Partner, Audit | Nonprofit

Aprio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Partner to lead client engagements, expand market presence, mentor talent, and contribute to the firm’s long-term strategic direction. Partners act as stewards of the Aprio brand, delivering excellence in service while driving revenue growth.

The role focuses on client leadership and service delivery, business development, and talent development. You will recruit and oversee engagement teams, foster collaboration, and uphold high ethical standards across a multi-location firm.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of leadership within a professional services firm.
• Strong technical expertise and active CPA in Nonprofit Audit.
• 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.
• Drive revenue growth and market expansion through business development and partnerships.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent; oversee engagement teams and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client service

Mentoring

Education

CPA in Nonprofit Audit

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’relooking for a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm thatprovidesboundless opportunities to take your practice to the next level, we invite you to… Grow withAprio.

Position Overview

The Partner role atApriois a leadership position responsible for leading client engagements, expanding market presence,developingand mentoring talent, and contributing to the firm’slong termstrategic direction. Partners act as stewards of theApriobrand, delivering excellence in client service while driving revenue growth, operational effectiveness, andcross 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.

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

• Drive exceptional client experiences aligned withAprio’sservice standards.

Business Development & Growth

• Develop and execute growth plans that expandAprio’smarket presence in designated practice areas or industry niches.

• Build andmaintainstrong referral networks, strategic partnerships, and market relationships.

• Identifynew opportunities for service expansion, innovative offerings, andcrossfirmsynergies.

• RepresentApriointernally 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 with demonstrated track record of leadership within a professional services firm.

• Strong technical expertise and active CPA in the relevant discipline (Nonprofit Audit).

• 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

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

• Prior partner or executive leadership experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Apriois 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 andAprioAdvisory Group, LLC,operatein an alternative business structure, withAprioAdvisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, andAprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.