Audit Partner

Our client is building a people-first assurance practice where Partners lead the business, not just engagements.

As an Audit Partner, you’ll own a profitable book, shape a high-performing team, and serve as a trusted advisor to middle-market clients across complex accounting and transaction topics.

This role includes an extremely lucrative partner compensation plan designed to reward leadership, growth, and firm impact. It’s designed for experienced leaders who want both meaningful influence and meaningful reward.

What you’ll do

• Lead a portfolio of assurance engagements from planning through delivery; manage budgets, margins, and on-time execution.
• Act as primary client contact; build senior-level relationships and deliver proactive advice on growth, funding, M&A, and exit planning.
• Drive practice growth: meet prospects, scope work, prepare proposals, and cross-sell services.
• Mentor, coach, and review performance for managers/staff; champion a culture of helpfulness and continuous improvement.
• Oversee quality: ensure compliance with firm QC procedures, GAAP/GAAS/SSARS; perform/oversee EQCR where appropriate.
• Partner with firm leadership (COO/Partners) on strategy, operations, and firm-wide initiatives.
• Maintain market presence via networking, niche community involvement, and professional development.

What makes you successful

• Trusted leader and coach who elevates teams and sets clear, accountable standards.
• Commercial mindset with command of budgets, pricing, realization, and engagement profitability.
• Detail-oriented reviewer who also operates at “big picture” advisory level.
• Comfortable influencing change and adapting to shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• CPA required; 7+ years of progressive public accounting experience (regional/National/Top 100 firm experience ideal).
• 3+ years in quality control/equivalent (EQCR, internal inspections, or technical review).
• BS in Accounting; MSA or MBA preferred.
• Expertise with GAAP, GAAS, SSARS; exposure to transaction/M&A issues is a plus.
• Proficiency with common firm tools (e.g., ProSystem fx Engagement or equivalent), CCH Axcess, RIA/Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, and Microsoft 365.
• Flexibility to adjust during peak periods.