Audit Partner, Not--Profit Practice

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15+ years, 3+ as Partner/Director

$280,000 – $300,000 Audit Partner – Not-for-Profit Practice

Compensation: $280,000 – $300,000 Base Salary + Performance Incentives

We are seeking an accomplished Audit Partner to lead and expand our Not-for-Profit (NFP) assurance practice in Gainesville, Florida. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned CPA with deep expertise serving nonprofit organizations, including charitable entities, foundations, associations, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and organizations receiving federal funding.

The Audit Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while providing strategic leadership to the assurance practice. This individual will be responsible for client relationship management, business development, engagement oversight, talent development, and overall practice growth.

This hybrid position offers the opportunity to combine client-facing leadership with operational and strategic responsibilities while maintaining flexibility in work location.

• Serve as the lead relationship partner for a portfolio of nonprofit and exempt organization clients.
• Provide strategic guidance on accounting, auditing, governance, compliance, and operational matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, finance committees, boards of directors, and audit committees.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional service delivery.

• Lead the planning, execution, and review of complex audit and assurance engagements.
• Oversee audits conducted in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance, and applicable nonprofit reporting requirements.
• Ensure engagement quality, risk management, and compliance with professional standards.
• Monitor practice performance, profitability, and resource allocation.

• Drive growth initiatives within the nonprofit sector.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing engagements.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, community events, and nonprofit associations.
• Build strategic relationships with community leaders, boards, and referral sources.

• Mentor and develop managers, senior managers, and emerging leaders.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on professional growth and client service excellence.
• Participate in recruiting, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive public accounting experience with significant assurance leadership responsibilities.
• Prior Partner, Principal, or Director-level experience preferred.
• Extensive experience serving Not-for-Profit organizations.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Single Audits and Uniform Guidance
• Government Auditing Standards
• Internal controls and risk assessment
• Board governance and advisory services
• Proven success in client management and business development.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing professional teams.

Experience serving organizations such as:

• Charitable and community foundations
• Educational institutions
• Healthcare and social service organizations
• Religious organizations
• Membership associations
• Arts and cultural organizations
• Federally funded nonprofit entities
• Performance-based incentives and partnership growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven leader with a strong reputation in the nonprofit sector, exceptional technical audit expertise, and a passion for mentoring professionals while driving practice growth. This individual combines strategic vision, business development acumen, and client service excellence to lead a thriving Not-for-Profit assurance practice.

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