Audit Partner- Private Equity Portfolio Companies

Crowe - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us! In this role, you will support the growth and development of the private equity audit practice in 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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SEC public companies
• Familiarity with technology, media & telecommunications, consumer goods, manufacturing & distribution industries

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career coaching and guidance
• Inclusive culture that values diversity