Senior Manager Advisory Services

AccountAbility is a globally recognized leader in management consulting and sustainability standards, acknowledged by Forbes, the Financial Times and Capital Finance International for our excellence in Sustainability, Strategy, and Governance.

Forover three decades,we have operated at the intersection of strategy and long-term value creation, pioneering responsible business practices and developing globally recognized frameworks like the AA1000 Series of Standards.

We provide objective counselto the world's most influential businesses, investors, and institutions, helping them navigate their most critical Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges and opportunities.

We are seeking an exceptional individual for a pivotal executive mandate: to serve as the architect and driving force within our North American advisory practice.

As a Senior Manager - Advisory Services in North America, you will have the support and executive backing to shape the market, expand a world-class team, and establish AccountAbility as the undisputed leader in sustainability counsel in North America.

This role is designed for a commercial strategist and driven practice-builder with an entrepreneurial spirit. Your success will be defined by your ability to generate significant revenue, serve a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients, and become the trusted advisor to the C-suite on their most critical challenges.

Business & Practice Development:

• Assume sales leadership for the North American region, developing and executing commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities that result in significant, profitable growth.
• Act as a key business developer for the region, personally securing strategic projects, expanding key client relationships, and generating repeat business with a demonstrable track record of delivering and managing large sales programs.
• Drive innovation in our service offerings to stay ahead of client needs, differentiate AccountAbility in the market,and address emergingtrends in sustainability and ESG.
• Actively engage with and participate in professional industry organizations, forums, and conferences to build the AccountAbility brand and generate new business leads.

Strategic ClientAdvisory:

• Serve as the lead strategic advisor for top-tier clients, engaging directly with C-suite executives and Boards to understand and resolve their most complex business challenges.
• Lead the development and delivery of high-value, tailored sustainability strategies that align with clients' core business objectives, drive value, and enhance their competitive positioning.
• Provide expert counsel on the full spectrum of sustainability issues, from climate change and decarbonization to supply chain management, sustainable finance, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and deliver complex large scale, multi-dimensional engagements.

Team & Practice Leadership:

• Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team of advisory professionals, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants.
• Cultivate a culture of intellectual rigor,commercial drive, and unwavering excellence that becomes a beacon for top-tier talent.
• Collaborate with global practice leaders to ensure seamless service delivery for multinational clients and contribute to the firm's global strategy.

We seek a visionary leader with a distinguished career spanning 10-12 years in a consulting environment. The preferred candidate will demonstrate intellectual rigor and market relevance. You are a driven practice-builder and commercial strategist, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

• Proven Track Record in Business Development: You have a “business-centric” mindset with a demonstrable track record of building and scaling an advisory practice or business unit. You have a history of personally generating significant new business and expanding client accounts.
• Strategy Consulting Expertise: You have deep experience in top-tier management or strategy consulting. A focus on sustainability, ESG, process improvement, or related transformation work is preferrable. You possess the business acumen to understand complex risks and challenges and to recognize opportunities for providing enterprise-wide solutions.
• C-Suite Presence & Relationship Management: You have a proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level clients, including C-suite executives and board members. You possess the gravitas and communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and provide influential counsel.
• Inspirational Leadership: You are a natural leader who attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent, with experience building and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strategic & Critical Thinking: You have an aptitude for analyzing complex, multi-dimensional problems, identifying potential solutions, and making data-driven decisions. You are fluent in the language of global business and the nuances of the sustainability landscape.
• Education: An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) from a leading institution is highly regarded. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, economics, business, or engineering is required.

What We Offer

• A career-defining opportunity to build and lead a premier advisory practice with the full backing of a globally recognized firm.
• A competitive compensation package including a performance-based bonus.
• A platform to establish yourself as a leading voice in the sustainability industry, leveraging AccountAbility's brand and thought leadership.