Cohen & Company
Assurance Partner, Private Funds
Cohen & Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Cohen & CompanyCertified Public AccountantsCohen & Company is seeking an
Assurance Partner
with a focus in
Private Funds , an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to client service to join our team!Cohen’s Private Funds practice consists of a suite of offerings, primarily focused on assurance, tax, and advisory services to private funds and their advisers. For the assurance practice, examples of such services are audits of private funds (including hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, digital asset funds, and other alternative investment strategies), as well as consultations on regulations, accounting positions, offshore jurisdictions, structuring and other ad-hoc matters. Value is typically driven through a model of high-touch and proactive client service and is supported by a strong compliance, operational, and technology infrastructure.Locations:Chicago, IL; Hunt Valley, MD; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown, OH; Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA; Buffalo or New York City, NY; Milwaukee, WIOpen to remote candidates in Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TXResponsibilities
Business Development/Market Leader:Responsible for strategy and growth of the firm’s services to Private Funds, including identifying market trends, leading opportunities, and developing go-to-market strategies/plans.Bridge go-to-market pursuits to internal business planning, including training focus, leadership pipeline, risk, and quality considerations, hiring and resource utilization, and margin management.Build strong relationships and interact regularly with clients, internal client partners and up-and-coming talent, external industry groups, Centers of Influence, industry Market Leaders in adjacent sectors, and Service Line Leaders.Establish sales and revenue goals, and actively manage a strategic business plan and opportunity pipeline that ensures these goals are met.Provide input on marketing, business development, BD expenditures, and priorities based on growth plans.Regularly communicate with the internal community to reinforce collaboration and team building.Actively monitor the health of opportunity pipeline.Client Experience:Technical excellence in audit and accounting matters for Private Funds.Actively client-facing; Serve and build relationships with clients and manage internal teams to timely deliver quality work.Develop/enhance a comprehensive audit approach to meet the needs of Private Funds clients.Adjust client pricing, strategy, and services as necessary.Evaluate engagement performance and metrics.Provide leadership to the annual client continuance process.Technical:Perform partner level assurance reviews and signoff.Serve as a go-to resource for technical questions or knowledge.Act as a technical and/or business leader both internally and externally.Be a student of the Firm, drawing in technical expertise from across the Firm.Qualifications
Required:Bachelor’s degree; CPA.12+ years of progressive experience within assurance at a public accounting firm.3+ years Partner level or equivalent experience.Proven thought leadership and advanced technical skills.Skills and Attributes for Success:Excellent communication skills.High leadership quotient; mentor to & developer of teams.Market facing; high integrity, strong market reputation.Rainmaker; ability to grow a book of business.Innovative & adaptable.Strong technician; advocate methodology enhancements.Ability to cross-sell; drive growth across service lines.Discipline & accountability.Humility & gratitude, balanced with confidence.About Cohen & Company
Named one of America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms by USA TODAY, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 800 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 12 offices in various states.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture.
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Assurance Partner
with a focus in
Private Funds , an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to client service to join our team!Cohen’s Private Funds practice consists of a suite of offerings, primarily focused on assurance, tax, and advisory services to private funds and their advisers. For the assurance practice, examples of such services are audits of private funds (including hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, digital asset funds, and other alternative investment strategies), as well as consultations on regulations, accounting positions, offshore jurisdictions, structuring and other ad-hoc matters. Value is typically driven through a model of high-touch and proactive client service and is supported by a strong compliance, operational, and technology infrastructure.Locations:Chicago, IL; Hunt Valley, MD; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown, OH; Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA; Buffalo or New York City, NY; Milwaukee, WIOpen to remote candidates in Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TXResponsibilities
Business Development/Market Leader:Responsible for strategy and growth of the firm’s services to Private Funds, including identifying market trends, leading opportunities, and developing go-to-market strategies/plans.Bridge go-to-market pursuits to internal business planning, including training focus, leadership pipeline, risk, and quality considerations, hiring and resource utilization, and margin management.Build strong relationships and interact regularly with clients, internal client partners and up-and-coming talent, external industry groups, Centers of Influence, industry Market Leaders in adjacent sectors, and Service Line Leaders.Establish sales and revenue goals, and actively manage a strategic business plan and opportunity pipeline that ensures these goals are met.Provide input on marketing, business development, BD expenditures, and priorities based on growth plans.Regularly communicate with the internal community to reinforce collaboration and team building.Actively monitor the health of opportunity pipeline.Client Experience:Technical excellence in audit and accounting matters for Private Funds.Actively client-facing; Serve and build relationships with clients and manage internal teams to timely deliver quality work.Develop/enhance a comprehensive audit approach to meet the needs of Private Funds clients.Adjust client pricing, strategy, and services as necessary.Evaluate engagement performance and metrics.Provide leadership to the annual client continuance process.Technical:Perform partner level assurance reviews and signoff.Serve as a go-to resource for technical questions or knowledge.Act as a technical and/or business leader both internally and externally.Be a student of the Firm, drawing in technical expertise from across the Firm.Qualifications
Required:Bachelor’s degree; CPA.12+ years of progressive experience within assurance at a public accounting firm.3+ years Partner level or equivalent experience.Proven thought leadership and advanced technical skills.Skills and Attributes for Success:Excellent communication skills.High leadership quotient; mentor to & developer of teams.Market facing; high integrity, strong market reputation.Rainmaker; ability to grow a book of business.Innovative & adaptable.Strong technician; advocate methodology enhancements.Ability to cross-sell; drive growth across service lines.Discipline & accountability.Humility & gratitude, balanced with confidence.About Cohen & Company
Named one of America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms by USA TODAY, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 800 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 12 offices in various states.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture.
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