Job Description
At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.
The Business Development Director – Real Estate is a senior, market‑facing role responsible for
originating new real estate business on a national basis
across EisnerAmper’s full platform of professional services, including audit, tax, advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and real estate fund administration.
This role is designed to drive sustained growth across the Real Estate practice by developing new client relationships, expanding EisnerAmper’s presence with priority real estate targets, and partnering closely with Real Estate leadership to shape and execute the firm’s go‑to‑market strategy. The role is explicitly focused on new business origination and strategic growth.
While the role operates nationally, there is a
strong preference for someone to be based in South Florida and/or New York
, reflecting EisnerAmper’s strategic real estate footprint and growth priorities in both markets.
The Real Estate Business Development Director operates across the full real estate lifecycle—often described internally as
“Dirt to Cash”
—serving owners, operators, developers, investors, funds, and platforms from acquisition and development through operations, financing, recapitalization, and exit.
This position is intended for a
seasoned real estate rainmaker
with national credibility, deep industry relationships, and the ability to engage confidently with CFOs and C‑suite executives across the commercial real estate ecosystem.
What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:
You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create innovative solutions
We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
What work you will be responsible for:
New Business Origination & Strategic Target Development — 70%
Originate new real estate business from EisnerAmper’s most strategically important national targets.
Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and executive decision‑makers across the real estate ecosystem.
Drive new client acquisition across segments including, but not limited to:
Real estate owners, developers, and operators
Private equity and institutional real estate funds
Real estate investment platforms and family offices
REITs and complex ownership structures
Lead complex, multi‑service pursuits from initial relationship development through close, in close collaboration with technical and service line leaders.
Achieve annual new business production goals aligned with national Real Estate growth priorities.
Discretionary Leadership & Strategic Impact — 30%
Partner with Real Estate leadership as a senior commercial advisor, helping influence go‑to‑market strategy, target prioritization, and strategic business development initiatives.
Support and mentor junior and emerging Real Estate partners through business development coaching, deal strategy input, and pursuit guidance.
Serve as a visible
industry leader and ambassador
for EisnerAmper by:
Speaking at national and regional real estate conferences, panels, and industry events
Participating in key real estate associations, councils, and industry forums
Networking with key third parties and alliances
Contributing to thought leadership that enhances EisnerAmper’s brand, credibility, and market profile within the real estate ecosystem
Provide market intelligence, competitive insight, and strategic perspective to Real Estate and Business Development leadership.
Contribute to strategic BD campaigns aligned with priority real estate sub‑sectors across the “Dirt to Cash” lifecycle.
Engagement Leadership & Collaboration
Lead or support client meetings, pitch presentations, pricing discussions, and negotiation of engagement terms as appropriate.
Translate complex real estate business and financial issues into integrated EisnerAmper solutions.
Collaborate closely with Audit, Tax, Advisory, Consulting, Outsourcing, and Fund Services leaders to position the firm effectively.
Represent EisnerAmper as a senior ambassador within the national real estate community.
Sales Management & Internal Leadership
Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM documentation.
Partner closely with the National Head of Business Development and Real Estate leadership to ensure alignment with firmwide growth objectives and execution standards.
Operate with professionalism, rigor, and accountability consistent with senior‑level BD expectations.
Basic qualifications:
10+ years of demonstrated Real Estate business development/expansion experience- preferably in a professional services firm
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business or a related field
Preferred qualifications:
Is a recognized dealmaker within the national real estate ecosystem.
Brings deep, active relationships across multiple real estate sub‑sectors.
Is clearly
new‑business‑oriented
, not an account manager.
Elevates the firm’s profile through industry leadership and external visibility.
Adds value through strategic insight, mentoring, and selective client engagement.
Operates with credibility, commercial rigor, and executive presence.
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
About EisnerAmper:
EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.
Our clients represent enterprises of every form, ranging from sophisticated financial institutions to startups, global public firms to middle-market companies, governmental entities as well as high-net-worth individuals, family offices, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, investors, and key stakeholders who serve these clients.
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Preferred Location:
Miami