Certified Public Accountant

Senior CPA / Future Partner

Valuation & Advisory Focus

Location: Syracuse, NY (East Syracuse)

Compensation: $110,000 – $140,000 (flexible based on experience and long-term potential)

Overview

Our client, a well-established public accounting firm in the Syracuse area, is seeking a CPA with strong client-facing skills and leadership potential to step into a future partner / ownership track role.

This individual will have the opportunity to transition into ownership over time, inheriting client relationships and playing a key role in the firm’s long-term success. This is a high-level advisory role — not a transactional accounting position.

This Role Offers:

• Clear path toward partnership and equity ownership
• Opportunity to inherit and grow an established client base
• Approximately 50/50 mix of tax/accounting and valuation/litigation work
• Exposure to:
• Business valuation
• Litigation support (divorce, disputes, expert analysis)
• Minimal focus on bookkeeping or payroll — primarily higher-level client advisory work
• Firm will support and fund CVA certification

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise clients on complex tax and financial matters
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Participate in and/or lead business valuation and litigation support engagements
• Work directly with partners on client strategy and firm growth
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
• Gradually assume ownership of key client relationships

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 5–12 years of public accounting experience
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to operate independently in a client-facing role
• Interest in long-term growth, leadership, and ownership

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in business valuation
• Experience in forensic accounting or litigation support
• CVA designation or interest in pursuing (firm-supported)
• Experience managing client relationships or leading engagements

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $110K – $140K , depending on experience and potential
• Additional upside tied to performance and long-term growth
• Clear path to partnership / ownership
• Strong work-life balance

Why This Role?

• Succession-driven opportunity with real ownership potential
• Focus on high-value advisory work, not transactional accounting
• No book of business required — inherit and grow existing relationships
• Unique exposure to valuation and litigation work
• Join a stable, relationship-driven firm with long-tenured clients

Ideal Candidate

This role is best suited for a CPA who:

• Wants more client ownership and long-term upside
• Is interested in expanding into valuation and advisory work
• Values both professional growth and work-life balance

How to Apply

Submit a resume to cnyjobs@hiresapphire.com for immediate and confidential consideration.

Sapphire Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.