Business Development Director- Private Equity

EisnerAmper•Woodbridge Township, NJ

2d•Remote

About The Position

EisnerAmper is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Executive to drive growth initiatives within the Private Equity (PE) sector. This individual will be responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with PE firms and their portfolio companies, identifying opportunities to deliver EisnerAmper’s full suite of accounting, tax, and consulting services. The ideal candidate will bring a consultative approach to client engagement, aligning firm capabilities with client needs to solve complex business challenges. This role is highly visible and relationship-driven, requiring a proactive presence “walking the halls” at PE firms and portfolio companies. This position is a key partner to the PE Industry Leader, helping execute EisnerAmper’s Top Down and Bottoms Up growth strategy and national go-to-market plan. The BD Executive will focus on opening doors, staying sticky with relationships, and driving account planning in collaboration with our PE delivery partners.

Requirements

10+ years of demonstrated Private Equity business development experience- preferably in a professional services firm
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business or a related field

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Private Equity ecosystem, including fund structures, portfolio company dynamics, and value creation strategies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to build trust and credibility with senior executives
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
Comfortable navigating complex organizations and driving multi-stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

Build and deepen relationships with key stakeholders at PE firms and their portfolio companies.
Target 15–20 priority PE relationships that do not currently engage EisnerAmper.
Cultivate connections with service providers and industry influencers to expand our network.
Understand client challenges and link EisnerAmper’s service offerings to deliver tailored solutions across audit, tax, advisory, and consulting.
Introduce deal teams and advisory teams to prospects and portfolio executives.
Partner with the PE Industry Leader and Head of Growth to support revenue planning, pipeline development, and sales target achievement.
Execute a Top Down and Bottoms Up growth strategy, driving penetration at the executive level and across portfolio company staff.
Assist in developing a national perspective and geographic coverage plan for PE relationships.
Work with PE delivery partners to implement account planning for Channel 2 priority accounts.
Ensure relationships remain engaged beyond the first meeting, creating a culture of sustained client interaction rather than transactional referrals.
Stay informed on PE market trends, portfolio activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities.
Engage existing BD team members to align with overall PE go-to-market strategy.
Coordinate with service line leaders and sector teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Break into 15-20 new priority PE accounts within the first year.
Drive introductions and facilitate multi-service opportunities.
Support national growth objectives through strategic planning and tactical execution.