About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Senior Assurance Manager, CPA | Path to Equity Partner opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a respected public accounting team in a high-impact leadership role with a defined path to equity partnership in approximately 2 to 3 years
Build trusted, long-term relationships with business owners and executives while serving as a true strategic advisor
Lead a diverse mix of audit, review, compilation, financial reporting, advisory, and consulting engagements
Work closely with firm leadership and have meaningful influence on clients, staff development, and the future growth of the practice
Mentor talented professionals while expanding your own leadership, client management, and business development experience
Enjoy the stability of an established firm with the opportunity to shape your long-term career and ownership path
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is primarily an on-site leadership opportunity, with hybrid flexibility considered for the right candidate. Fully remote arrangements are not available.
Note
An active CPA license is required. Candidates should bring approximately 8 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, including meaningful public accounting experience and a strong background in assurance engagements, client relationships, and team leadership.
About Us
We are an established West Michigan accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses, professionals, organizations, and their owners with assurance, tax, consulting, and strategic financial services. Our team values long-term client relationships, technical excellence, practical business advice, and a collaborative approach to serving clients. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
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
Ability to mentor staff and confidently advise business owners and senior leaders
Why You Will Love Working Here
This is an opportunity to move beyond simply managing engagements and become an influential leader with a genuine path to ownership. You will work directly with clients, partners, and developing professionals while helping shape relationships and decisions that have long-term impact. If you are looking for meaningful leadership responsibility, strong client interaction, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to progress toward equity partnership, this role offers an uncommon next step in public accounting.
JPC-2124
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.