Über diese Director Business Value Services Stelle bei Wolters Kluwer
About the Role
Wolters Kluwer is building a Business Value Services (BVS) capability to position the company as a value-led partner, not just a software provider. The Director of Business Value Services (BVS) for Tax & Accounting (TAA) is a senior individual contributor responsible for driving value-based selling and business case rigor across the TAA division.
This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on supporting large, complex deals by articulating and quantifying the financial and strategic value of Wolters Kluwer solutions. The role combines top-tier consulting problem solving with enterprise SaaS commercial execution.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Deal Engagement
Partner with Sales on top TAA accounts and largest opportunities
Shape deal strategy to maximize ACV/TCV and win probability
Act as a trusted advisor to account teams and senior customer stakeholders
Support negotiation strategy and value-based pricing
Business Case Development & Value Engineering
Build robust, data-driven business cases for strategic deals
Quantify customer impact across:
Revenue growth
Cost optimization
Productivity and automation gains
Risk mitigation and compliance
Translate WK TAA solutions into clear financial and operational outcomes
Executive Storytelling
Develop and deliver C-level narratives (CFO, Head of Tax, Head of Accounting, CIO)
Lead executive discussions on:
Investment rationale
ROI and payback
Strategic impact
Align finance, tax, accounting, and IT stakeholders
Deal Acceleration & Pipeline Impact
Identify and remove barriers to closing (urgency, budget, stakeholder alignment)
Improve win rates, deal velocity, and pipeline conversion
Support account planning and growth strategy
Value Selling Enablement
Equip sales teams with:
Value-based proposals (VSPs)
ROI models and financial tools
Messaging frameworks
Coach account teams on value-based selling
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with:
Sales (pipeline, deal strategy)
Product (value proposition alignment)
Marketing (value messaging)
Provide insights on customer value gaps and market needs
Success Metrics
Increase in average deal size (ACV/TCV)
Improved win rates on strategic deals
Reduction in sales cycle length
Measurable impact on pipeline conversion
Adoption of value-based selling across TAA
Qualifications
Experience
10–15+ years of experience in:
Top-tier consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) and/or
Enterprise SaaS / FinTech / Tax & Accounting software
Proven track record in:
Business case development / value engineering
Supporting complex enterprise deals
C-level stakeholder engagement
Tax & Accounting Domain Experience (Valued but not required)
Candidates that have direct experience in the Tax & Accounting domain would be valued but not required, including:
Industry Exposure
Experience working with one or more of:
Corporate tax departments (large enterprises)
Accounting firms (Big 4, mid-market, or large regional firms)
Finance / controllership organizations
Strong understanding of tax and accounting operating models
Domain Knowledge Valued but not Required
Familiarity with:
Tax workflows (direct tax, indirect tax, provision, compliance)
Financial close and reporting processes
Audit and regulatory requirements
Workflow automation and digital transformation in finance/tax
Understanding of key trends:
Increasing regulatory complexity
Talent shortages in tax and accounting
Shift toward automation and AI-driven workflows
Financial & Operational Value Drivers
Ability to build business cases tied to:
Productivity and efficiency gains (automation, workflow optimization)
Cost reduction and operating leverage
Risk reduction and compliance improvements
Faster close cycles and improved reporting accuracy
Understanding of:
ROI from software and workflow transformation
Cost of manual processes and inefficiencies
Customer Engagement Experience
Experience engaging with:
CFOs, Controllers, Heads of Tax, Heads of Accounting, CIOs
Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder buying processes across finance, tax, and IT
Preferred / Nice to Have Experience
Experience working with or advising:
Private Equity firms (e.g., portfolio company value creation, diligence support)
Professional Services firms (e.g., consulting, audit, tax advisory, outsourcing providers)
Exposure to:
Value creation initiatives across PE portfolio companies
Operational improvement and finance/tax transformation programs
Familiarity with how PE-backed companies evaluate:
ROI, payback periods, and transformation investments
Capabilities
Strong financial modeling and ROI expertise
Exceptional structured problem solving
Executive-level communication and storytelling
Ability to operate independently in high-ambiguity environments
Experience in complex, enterprise sales environments
Additional Information
This is an individual contributor role (no direct reports)
Highly collaborative and cross-functional
Significant exposure to senior internal leaders and C-level customers
Director, Business Value Services (BVS) – Tax & Accounting
Our Interview Practices
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Compensation:
$137,900.00 - $267,500.00 USD
Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.
Additional Information:
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
