Principal, Not-for-Profit Audit Services

Summary

An established public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Principal, Not-for-Profit Audit Services to join its leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven public accounting leader who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for client service, relationship management, and team development. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience serving not-for-profit organizations, a consultative approach to client engagement, and a demonstrated ability to mentor high-performing professionals while contributing to the continued success of a well-established practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex audit and assurance engagements for not-for-profit organizations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive teams, boards, and key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services
• Support business development initiatives through relationship-building, networking, and client service excellence.
• Mentor, coach, and develop audit professionals across multiple levels
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and long-term growth objectives
• Ensure engagement quality, compliance, and adherence to professional standards
• Support recruiting, retention, and talent development efforts

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 15+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Significant experience serving not-for-profit organizations
• Strong knowledge of audit and assurance standards
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and mentoring teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

The Ideal Candidate

• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented
• Relationship-driven with strong executive presence
• Strategic thinker and trusted advisor
• Proven leader with a commitment to developing talent
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
• Comfortable building and expanding professional networks

What You'll Find

• A highly visible leadership role
• Opportunity to influence practice strategy and growth
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Access to sophisticated clients and complex engagements
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentive opportunities
• Strong commitment to professional development and career growth

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established practice where leadership, client impact, and professional growth are valued.

Job Description

An established public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Principal, Not-for-Profit Audit Services to join its leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven public accounting leader who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for client service, relationship management, and team development. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience serving not-for-profit organizations, a consultative approach to client engagement, and a demonstrated ability to mentor high-performing professionals while contributing to the continued success of a well-established practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex audit and assurance engagements for not-for-profit organizations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive teams, boards, and key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services
• Support business development initiatives through relationship-building, networking, and client service excellence.
• Mentor, coach, and develop audit professionals across multiple levels
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic initiatives and long-term growth objectives
• Ensure engagement quality, compliance, and adherence to professional standards
• Support recruiting, retention, and talent development efforts

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 15+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Significant experience serving not-for-profit organizations
• Strong knowledge of audit and assurance standards
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and mentoring teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

The Ideal Candidate

• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented
• Relationship-driven with strong executive presence
• Strategic thinker and trusted advisor
• Proven leader with a commitment to developing talent
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
• Comfortable building and expanding professional networks

What You'll Find

• A highly visible leadership role
• Opportunity to influence practice strategy and growth
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Access to sophisticated clients and complex engagements
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentive opportunities
• Strong commitment to professional development and career growth

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established practice where leadership, client impact, and professional growth are valued.