Senior Assurance Leader: Path to Equity Ownership

Orion Placement; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a respected public accounting leader eager for equity partnership in ~2–3 years. Lead audit, review, compilation, and advisory engagements while shaping client strategy and staff development.

You'll manage relationships with owners and executives, influence firm growth, and mentor professionals in a high-impact role with defined ownership path. On-site with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate; remote not available.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Meaningful public accounting experience with audit, review, compilation, tax, and/or advisory exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and professional standards.
• Proven client relationship, engagement management, and leadership skills.
• Experience with privately held businesses and employee benefit plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements from planning through completion
• Serve as a primary client relationship manager and trusted advisor to business owners and leadership teams
• Review financial statements, engagement workpapers, and reporting for quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Advise clients on financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, operations, and business planning
• Provide guidance on U.S. GAAP and professional accounting standards
• Support tax planning and client tax consultation when appropriate
• Manage multiple engagements, priorities, deadlines, and client expectations
• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals
• Help transition and expand client relationships while contributing to business development
• Partner with firm leadership on succession planning, ownership transitions, acquisitions, and other strategic client needs

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Strategic advisory

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

Job description

Orion Placement in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a respected public accounting leader eager for equity partnership in ~2–3 years. Lead audit, review, compilation, and advisory engagements while shaping client strategy and staff development.

You'll manage relationships with owners and executives, influence firm growth, and mentor professionals in a high-impact role with defined ownership path. On-site with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate; remote not available.