, expenses, profitability, utilization, budgeting, and resource accountability to achieve financial targets.
• Partner with ACA’s technology, Managed Services, cybersecurity, and investment performance teams to deliver integrated, multi-solution engagements to wealth management clients.
• Own and evolve the ACA Signature for Wealth Managers offering, including its tiered service models, to ensure scalable, right-sized solutions that meet client needs and support practice growth.
• Lead the team in maintaining and enhancing compliance delivery frameworks across core service offerings.
• Oversee the team's support of clients through regulatory examinations, from exam readiness through regulator interaction and response.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on investment adviser and wealth management regulations, representing ACA in key client engagements and regulatory discussions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of compliance consultants across service lines, building a high-performing, collaborative, and client-focused culture.
• Drive performance and development through clear goals, ongoing coaching, and performance management, while building a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline.
• Manage team capacity, staffing, and utilization across client engagements, and partner with HR and Recruiting to attract, retain, and engage top compliance talent.
• Cultivate long-term, multi-year client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and CCOs at wealth management and RIA firms and supporting their growth and expansion.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on performance.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plans.
• Wide range of paid time off options.
• Flexible work environment.
• Time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
• Unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.