Audit Partner

Distinct | North America; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct is a nationally ranked advisory, tax and accounting firm with strong New England growth, an ESOP ownership model, and a dedicated not-for-profit practice. The firm leverages resources, technology, brand and client base while maintaining a people‑centred culture and work‑life balance.

At Partner level, the role centers on leading audits for not-for-profit clients or commercial audits, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and grow the practice in a partner role.
• Develop people and shape the long-term New England audit offering.
• Oversee not-for-profit and commercial audits depending on experience.

Job description

Like the resources and backing of a larger firm, but don't want the politics, hours, or nonsense that can sometimes come with it?

You would be joining a nationally ranked advisory, tax and accounting firm with 550+ people, strong New England growth, and a proper not for profit practice. Big enough to have the resources, technology, brand and client base. Still human enough that people talk about work life balance without everyone quietly laughing into their coffee.

The firm is employee owned through an ESOP, privately funded, with no outside investors or private equity involved. So you are not walking into a place where the goal is to dress everything up for a sale in 18 months.

The role is focused on either not for profit audit clients or commericial audits depending on your experience. You would be joining at Partner level, helping grow the practice, lead client relationships, develop people, and shape what the New England audit offering looks like long term.

The client base is broad, with strong not for profit exposure alongside sectors like healthcare, construction, real estate, manufacturing, distribution, financial services and professional services.

The sell:

Strong East Coast presence

Employee owned ESOP

No outside investors or private equity in the ESOP

Busy season usually around 48 to 55 hours

Summer Fridays, including 3pm finishes

23 days PTO

Medical, dental and vision

Life insurance contribution

CPE and leadership development

Dress For Your Day

DEI Council, Women’s Council and charitable initiatives

Wellness support, including gym discounts and CALM app

Genuine upward mobility and room to help build something

This would suit an audit leader who wants a stronger platform, better resources, and a clearer long term future, without moving into a firm where everyone is permanently exhausted and pretending it is character building.