Events and Sponsorships Manager

Calvetti Ferguson is a leading CPA and advisory firm that's more than just numbers. We're a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals to achieve their financial goals. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where you can grow your career, expand your expertise, and make a real impact.

Location: Houston, TX (HQ)

Travel: Up to 10% Regionally

Role Overview

The Events and Sponsorships Manager is a high-impact role responsible for elevating the firm's market presence across Houston, DFW, Central Texas, and Nashville. This individual will balance meticulous project management with the charisma needed to engage both internal Partners and external community leaders.

You will spend 95% of your time as the architect of our regional event and sponsorship strategy—navigating logistics, streamlining processes, and managing stakeholder expectations. The remaining 5% is focused on strategic communications, ensuring our internal teams are informed, and our external brand story is shared through polished digital content.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Event Operations & Stakeholder Management

• Partner Liaison: Act as the primary advisor to Firm Partners on sponsorship selection; lead pre-event briefings to ensure leadership is equipped to network effectively.


• Process Innovation: Audit and refine event workflows to create a scalable, efficient "Regional Playbook" for all four markets.


• Activation Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end execution of major sponsorships, ensuring the firm’s "white-glove" standards are met at every touchpoint.


• Vendor & Budget Oversight: Manage regional contracts and budgets, negotiating for maximum brand visibility and "added value" opportunities.

2. Internal & External Communications

• Internal Coordination: Manage the full communication lifecycle for events, including professional internal announcements, calendar management, and detailed pre-event "briefing" emails.


• Invite Management: Own the distribution of event invitations and manage RSVP tracking to ensure a seamless experience for Partners and their guests.


• Post-Event Reporting: Distribute concise post-event recaps to stakeholders, highlighting key successes, attendance metrics, and follow-up opportunities.

3. Digital Storytelling

• Brand Content: Draft high-energy, professional blog posts and LinkedIn updates following "tentpole" events to showcase the firm’s community involvement and industry leadership.

The Ideal Profile

• Executive Presence: You are comfortable advising and directing high-level stakeholders (Partners and Executives) with confidence and poise.


• Operational Precision: You understand that in the CPA world, the details matter. You manage calendar invites and logistics with 100% accuracy.


• People-First Mentality: You enjoy "working the room" and possess the social energy to represent the firm at high-profile galas, golf tournaments, and seminars.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in corporate events, sponsorships, or professional services marketing (CPA, Law, or Wealth Management experience is a significant plus).


• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills; ability to write for a sophisticated professional audience.


• Organization: Advanced proficiency in Asana (project management) and HubSpot (CRM/Marketing Automation).


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications.

Please note that Calvetti Ferguson does not provide immigration or work visa sponsorship.

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At Calvetti Ferguson, you'll be part of a dynamic and growing firm that values your contributions and empowers you to reach your full potential. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in accounting and advisory, we invite you to join our team.