Audit Partner- Private Equity Portfolio Companies

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At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

Support the growth and development of the private equity audit practice in New York with a focus on portfolio companies (PortCos).

You will be part of a highly skilled and performance-driven team, dedicated to providing unparalleled audit services to some of the world’s top private equity firms and their PortCos. You will be a trusted advisor to Crowe’s clients and your expertise will be critical in providing strategic advice, leading engagements, and delivering services under the highest standards of integrity and precision. You will develop and promote innovative ideas and business solutions that result in successful attraction of new clients as well as extended services to existing clients. 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of the audit process, adhering to quality assurance standards while providing exceptional client service

• Position team for successful engagement execution, quality results and client satisfaction by clearly working within project parameters, managing resources and processes while anticipating and resolving issues

• Develop a thorough assessment and understanding of client’s business needs and objectives to achieve desired results

• Actively participate in the execution of the firm’s audit growth strategy through the private equity channel

• Function as an industry leader leveraging an established professional reputation and network

• Promote innovative ideas and business solutions which result in allowable extended services to existing clients

• Work within budgetary and time constraints while providing high-level client satisfaction

• Help build a dedicated and motivated team of professionals to accomplish the vision and strategy serving as a role model providing mentorship and professional development

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards

Background and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master’s or advanced degree desirable

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required

• 12+ years of experience providing external financial statement audit services in public accounting

• 5+ years of supervisory experience

• Established expertise with private equity clients, operating through the private equity channel auditing PortCos

• Innovative and forward-thinking leader with a proven history in building, developing, and sustaining clients and teams while providing exceptional client service

• Ability to strategically plan for growth, cross-sell firm services while adhering to independence standards

• SEC public company experience desirable

• Experience within industries such as technology, media & telecommunications, consumer goods, manufacturing & distribution, or other private equity commercial industries relevant to the geography

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

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