Audit Partner

C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plans

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking an Audit Partner to grow our Louisville Assurance practice. This role is based in our Louisville office with limited travel. You will lead business development, mentor staff, and drive strategy with the partnership group to expand services and client base.

The ideal candidate will hold an active CPA license and have experience in a large public accounting firm, with a track record of client service and leadership.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Experience with large local, regional or national public accounting firms.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Proven client service and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Louisville practice through expansion of services and new client wins.
• Lead the Audit Service Line vision, strategy, and goals for Louisville.
• Develop and coach professionals, building a talent pipeline.
• Foster collaboration across Service Line, Market Leaders, and Advisory teams.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client service

Staff development

Communication

Education

CPA license

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is looking for an Audit Partner to help us continue to build our commercial audit strength in our Louisville Assurance practice. This role is available to work from our Louisville office. Limited travel should be expected. As an Audit Partner, you’ll help build the Louisville audit practice that serves middle-market, private equity backed, and public companies. Our ideal candidate will have experience with a variety of middle market commercial industries including Industrials (manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods) and/or Professional Services. We’re looking for a results-driven, market-facing partner who will contribute to expanding the practice by using their strong professional network, and by engaging in business development opportunities with other firm leaders. Your key responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities

Consistently grow the practice through expansion of services to existing clients, cross selling with other advisory practices, and obtaining new clients. Execute the Firm and Audit Service Line vision, strategy, and goals for the Louisville audit practice, as well as support other leaders in their execution of the strategic plan. Develop and coach professionals within the practice while building a talent pipeline. Drive consistency, collaboration and communication among Service Line, Market Leaders, Shared Service Leaders, Advisory and Industry Leaders as well as with other stakeholders. Help drive economic results throughout the practice as evidenced by key performance indicators.

Qualifications

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Experience with a large local, regional or national public accounting firm. Demonstrated client service and business development skills, leading to growth. Strong leadership and staff development skills. No agencies. #LI-PB1

What you can expect from us

• Entrepreneurial environment focused on professional development, career advancement, and performance and rewards opportunities.
• Supportive partnership group with a “one firm” mentality and a commitment to colleagues’ success.
• Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas.
• Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity.
• Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO, including a firmwide week off for the 4th of July.

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About Us Benefits Information

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.Cherry Bekaert will not provideworksponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.

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