Accounting & Assurance Leadership Opportunity

South Jersey / Greater Philadelphia Area Full-Time $150000$200000

212 is conducting a confidential search on behalf of an established professional services organization in the Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey market seeking an experienced accounting and assurance professional to join its leadership team.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an accomplished public accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative people-first leadership style. The successful candidate will play an important role in overseeing client engagements developing team members maintaining high standards of quality and helping guide the continued evolution of the practice.

This position is well suited for someone who enjoys remaining close to the work while also serving as a coach mentor and trusted resource to both colleagues and clients.

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
  
• Review complex work and provide technical guidance to engagement teams.
  
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients developing strong relationships with key stakeholders and leadership teams.
  
• Coach mentor and develop accounting professionals at varying stages of their careers.
  
• Balance hands-on engagement responsibilities with broader team and practice leadership.
  
• Help maintain strong standards around quality compliance documentation and client service.
  
• Collaborate with senior leadership on process improvements training initiatives and strategic priorities.
  
• Support the continued growth of client relationships and contribute to new business opportunities.
  
• Help foster a collaborative environment that encourages accountability professional development and adaptability.
  

• Active CPA license required.
  
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related discipline required.
  
• Significant progressive experience within public accounting including substantial audit and assurance experience.
  
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex client engagements.
  
• Strong technical accounting and assurance knowledge.
  
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.
  
• A leadership style centered around coaching collaboration and developing others.
  
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities deadlines and concurrent engagements.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Comfort working in an evolving environment and helping teams navigate change.
  
• A hands-on team-oriented approach someone equally comfortable providing strategic direction and working alongside the team when needed.
  

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership position within an established practice and work closely with senior leadership while helping shape the future of the department.

The organization is seeking someone who can bring credibility sound judgment technical strength and a modern approach to leadership while building strong relationships across the team and client base.

Compensation: $150000$200000 commensurate with experience.

This search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis by 212. Additional information regarding the organization and opportunity will be shared with qualified candidates at the appropriate stage of the process.