Audit Partner
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert is hiring an Audit Partner to help build its commercial audit practice in Louisville. The role serves middle-market, private equity-backed, and public companies, with an ideal candidate bringing experience across middle-market commercial industries such as Industrials (including manufacturing, distribution, and consumer goods) and/or Professional Services. The role is based at the Louisville office, with limited travel expected. This is a market-facing partnership role focused on expanding the practice through a strong professional network, business development, client growth, and collaboration with other firm leaders. The Audit Partner will execute the Firm and Audit Service Line vision, strategy, and goals for the Louisville practice; develop and coach professionals; foster collaboration across service lines and stakeholders; and help drive the practice’s economic results. Cherry Bekaert describes its environment as entrepreneurial and supportive, combining large-firm resources with small-firm flexibility. The firm offers performance-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.
Requirements
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
- Experience with a large local, regional, or national public accounting firm.
- Demonstrated client service and business development skills leading to growth.
- Strong leadership and staff development skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with middle-market commercial industries, including Industrials (manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods) and/or Professional Services.
- A strong professional network and experience engaging in business development opportunities with other firm leaders.
Responsibilities
- Grow the practice by expanding services to existing clients, cross-selling with other advisory practices, and obtaining new clients.
- Execute the Firm and Audit Service Line vision, strategy, and goals for the Louisville audit practice, and support other leaders in executing the strategic plan.
- Develop and coach professionals within the practice while building a talent pipeline.
- Drive consistency, collaboration, and communication among Service Line, Market Leaders, Shared Service Leaders, Advisory and Industry Leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Help drive economic results throughout the practice, as evidenced by key performance indicators.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages based on performance.
- Annual bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision care.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including a firmwide week off for the 4th of July.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid Care Leave.
- Other programs intended to enhance personal and work life and provide financial protection.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development, career advancement, and performance and rewards opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
