Audit & Tax Marketing Director

Grant Thornton•Chicago, IL
•$184,000 - $276,000

About The Position

The Audit & Tax Marketing Director will shape and execute marketing strategy for the firm’s high-growth Audit and Tax practices. The role partners with Audit & Tax leadership to translate business priorities into marketing programs that strengthen market presence and client engagement. It leads strategy and execution across go-to-market campaigns, acquisitions, alliances, industry campaigns, thought leadership, and positioning, with a focus on differentiation, revenue growth, and client-centric messaging. The position combines strategic planning, creative execution, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth, matrixed environment. Time allocation is 50% Audit & Tax go-to-market strategy and campaign execution, 30% acquisition marketing integration and change management, 10% cross-service-line and firmwide alignment, and 10% talent development and marketing capability building. Success is measured by growth in Audit & Tax-sourced pipeline and revenue, integration of acquired marketing organizations within 12 months, and improved campaign efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of B2B marketing experience, preferably in professional services, consulting, or advisory environments.
  • Proven success developing and executing strategic marketing plans that drive business growth.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and lead generation.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-growth, matrixed organization with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

  • MBA or advanced degree.
  • Experience with CRM and marketing automation platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Marketo.
  • Familiarity with audit assurance services, EBP, IT Assurance, Strategic Assurance, or SOC services.
  • Strategic thinking, a hands-on approach, and a bias for action.

Responsibilities

  • Launch and manage Audit & Tax go-to-market campaigns aligned with priority sectors and offerings.
  • Ensure positioning is client-first and differentiated from Big Four competitors.
  • Evaluate and integrate marketing functions from acquired firms into a unified go-to-market model.
  • Lead brand transition and change management, deciding when to retain sub-brands versus fully integrating them.
  • Preserve best practices and talent while eliminating duplication during acquisition integration.
  • Build a scalable content operation based on fast, compliant, personalized, and reusable content.
  • Run always-on campaigns triggered by demand signals and aligned with pipeline goals.
  • Partner with the Advisory marketing lead to maintain message consistency and avoid duplication.
  • Position Audit & Tax as the firm’s growth engine while aligning with firmwide brand campaigns.
  • Define and track KPIs, including pipeline growth, win rates, alliance revenue, and brand share of voice.
  • Deliver dashboards and insights to support leadership visibility and decision-making.
  • Develop talent and marketing capabilities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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