Strategic Partnerships Lead managing accounting partnerships for SimpleClosure's tech solutions. Collaborating with CEO to scale the accounting and finance partner channel for startups and small businesses.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a clear strategy for acquiring, enabling, and scaling partnerships with accounting, tax, and advisory firms
Design referral, revenue-share, and co-marketing models tailored to accounting partners
Partner Development & Relationship Management
Identify and build relationships with partners, principals, and firm leadership
Serve as a trusted partner to accounting firms, positioning SimpleClosure as an extension of their client service offering
Act as the primary point of contact for accounting partners, proactively addressing needs and resolving issues
Drive qualified customer referrals through accounting firm partnerships
Collaborate with Sales to ensure smooth handoffs, clear attribution, and strong feedback loops
Structure, negotiate, and close partnership agreements that align incentives and drive long-term value
Partner with Product, Legal, and Engineering teams to improve shutdown workflows, financial reporting, and compliance support
Work with Marketing to develop partner enablement materials, co-branded content, and training resources for accountants
Provide feedback from accounting partners to inform product, pricing, and GTM strategy
Build onboarding, education, and enablement programs for accounting partners
Track partnership performance, pipeline contribution, and ROI
Iterate on the partnership model to drive scale, efficiency, and repeatability
Requirements
5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or channel sales, ideally working with accounting firms, CPA practices, or professional services organizations
Strong understanding of how accounting firms operate, including partner economics, client workflows, and tax/compliance considerations
Proven experience structuring and closing partnership agreements that drive revenue
Excellent relationship-building and executive communication skills
Strategic thinker with a bias toward execution and measurable outcomes
Experience in B2B SaaS, FinTech, LegalTech, or adjacent industries
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building partnership programs from the ground up
Willingness to travel occasionally for partner meetings and industry events
Strong negotiation skills with a focus on mutual value creation
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