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Audit Partner (Chicago)

Aprio· Assurance – Audit
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Hybrid (Chicago, IL)ExecutivePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Partner role leading client engagements, expanding market presence, developing and mentoring talent, and contributing to the firm’s long-term strategic direction. Acts as steward of the Aprio brand, delivering client service excellence while driving revenue growth, operational effectiveness, and cross-firm collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering high value strategic, technical, and operational guidance.
  • Provide executive oversight on complex engagements to ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging business needs that impact client operations.
  • Drive exceptional client experiences aligned with Aprio’s service standards.
  • Develop and execute growth plans that expand Aprio’s market presence in designated practice areas or industry niches.
  • Build and maintain strong referral networks, strategic partnerships, and market relationships.
  • Identify new opportunities for service expansion, innovative offerings, and cross firm synergies.
  • Represent Aprio internally and externally as a leader committed to firm culture and values.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent within the practice area.
  • Lead engagement teams by modeling accountability, collaboration, and advocacy for employee growth.
  • Provide performance oversight, career coaching, and succession planning support.
  • Foster a diverse, inclusive, high trust environment that enables teams to excel.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience with demonstrated track record of leadership within a professional services firm.
  • Strong technical expertise and active CPA in the relevant discipline (Audit).
  • Proven success driving revenue growth, client expansion, and practice development.
  • Reputation for exceptional client service, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and build high performing teams.
  • High ethical standards.

Skills

Required:Leadership experience in a professional services firmCPA in AuditRevenue growth & business development
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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