Partner, Assurance Services | Financial Services (Broker-Dealer)

Aprio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Partner to lead client engagements, expand market presence, and mentor top talent within the Assurance practice. The role drives revenue growth, operational effectiveness, and cross-firm collaboration, while upholding Aprio's standards of service and ethics.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in professional services leadership, a track record of client expansion, and the ability to build high-performing teams across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a leadership role within a professional services firm.
• Strong technical expertise in the relevant discipline (Assurance).
• Proven success driving 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and deliver high-value strategic, technical, and operational guidance.
• Develop and execute growth plans to expand market presence in designated practice areas.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent within the practice area.
• Lead engagement teams with accountability, collaboration, and advocacy for employee growth.

Skills

Leadership

Revenue growth

Client service

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Ethical standards

Job description

AboutAprio

AtAprio, we empower partners to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. We recognize that seasoned professionalsseekmore than just a position — they seek a growth platform where contributions are valued and rewarded.

Ifyou’re looking for a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm that provides boundless opportunities to take your practice to the next level, we invite you to… Grow withAprio.

Position Overview

The Partner role atAprio is a leadership position responsible for leading client engagements, expanding market presence,developingand mentoring talent, and contributing to the firm’s long termstrategic direction. Partners act as stewards of the Apriobrand, delivering excellence in client service while driving revenue growth, operational effectiveness, and cross firmcollaboration.

Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Service Delivery

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, deliveringhighvalue strategic, technical, and operational guidance.

• Provide executive oversight on complex engagements to ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

• Maintain a strongunderstanding of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging business needs that impact client operations.

• Drive exceptional client experiences aligned with Aprio’s service standards.

Business Development & Growth

• Develop and execute growth plans that expand Aprio’s market presence in designated practice areas or industry niches.

• Build and maintain strong referral networks, strategic partnerships, and market relationships.

• Identify new opportunities for service expansion, innovative offerings, and crossfirmsynergies.

• Represent Aprio internally and externally as a leader committed to firm culture and values.

Talent Development & Team Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent within the practice area.

• Lead engagement teams by modeling accountability, collaboration, and advocacy for employee growth.

• Provide performance oversight, career coaching, and succession planning support.

• Foster a diverse, inclusive, hightrustenvironment that enables teams to excel.

Qualifications

Required

• 12+ years of experience and demonstrated track record of leadership within a professional services firm.

• Strong technical expertise in the relevant discipline (Assurance).

• Proven success driving 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.

Preferred

• Deep Financial Services and Broker-Dealer industry experience.

• Experience operating in high growth, multilocation, or national firm environments.

• Prior partner or executive leadership experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.