Director of Cybersecurity Consulting

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** WHO WE ARE
** Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

The Director of Cybersecurity leads the delivery of Cybersecurity Consulting services within Elliott Davis’ broader Digital Practice. This role is accountable for the financial performance and year-over-year growth of the Cybersecurity Consulting group, while also serving as a performance leader responsible for cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

As a strategic leader, the Director guides the professional development of team members, fostering continuous learning and advancement in technical expertise, consulting capabilities, and leadership skills. The Director also drives the ongoing maturation of service offerings, ensuring they remain innovative, relevant, and aligned with the evolving needs of our customers and the broader market.

This position requires a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, along with a strong commitment to the firm’s mission, vision, and values. Exceptional leadership, business development, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to inspire and empower the team to deliver impactful customer service.
** Responsibilities
* * Strategic Leadership & Practice Growth
* Develop and manage to an annual Net Revenue and Gross Margin budget, ensuring financial health and sustainable growth of the practice.
* Collaborate with the Digital Practice Leader to evaluate and evolve service offerings, ensuring continued relevance and innovation.
* Attract, retain, and develop top talent, building a pipeline of ready-now leaders and fostering a culture of continuous professional growth.
* Lead the Cybersecurity team in annual goal setting, performance management, and execution to drive strategic objectives.
* Ensure the practice has an optimal organizational structure that supports scalability, team development, and long-term sustainability.
* Establish a strong external presence as a recognized cybersecurity leader through speaking engagements, thought leadership, and white paper publications.
* Build strategic relationships with key security product and service suppliers to enhance service capabilities and customer value.
* Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and alignment with customer needs.

Customer Engagement & Business Development
* Partner with growth leaders across the firm to support business development efforts by identifying customer needs, crafting tailored proposals, and presenting solutions.
* Maintain and expand a strong professional network to generate new business opportunities and referral sources.
* Build and nurture trusted advisor relationships with existing customers to promote retention, renewal, and expansion of services.
* Ability to perform fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) service engagements.
* Execute customer engagements and perform services when applicable, demonstrating hands-on expertise and leadership.

Service Delivery & Operational Excellence
* Ensure services are delivered with excellence—on time, on budget, and aligned with customer expectations.
* Oversee the maturity and optimization of engagement processes to promote efficient, high-quality service delivery.
* Perform quality reviews of customer deliverables to uphold standards and ensure customer satisfaction.
* Lead the team in effectively communicating project status and deliverables to customers, fostering transparency and trust.
* Collaborate with the centralized billing department to ensure timely and accurate invoicing; proactively address any customer concerns impacting payment.
* Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice.
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