Head of Accounting and Advisory Firm Management
Core
Senior leader overseeing Apollo's relationships with external accounting advisory and professional services firms, managing strategy, governance, and spend optimization.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Accounting and Advisory Firm Management
Builds
Enterprise advisory engagement management platform and governance frameworks
Domain
Alternative asset management / Professional services procurement
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Commercial negotiation, vendor relationship management, financial analysis, governance framework design, executive influence, strategic sourcing, cost management, data-driven decision making, team leadership
Preferred skills
Alternative asset management experience, transaction services knowledge, business intelligence implementation, enterprise transformation leadership
Technologies
Data management tools, reporting solutions, automation platforms
Responsibilities
Manage strategic relationships with Big Four and mid-tier advisory firms; lead commercial negotiations and rate card development; establish governance frameworks for external engagements; partner with senior leaders to assess advisory needs; develop firmwide reporting and analytics; drive strategic cost management and vendor rationalization; identify opportunities for technology and AI integration; manage and develop the advisory management team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
