Partner, Transaction Advisory Services

Aprio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio in Chicago is seeking a Partner to lead client engagements, expand market presence, and drive the firm's strategic direction. You will oversee senior engagements, mentor teams, and collaborate across practice areas to deliver exceptional client service and grow revenue.

As a senior leader, you will shape talent development, build partnerships, and uphold the highest ethical standards while guiding the firm through strategic initiatives and cross-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of leadership within a professional services firm.
• Strong technical expertise and CPA certification in Transactions.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and client expansion.
• Mentor and build high-performing cross-functional teams.
• High ethical standards and strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements with executive oversight and strategic guidance.
• Develop growth plans and expand Aprio’s market presence.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent across the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Strategic thinking

Mentoring & coaching

Business development

Executive leadership

Education

CPA (Transaction Advisory Services)

Job description

About Aprio

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

About Aprio

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

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

Position Overview

The Partner role at Aprio is a leadership position responsible for leading client engagements, expanding market presence, developing and mentoring talent, and contributing to the firm’s long term strategic direction. Partners act as stewards of the Aprio brand, delivering excellence in client service while driving revenue growth, operational effectiveness, and cross firm collaboration.

Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Service Delivery

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering high value strategic, technical, and operational guidance.
• Provide executive oversight on complex engagements to ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Maintain a strong understanding 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 cross firm synergies.
• 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, high trust environment 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 (Transaction Advisory Services).
• 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

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.