Certified Public Accountant
Byrne Dairy, Syracuse, NY, United States
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
Sapphire Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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
Sapphire Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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