Principal, For-Profit Audit

Sikich•Brookfield, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal, For-Profit Audit role is responsible for business development of new For-Profit leads in the Milwaukee area, growing the Milwaukee office Sikich team, and driving project and team management with the Milwaukee For-Profit group. The position involves developing and maintaining strong relationships with For-Profit clients, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, mentoring audit staff, and collaborating with other departments. The role also requires staying current with industry trends and identifying growth opportunities within the For-Profit audit practice.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team management
Technical experience in For-Profit Industry - 15 years
CPA required
Strong business development and history of growth
Strong knowledge of For-Profit accounting standards and regulations.
Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

Responsibilities

Business Development of new For-Profit leads in the Milwaukee area
Grow the Milwaukee office Sikich team
Drive project and team management with the Milwaukee For-Profit group
Develop and maintain strong relationships with For-Profit clients, providing exceptional client service and addressing their unique needs.
Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices.
Mentor and develop audit staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth.
Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive services to For-Profit clients.
Stay current with industry trends and developments and proactively identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the For-Profit audit practice.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Insurance options
Wellness programs
Flexible time off policy
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.