Audit Partner: Growth, Strategy & Leadership

NextGenEnergyJobs; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio in Phoenix seeks a Senior Audit Partner to lead engagement teams and drive service quality across our growing client base. You will guide strategic audits, oversee complex engagements, and help shape client strategy with a focus on excellence.

You will mentor professionals, shape national practice growth, and maintain top client relationships while upholding the firm's high ethical standards. This role requires 12+ years of leadership and an active CPA license; prior partner experience is

Qualifications

• 12+ years of leadership in a professional services firm.
• Active CPA in the Audit discipline.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth, client expansion, and practice development.
• Reputation for exceptional client service, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and build high performing teams.
• High ethical standards.
• Experience in high growth, multi-location, or national firm environments.
• Prior partner or executive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic, technical, and operational guidance.
• Provide executive oversight on complex engagements to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Maintain understanding of industry trends, regulatory developments, and client needs.
• Drive client experiences aligned with service standards.
• Develop and execute growth plans that expand market presence in designated areas.
• Build and maintain strong referral networks and market relationships.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion and cross-firm synergies.
• Represent Aprio professionally as a leader in culture and values.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent within the practice area.
• Lead engagement teams with accountability and collaboration.
• Provide performance oversight, career coaching, and succession planning support.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, high-trust environment.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Mentoring & team development

Revenue growth

Executive communication

Audit industry knowledge

Education

CPA license (Audit)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Aprio in Phoenix seeks a Senior Audit Partner to lead engagement teams and drive service quality across our growing client base. You will guide strategic audits, oversee complex engagements, and help shape client strategy with a focus on excellence.

You will mentor professionals, shape national practice growth, and maintain top client relationships while upholding the firm's high ethical standards. This role requires 12+ years of leadership and an active CPA license; prior partner experience is