Regional Director, North America

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Regular Full-time
• Reporting To: CEO

HLB is a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. Founded in 1969 and ranked #8 globally, HLB is one of the fastest-growing networks in recent years. With a dynamic approach, we combine the local expertise of our firms with our global experience to meet the needs of our customers around the world. Joining our global team means you become part of an international group of friendly professionals, dedicated to making a lasting impact for HLB members, clients, and our people. You will work in an environment with a lot of flexibility and the opportunity to grow and develop your career.

Role

Reporting into the CEO, the Regional Director North America will be accountable for network development and creating value for our NA Member firms, through commercial growth, market profile and interfirm collaboration. They will achieve this through creating meaningful relationships with the Chair of HLB USA, the Chief Growth Officer, our Global Leaders. Together with the NA Communities Project Manager they will be accountable for driving an exceptional member experience for our NA firms.

Responsibilities

• Firm Relationship and Communication:

  • Develop a deep and ongoing understanding of each of the member firms in the region – commercials, services and industries/locations/key partners/goals, objectives and challenges.
  • Proactively engage individuals from all member firms in the region for NA Group participation.
  • Maintain strong relationships with the leaders of HLB federations in the region for the delivery of the strategic objectives and to provide relevant input to the head office on the needs of the region.
  • Educate member firms on the range of resources available for them, upcoming events and conferences, new member firms and affinity partners etc.
  • Proactively facilitate the exchange of referred work across relevant countries, including through the network technology tools where necessary.
  • Collaborate with other team members to constantly improve the referred work and joint tender process to enhance the member experience and commercial outcomes.
  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure that member firms are guided through the implementation of actions as indicated in the network strategy.
  • Ensure that member firms complete relevant reporting to the executive office.
  • Facilitate negotiations with member and prospective firms on various matters.

• Conferences & Regional Meetings:

  • Be the “host” of the primary North America conferences; currently in the Leadership Conference in May and Audit, Tax & Advisory Conference in December.
  • Assist in various areas of conference design and planning for these conferences, including overall delegate experience and set out of the agendas and identification of speakers.
  • Deliver presentations as needed – usually HLB updates / announcements at conferences and community group meetings as appropriate.
  • Attend conference sessions.

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Salary

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