About Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton’s team makes up one of the largest advisory firms in the United States. We thrive when you thrive! We are here to help you succeed in every step of your development and career as you work with nationally recognized experts in a recognized best place to work.

Our core values guide how we work, lead, and support one another every day. They are:

Integrity - We do the right thing, integrity guides our decisions.
Relationships - We value people, relationships drive our impact.
Collaboration - We win as one team, collaboration fuels our success.
Growth - We stay curious, growth is our mindset.

About the Position

We are seeking a high-impact, commercially driven Senior Executive with deep experience in the construction or real estate sectors to lead strategic market expansion in the Triangle and throughout North Carolina.

This role is designed for a proven industry leader, ideally a former CFO, divisional president, operating executive, or senior commercial leader, who brings strong executive relationships, industry credibility, and the ability to originate significant revenue opportunities. 

The Industry Growth Executive will serve as a face of our firm within the construction and real estate marketplace, building C-suite relationships, identifying complex business challenges, and connecting clients with high-value solutions across accounting, tax, advisory, technology, cybersecurity, risk, transaction, and operational consulting services. 

This is a strategic market-building leadership position focused on: 

Revenue origination 
Vertical market expansion focused on construction and commercial real estate companies (including groups within each vertical such as general contractors and sub-contractors, etc.)
Executive relationship development 
Multi-service client growth 
Industry leadership

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Market Development & Revenue Growth 

Develop and execute a Triangle area growth strategy focused on middle-market and upper middle-market construction and real estate businesses. 
Build relationships with CEOs, CFOs, COOs, private equity groups, lenders, attorneys, and industry associations. 
Identify and originate new business opportunities across multiple service lines.

Industry Leadership 

Provide strategic insights into construction and real estate industry trends including: 

Supply chain, labor, and workforce challenges
Margin pressures, project profitability, and cash flow
ERP, technology, and AI modernization
Workforce Challenges
M&A activity
Cybersecurity Risks
Operational Efficiency

Represent the firm at industry events, associations, and executive forums. 

Strengthen brand recognition within key industry ecosystems. 

Strategic Advisory Alignment 

Translate operational and financial pain points into solution opportunities
Collaborate with internal industry team to design comprehensive solutions
Help shape go-to-market strategies for construction and real estate verticals
Support client retention and long-term strategic growth

Internal Leadership 

Act as a bridge between external market opportunity and internal solutions capabilities
Mentor internal teams on industry trends, executive communication, and market positioning
Support future development of industry specialization initiatives and new services to support the sector
Help elevate firmwide understanding of construction and real estate sector needs

Required Experience 

15+ years of leadership experience in construction, commercial real estate, or related sectors. 
Prior experience in the industry as one or more of the following preferred: 
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- CEO / Owner
- President / Division President
- Development or Investment Executive
- Commercial Executive
- Private Equity Operating Partner
- Senior Strategic Advisor
Strong Triangle market relationships and regional business network
Demonstrated success driving business growth, strategic partnerships, or revenue expansion
Deep understanding of operational, financial, and strategic challenges facing the sector

Preferred Attributes 

Executive-level credibility with business owners and private equity stakeholders
Proven consultative selling or revenue origination capability
Ability to navigate complex environments
Strong communication, influence, and relationship-building skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic discipline
Experience working across finance, operations, and growth functions

The Fun Stuff

Work isn’t all work! We want to make your experience at Dean Dorton a great one. From your health and happiness to your long-term satisfaction, we focus on YOU! A few highlights are listed below:

Flexible work schedules and environment
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs
Retirement benefits, including a best-in-class employer match and automatic profit sharing.
Telemedicine, mental health resources and wellness program reimbursement

Dean Dorton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry which is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization.

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