CPA Partner / Successor Opportunity Confidential Mesa, AZ Job Details Full-time | Contract $95,000 - $125,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer relationship building CPA Investment management advisory services Bachelor's degree Portfolio management advisory services Accounting firm experience Financial goal setting advisory services Financial accounting Retirement planning advisory services Senior leadership Full Job Description We are a family-owned CPA practice in Mesa, Arizona with a 25-year history of serving loyal clients and building a strong reputation for trusted tax, accounting, and advisory services. As a well-established seven-figure firm, we are seeking a motivated CPA who is interested in more than just a job; we are looking for a future leader. This opportunity is ideal for a local CPA with approximately 5-10 years of public accounting experience who is entrepreneurial, strategic, and eager to play a significant role in the continued growth and leadership of the practice. The firm's owner plans to retire within approximately five years and is seeking the right individual to help lead the business, serve clients, and potentially pursue a partnership, succession, or merger opportunity.
What You'll Do:
- Manage and grow client relationships
- Prepare and review tax returns and financial statements
- Provide proactive tax planning and business advisory services
- Help oversee daily operations of the firm
- Mentor and support staff development
- Contribute to strategic planning and business growth initiatives
- Work closely with the owner to learn all aspects of firm management
- Gradually assume increasing leadership responsibilities
What We're Looking For:
- CPA license in good standing
- Approximately 5-10 years of public accounting experience; open to client mergers
- Strong tax and accounting knowledge
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinker with business acumen
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and solutions-oriented
- Desire to help lead and eventually transition into a senior leadership or ownership role
- Commitment to delivering exceptional client service
- Locally based in / around
Phoenix, AZ What We Offer:
- Established seven-figure practice with a strong reputation
- Loyal, long-term client base
- Stable and consistent workflow
- Direct mentorship from the firm's owner
- Meaningful influence on the future direction of the business
- Flexible structure depending on candidate goals: Employee with leadership track Equity partner opportunity Merger or succession discussion for the right candidate
- Clear pathway toward ownership and firm leadership
About Us:
For 25 years, our family-owned firm has prioritized long-term relationships, personalized service, and practical business advice. Our clients trust us because we care about their success and provide dependable guidance year after year. We are looking for an energetic, forward-thinking CPA who wants to build something meaningful, serve great clients, and become an integral part of the next chapter of our firm's success. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement describing their career goals and interest in leadership, partnership, or succession opportunities.
Pay:
$95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Retirement plan
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
cpa: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
State Board of Accountancy certificate (Required)
Work Location:
In person