Join a premier mid-sized CPA firm in Parsippany, NJ where you will lead high-quality private company audits, serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, and follow a defined path toward partnership.

What you'll doLead multiple concurrent audit engagements - planning through issuance - for a diverse portfolio of closely held businesses and middle-market private companies across various industries.

Serve as the primary relationship owner for each client, advising business owners and executives on financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic business matters.

Review and sign off on audit workpapers, financial statements, and disclosure notes, maintaining the firm's high standards for GAAP and GAAS compliance.

Coach, mentor, and deliver timely performance feedback to audit seniors and associates, actively developing the next generation of firm leadership.

Manage engagement economics end-to-end: budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation across your book of engagements.

Identify internal control weaknesses and operational improvements for clients and communicate findings clearly to executive leadership.

Collaborate with firm partners on practice development, client retention, and identifying service expansion opportunities.

What you need5+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong focus on financial statement audits for private companies.

Active CPA license (required).Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle audit engagements and lead staff teams within a CPA firm environment.

Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and private-company financial reporting requirements.

Ability to work on-site in Parsippany, NJ.Nice to haveExperience across multiple private-company industries (e.g., manufacturing, real estate, professional services, construction).Prior involvement in firm business development or client proposal processes.

Familiarity with audit technology platforms used by mid-sized regional firms.

Experience mentoring staff toward promotion-ready performance levels.

Pay & benefitsBase salary: $145,000 - $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) with firm matching contribution.

Generous PTO and paid firm holidays.

Busy-season hours that are meaningfully below 4 and large national firm averages.

Defined career-progression framework with an accelerated, transparent path to partnership.

Continuous professional development and CPE support.

Location & scheduleParsippany, NJ (Morris County / Greater NYC metro area) - On-site, Full-timeThis role is based at the firm's Parsippany office. Candidates should be commutable to this location.

About & how to applyWe are a Parsippany-based CPA firm that pairs the technical depth and client caliber of a large national practice with the culture, mentorship, and agility of a close-knit regional firm. We invest in our people and promote from within - this role is a genuine stepping stone to the partnership track.