Director, Practice Development

As an employee-owned company DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2026 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

The Director of Practice Development (DPD) is a senior-level business development professional responsible for expanding DMAs market share in key tax practice areas. This role manages a portfolio of client and prospect accounts drives strategic growth initiatives and serves as a trusted advisor to clients. The DPD collaborates closely with internal service teams and executive leadership to identify opportunities deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive revenue growth and expand market presence.

• Manage a large portfolio of client and prospect accounts serving as a strategic account manager and relationship lead.

• Actively prospect and pursue new business opportunities through research networking and outreach identifying potential clients and aligning DMAs services to their needs.

• Participate in internal strategy education and planning meetings to improve business development processes and outcomes.

• Collaborate with service line leaders marketing and executive leadership to align business development strategies with organizational goals.

• Coach mentor and develop Practice Development team members providing ongoing guidance feedback and support to build consulting business development and clientengagement capabilities across the team.

• Identify and understand client and prospect tax issues challenges and goals to align DMAs services accordingly.

• Create compelling written communications (SOWs and proposals) that articulate client needs and DMAs value proposition.

• Lead or participate in internal strategy education and planning meetings to enhance business development effectiveness.

• Work with legal counsel during contract negotiations and ensure compliance with internal processes.

• Maintain accurate and timely updates in CRM systems and communicate key developments with internal stakeholders.

• Provide high-quality project and relationship management to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

• Approximately 90% of this role is focused on sales-driven activities while the remaining 10% supports the broader Business Development team through collaborative tasks and initiatives.

• After a typical development period of approximately two years the Director is expected to consistently generate $35 million in annual production through new business development and account expansion efforts.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Accounting or a related field required

• 4-5 years of professional business development experience preferably in tax financial or consulting services including 1 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and driving revenue growth.

• Strong knowledge of CRM systems sales KPIs and pipeline management.

• Familiarity with tax law concepts and the ability to translate client needs into tailored solutions.

• Proven ability to develop internal relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.

• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical thinking initiative and attention to detail.

• Effective organizational leadership and time management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Travel: Up to 35% travel required.

• Physical Activity:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

  • Ability to hear understand and distinguish speech and sounds

  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

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