Managing Director, Finance & Accounting

Benefits
$200,000-350,000 annually, plus commission
Potential bonus
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)
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Job description
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.

Responsibilities

Job Description
• 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)

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