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Managing Director, Finance & Accounting

Danforth Advisors
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Job Description Summary

The Managing Director will play a key leadership role at Danforth Advisors, focusing on billable client work while also driving account management, cross-selling services, and new client acquisition. This position is designed for experienced professionals with significant expertise in finance and accounting (e.g., Senior Director, VP / SVP, EVP, CFO) within the life sciences industry. The Managing Director will serve as both a practitioner and business development leader, nurturing client relationships and driving growth across service areas.

Job Description

Responsibilities :

  • Client Engagement & Billable Work :

Provide expert consulting services in finance and accounting, helping life science clients navigate complex challenges.

  • Lead engagements with both private and public life science companies, supporting key decision-making and operational strategies.
  • Account Management & Growth :
  • Act as the strategic lead for key client accounts, focusing on nurturing relationships and identifying opportunities for further engagement and growth.

  • Cross-sell Danforth's range of services, introducing clients to other areas of expertise including clinical / regulatory, human resources, strategic communications, risk management, and commercial readiness.
  • Develop tailored, long-term solutions that evolve with the client's needs across their corporate lifecycle.
  • New Client Acquisition :
  • Develop and implement business development strategies to acquire new clients, leveraging industry networks, market knowledge, and Danforth's established reputation.

  • Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to increase the visibility of Danforth Advisors and grow the client base.
  • Leadership & Collaboration :
  • Work closely with other Managing Directors, Danforth Consultants, and senior leadership across various practice areas to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach to client service.

    Compensation :

  • 200,000-350,000 annually, plus commission. Potential bonus
  • Benefits

  • Medical : (plan options : HMO
  • PPO and High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account)
  • HMO plan only available to those in New England geography
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible time off
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care options)
  • 401K plan
  • Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
  • Danforth Advisors collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a California Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details.

    Danforth Advisors does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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