Audit Partner, Private Equity

Overview

This role is within the Audit department and is located in the United States. Compensation is $300,000 - $500,000 / year.

The organization is seeking an experienced Private Equity Audit Partner to lead and expand an alternative investment audit practice. This individual will serve as a technical leader and strategic advisor, responsible for client service, business development, and team growth, with a focus on private equity fund audits and investment company accounting.

Responsibilities

Private Equity Audit Leadership

• Lead complex private equity fund audits, including multi-tier structures, SPVs, co-investment vehicles, and management companies.
• Provide technical leadership in investment company accounting, fair value measurements, and fund economics.
• Oversee audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables and regulatory compliance.
• Advise clients on valuation methodologies, fund structures, and accounting implications of investment transactions.

Technical Expertise & Quality Oversight

• Maintain deep knowledge of GAAP, investment company accounting, and alternative asset fund reporting.
• Provide guidance on:
  • Fair value measurements (ASC 820)
  • Capital account mechanics, including waterfall allocations and carried interest
  • Management fee and expense structures
• Support development of internal technical expertise by mentoring team members on complex valuation and audit topics.

Practice Growth & Business Development

• Lead strategic initiatives to grow the private equity audit practice.
• Transition and manage an existing book of business while cultivating new client relationships.
• Develop relationships with fund managers, institutional investors, fund administrators, legal counsel, and valuation specialists.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to cross-sell services across tax and advisory practices.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to General Partners, CFOs, and fund leadership teams.
• Provide proactive insight into accounting developments, fund operations, and industry trends.
• Strengthen the organization’s position as a trusted partner across the entire fund lifecycle.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a private equity fund audit team.
• Foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on excellence and innovation.
• Support career development pathways for audit professionals interested in alternative investments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10–20+ years of experience in public accounting with a focus on private equity or alternative investment funds.
• CPA License required.
• Significant experience leading complex private equity fund audits.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior client relationships and engagement teams.
• Deep technical expertise in private equity fund audits and alternative investment structures.
• Strong understanding of fair value frameworks, valuation methodologies, and investment accounting.
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to build and scale a practice area.
• Excellent client relationship management and advisory skills.
• Strong business development and networking abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial firm environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts into clear business insights.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across service lines.
• Experience building or expanding a private equity or alternative investments practice.
• Experience transitioning or managing a portable book of business.
• Prior leadership experience at the Partner or Managing Director level.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation: $300,000–$500,000+ annually.
• Revenue-based incentive compensation tied to individual and firm performance.
• Candidates who bring an established book of business will be considered for Equity Partner designation.
• Final offer amounts may vary from the ranges listed above and may be adjusted over time.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage — medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement & Financial Planning Support — 401(k) with match and financial wellness programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off — vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer days.
• Flexible Work Arrangements — hybrid or remote options and flexible hours.
• Performance-Based Bonus — discretionary bonuses.
• Professional Development Opportunities — tuition reimbursement, certifications, and mentorship.
• Career Growth & Internal Mobility — clear paths for advancement and role transitions.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture — DEI initiatives, employee resource groups, and wellness programs.

Location

United States