Managing Director, Decision Modeling & Analytics (City of Rochester)

Job Summary

The Decision Modeling & Analytics Managing Director is responsible for building out and managing a financial modeling and decision analytics service offering within BDO's Valuation & Capital Market Analysis practice. In this role the Managing Director will be responsible for creating the go-to-market strategy for client acquisition, developing the internal processes required for successful project execution, and acquiring the resources necessary for a sustainable business model.

Job Duties

• Designs and implements the strategic plan to build a Decision Modeling & Analytics service offering
• Leads a team of professionals in the execution and delivery of engagements
• Works with team members at all levels to identify needs from a financial modeling and decision analytics perspective
• Enhances modeling techniques and capabilities as the analytical landscape evolves
• Executes business development plan in conjunction with the VCMA segment leader
• Builds relationships with key executives and stakeholders in support of growth of the service offering
• Identifies how to work with Alliance Firms and coordinate with international firms as appropriate on opportunities as they arise
• Champions a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the execution of the service line strategy - from identification of opportunities through client delivery
• Supervises day-to-day workload of staff on assigned engagements and reviews work product/client deliverables
• Ensures staff are trained on all relevant databases, financial models, and software platforms
• Evaluates the performance of staff and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and complete performance evaluations for staff
• Acts as Career Advisor to staff, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, required
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, preferred

Experience

• Fifteen (15) or more years of financial modeling and decision analytics experience at a global consulting/Big 4 accounting firm or a national role at a small to mid-sized form required
• Significant experience in business analytics, corporate finance, valuation, or financial accounting, required
• Demonstrated history in leading and managing team members

License/Certifications

• CFA, CPA, or valuation credential, preferred
• Industry credential in financial modeling, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Superior financial modeling skills including: 3-statement financial forecasting, scenario analysis, trend analysis, variance analysis, and other strategic decision analytics
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause determination skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to travel within the US and internationally, as required

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $280,000 - $350,000
Colorado Range: $280,000 - $350,000
Illinois Range: $280,000 - $350,000
Maryland Range: $280,000 - $350,000
Massachusetts Range: $280,000 - $350,000
Minnesota Range: $280,000 - $350,000
New Jersey Range: $280,000 - $350,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $280,000 - $350,000
Vermont Range: $280,000 - $350,000
Washington Range: $280,000 - $350,000
Washington DC Range: $280,000 - $350,000