Description & Requirements
Forvis Mazars is seeking a Managing Director to lead growth and services for our Consulting practice in the Manufacturing & Industrial sector across the U.S. This is an executive-level, market-facing leadership role for a seasoned consulting leader with a strong network across Fortune 1000 industrial companies and middle-market manufacturers.
The Managing Director will act as the sector's consulting growth leader. The role brings our most in-demand, proven services to manufacturing clients, builds senior executive relationships, and shapes integrated solutions across Consulting, Tax and Assurance. The leader will work closely with Consulting Managing Partners and with National and Regional Sector Leaders, and will help inform the firm's longer-term manufacturing consulting strategy.
This role is about building and expanding consulting practice capabilities, not inheriting an existing book of business. Candidates should have a proven track record of developing client relationships and growing consulting revenue and teams in the sector.
What You Will Do:
Sector Growth & Market Leadership
- Lead consulting growth in the U.S. Manufacturing & Industrial sector, focused on select Fortune 1000 industrial companies and core middle-market manufacturers
- Originate and shape consulting opportunities, from first executive conversation through solution design, proposal, pricing and contracting
- Responsible for both selling current services and helping the firm shape and build new capabilities
- Build account plans for priority clients in partnership with Managing Partners, Sector Leaders and Service Line Leaders
- Represent Forvis Mazars externally as a manufacturing consulting leader through client events, industry forums and thought leadership
Executive Client Relationships
- Build and deepen trusted relationships with CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs and operations leaders at manufacturing and industrial companies
- Position Forvis Mazars as a trusted advisor or strategic partner that focuses on providing value to our clients through our suite of consulting services
- Establish and maintain key account plans for clients.
Integrated Firm Collaboration
- Work with Consulting, Tax and Assurance leaders to bring integrated, multidisciplinary solutions to manufacturing clients
- Work with market leaders and firm growth teams to coordinate account strategy and maximize value for clients and the firm
- Engage delivery leaders and specialists so that engagements are well scoped, well staffed and set up for an Unmatched Client Experience
- Use alliance relationships selectively to strengthen solutions and access
- Ensure we are bringing the full value of Forvis Mazars globally to our clients.
Practice Building & Strategic Insight
- Share market insights with Consulting Managing Partners and Sector Leaders to help identify future investment and growth opportunities in the sector
- Help shape repeatable offerings, points of view and go-to-market assets for the manufacturing sector
- Support recruiting and developing sector-focused talent as the practice grows
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 20+ years of consulting and/or industry experience in Manufacturing & Industrial, including senior leadership roles at a leading consulting or advisory firm
- Proven success as a Partner, Principal, Managing Director or equivalent market-facing leader, with a track record of originating and growing significant consulting revenue
- Established C-suite network across Fortune 1000 industrial companies and/or middle-market manufacturers
- Experience shaping and selling complex transformation work across finance, operations, supply chain, technology, data/AI and cybersecurity
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a consulting practice, team or market presence
- Strong executive presence, collaborative leadership style, and ability to work across service lines and markets
- Ability to travel as needed to support clients and teams nationally
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or relevant advanced degree or certifications
- Recognized manufacturing and industrial consulting leader with a clear point of view on reshoring, supply chain resilience, smart manufacturing, AI and productivity
- Commercially disciplined builder who focuses on near-term, profitable growth while helping shape the sector's longer-term strategy
- Team-first leader who maximizes value across the firm and works well with partners, sector leaders and growth teams
- Experience bridging large global enterprises and middle-market clients
About Forvis Mazars, LLP
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
Legal Notice
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