Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, and they are seeking a Business Development Director – Real Estate. This senior role focuses on originating new real estate business nationally, building relationships with key executives, and driving growth across the Real Estate practice.
Responsibilities
- Originate new real estate business from EisnerAmper’s most strategically important national targets
- Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and executive decision‑makers across the real estate ecosystem
- Drive new client acquisition across segments including, but not limited to:
- Real estate owners, developers, and operators
- Private equity and institutional real estate funds
- Real estate investment platforms and family offices
- REITs and complex ownership structures
- Lead complex, multi‑service pursuits from initial relationship development through close, in close collaboration with technical and service line leaders
- Achieve annual new business production goals aligned with national Real Estate growth priorities
- Partner with Real Estate leadership as a senior commercial advisor, helping influence go‑to‑market strategy, target prioritization, and strategic business development initiatives
- Support and mentor junior and emerging Real Estate partners through business development coaching, deal strategy input, and pursuit guidance
- Serve as a visible industry leader and ambassador for EisnerAmper by:
- Speaking at national and regional real estate conferences, panels, and industry events
- Participating in key real estate associations, councils, and industry forums
- Networking with key third parties and alliances
- Contributing to thought leadership that enhances EisnerAmper’s brand, credibility, and market profile within the real estate ecosystem
- Provide market intelligence, competitive insight, and strategic perspective to Real Estate and Business Development leadership
- Contribute to strategic BD campaigns aligned with priority real estate sub‑sectors across the “Dirt to Cash” lifecycle
- Lead or support client meetings, pitch presentations, pricing discussions, and negotiation of engagement terms as appropriate
- Translate complex real estate business and financial issues into integrated EisnerAmper solutions
- Collaborate closely with Audit, Tax, Advisory, Consulting, Outsourcing, and Fund Services leaders to position the firm effectively
- Represent EisnerAmper as a senior ambassador within the national real estate community
- Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM documentation
- Partner closely with the National Head of Business Development and Real Estate leadership to ensure alignment with firmwide growth objectives and execution standards
- Operate with professionalism, rigor, and accountability consistent with senior‑level BD expectations
Skills
- 10+ years of demonstrated Real Estate business development/expansion experience- preferably in a professional services firm
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business or a related field
- Is a recognized dealmaker within the national real estate ecosystem
- Brings deep, active relationships across multiple real estate sub‑sectors
- Is clearly new‑business‑oriented, not an account manager
- Elevates the firm's profile through industry leadership and external visibility
- Adds value through strategic insight, mentoring, and selective client engagement
- Operates with credibility, commercial rigor, and executive presence
Benefits
- 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
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