Founded over half a century ago, on the guiding vision of Jim Howard and Joe Smith, Smith + Howard has grown into a family of companies serving clients across the globe through our tax, accounting and advisory solutions. The company has been dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals to achieve their financial goals through their personal and responsive client service. Smith + Howard is proud to have helped countless entrepreneurs find success and build thriving businesses. At Smith + Howard's integrated Indian hub in Bengaluru, Smith + Howard Advisory LLC, is focused on ushering in the next wave of innovation in the accounting industry. If you're eager to work on challenging projects in the global audit, tax and accounting space, this is your chance to join a truly remarkable team.

Agency Lead, Marketing Team
Smith + Howard India Office
Reports To: Chief Marketing Officer (US)
Smith + Howard is seeking an experienced Agency Lead for our India Marketing team. The role is responsible for providing strategic oversight, project leadership, and quality delivery of marketing initiatives. This position will manage cross-functional collaboration, oversee agency/vendor relationships, and ensure resources are effectively allocated to achieve Smith + Howard's business and brand objectives. The Agency Lead will serve as a key point of coordination between the India marketing team, US counterparts, and external partners.

Project Oversight & Strategic Planning:
Lead end-to-end management of marketing projects, ensuring alignment with firm-wide priorities.




Translate strategic goals into actionable project plans with defined deliverables and timelines.
Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure successful project outcomes.

Act as the primary liaison between Smith + Howard US Marketing leadership, India marketing team, and external agency partners.
Oversee agency and vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely execution.
Support leadership in building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing India marketing team.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
Establish and track KPIs to measure project and campaign effectiveness.
Provide regular updates and reporting on project performance, highlighting key insights and improvement opportunities.
Ensure marketing initiatives demonstrate measurable ROI and align with firm objectives.

Quality Assurance:
Ensure all deliverables meet Smith + Howard's brand standards and quality benchmarks.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (MBA preferred).

- 8+ years of experience in marketing project management, agency/vendor management, or similar leadership roles.
- Solid background in overseeing cross-functional marketing initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Analytical mindset with experience in performance tracking and reporting.
- Proficiency in project management and marketing tools.

Timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.
Alignment and satisfaction across US and India marketing teams.
Continuous improvements in process efficiency and quality of output.

📌 Head of Marketing and Innovation (Bengaluru)
🏢 Talent 500 by ANSR
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