Audit Partner | For-Profit

Description

Office Location: Appleton, Green Bay, or Oshkosh, WI

* This role is based out of one of our Wisconsin office locations and requires employees to live in Wisconsin, preferably within a commutable distance to the office. Candidates who currently reside in, or are willing to relocate to, the Appleton, Green Bay, or Oshkosh areas are strongly preferred.

KerberRose is seeking an experienced Audit Partner (or Partner-ready Senior Audit Manager) to lead and grow our For-Profit Audit practice. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an audit professional who thrives in a highly collaborative environment—working closely with partners, managers, and cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals. The ideal candidate values strong client relationships, people development, and long-term firm growth, while maintaining flexibility, balance, and a shared commitment to teamwork.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the lead relationship partner for a portfolio of for-profit audit and assurance clients
• Lead complex audit and SSARS engagements from planning through issuance
• Provide executive-level guidance on GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk matters
• Act as a trusted business advisor to closely held and mid-market clients
• Drive organic growth through client expansion, referrals, and targeted business development
• Mentor and develop audit managers and staff; support recruiting and succession planning
• Collaborate with firm leadership on audit strategy, service offerings, and practice growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license required
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including audit leadership at the Senior Manager level
• Strong experience serving for-profit entities
• Proven ability to lead client relationships, develop teams, and contribute to practice growth
• Excellent communication, leadership, a commitment to internal collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Why KerberRose

KerberRose offers a partner experience with autonomy and flexibility—without the bureaucracy of larger firms. Our culture is relationship-driven, supportive, and grounded in trust. We believe great leaders thrive when they’re empowered to shape their practice and career.

Our core values:

• Honesty • Integrity • Respect • Balanced Life • Community Oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive partner or partner-track compensation
• Business development incentives and profit-sharing opportunities
• Employer-matching 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Continuing Professional Education and leadership development support
• Wellness reimbursement and flexible workplace practices
• Student Loan Repayment Program

KerberRose is nationally recognized for its flexible workplace practices and is proud to be named one of Inside Public Accounting’s Top 200 Firms.