Audit & Assurance PartnerTalley LLPOrange California (Hybrid)About the FirmTalley LLP and its affiliated entitiesTalley Law Group LLP (TLG) Talley Capital Group LLC (TCG) and Talley Wealth Management LLC (TWM) (collectively Talley)is a full-service financial tax legal and consulting organization serving entrepreneurially driven businesses and their owners. Talley partners with clients as business advisors not just service providers constantly seeking innovative ways to strengthen their bottom line.Talley LLP was founded in 1989 with the mission of helping entrepreneurially driven businesses their owners and high net worth individuals to manage their financial affairs and to achieve their business objectives profitably and efficiently. Our professionals strive to become each clients Most Trusted Advisor (MTA) by delivering global solutions to our clients complex challenges and opportunities.Our services include:- Audit & Assurance services including financial reporting
- Tax compliance
- Tax planning and proactive advice
- Business consulting
- Estate planning business planning M&A and tax law services delivered through TLG
- Outsourced accounting controller and CFO services
- M&A growth-through-acquisition and operational consulting delivered through TCG
Talley is a boutique firm with 70 U.S.-based professionals and 2030 offshore/outsourced team members. Headquartered in Orange CA the firm has grown rapidly becoming a leading Orange County professional services provider. We embrace a hybrid work culture built on accountability results and exceptional client service delivered by professional motivated individuals.Position SummaryTalley LLP is seeking an Audit & Assurance Partner to lead and expand its audit and assurance practice. This role is ideal for an experienced public accounting leader ready to step into a client-facing partner role in a dynamic multidisciplinary firm environment.The incoming Partner will oversee existing client relationships manage and develop the A&A team and play a pivotal role in strategic firm growthboth through exceptional service delivery and through the expansion of a personal or firm-supported book of business.Youll work closely with other Partners and the executive team to integrate A&A solutions with Talleys Tax Legal Consulting and Wealth Management divisions ensuring clients receive coordinated high-value advisory support across the enterprise.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Strategic Growth- Lead the Audit & Assurance practice including financial reporting attestation and advisory engagements.
- Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand the practice to $57M in annual revenue within 35 years through new client acquisition cross-selling and thought leadership.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure effective collaboration across departments fostering seamless integration of the Audit & Assurance function with Tax CAS Consulting and Legal service lines.
- Oversee and contribute to firmwide leadership initiatives by guiding budgeting strategic planning and partner-level discussions to ensure alignment with long-term growth objectives.
- Represent Talley in the Orange County business community and relevant professional associations.
Client Advisory & Relationship Management- Serve as the engagement partner on audits reviews compilations and special projects.
- Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters (ASC 606 ASC 842 etc.).
- Advise privately held companies family offices and high-growth entrepreneurial clients.
- Provide strategic direction to expand value-added advisory services including internal controls valuations M&A due diligence and process improvement consulting that deepens client relationships and accelerate firm growth.
- Leverage the full Talley ecosystem to meet client needs including Audit Tax Legal and Consulting.
Operational Excellence- Provide strategic oversight of engagement planning risk assessment and quality control processes to ensure compliance with professional standards and alignment with firm objectives.
- Provide strategic oversight to ensure optimal resource allocation and workflow efficiency through the effective use of technology and AI-driven tools.
- Provide leadership and guidance in the firms adoption of AI-driven audit tools analytics and automation to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Oversee participation in peer reviews quality assurance initiatives and firm governance activities to uphold professional standards and continuous improvement.
Team Development- Provide strategic leadership mentoring and developing the next generation of Audit & Assurance leaders fostering a culture of excellence and continuous growth.
- Oversee the delivery of structured feedback professional development initiatives and leadership training to cultivate a high-performing Audit & Assurance team.
- Provide strategic oversight to attract develop and retain a high-performing Audit & Assurance team built on accountability collaboration and professional excellence.
Ideal Candidate Profile- Active CPA (California) required.
- 15 years of progressive public accounting experience with 5 years at the Partner or Director level.
- Provide leadership and oversight in managing and expanding a high-performing audit practice driving client growth profitability and long-term firm value.
- Demonstrate the ability to attract advise and retain privately held business clients through exceptional service trust-based relationships and value-driven advisory solutions.
- Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset focused on expanding the firms client base driving practice growth and building long-term equity value.
- Provide firmwide leadership in the application and interpretation of GAAP GAAS and related assurance standards to ensure technical excellence and compliance across all engagements.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership communication and relationship management skills to inspire teams strengthen client partnerships and advance firm objectives.
- Familiarity with CCH Engagement Knowledge Coach and AI-enabled tools preferred.
- Leverage existing client relationships and develop new ones with the support of the firms dedicated resources marketing initiatives and business development infrastructure to accelerate practice growth.
Why Talley LLP- Integrated advisory model connecting tax legal consulting and wealth management under one roof.
- Hybrid work flexibility with headquarters in Orange CA.
- Collaborative culturepartner group values transparency integrity and innovation.
- Entrepreneurial environment where you can shape your practice influence firm direction and share in long-term growth.
- Competitive partner compensation with performance-based incentives and equity potential.
Audit & Assurance PartnerTalley LLPOrange California (Hybrid)About the FirmTalley LLP and its affiliated entitiesTalley Law Group LLP (TLG) Talley Capital Group LLC (TCG) and Talley Wealth Management LLC (TWM) (collectively Talley)is a full-service financial tax legal and consulting organization ser...
Audit & Assurance PartnerTalley LLPOrange California (Hybrid)About the FirmTalley LLP and its affiliated entitiesTalley Law Group LLP (TLG) Talley Capital Group LLC (TCG) and Talley Wealth Management LLC (TWM) (collectively Talley)is a full-service financial tax legal and consulting organization serving entrepreneurially driven businesses and their owners. Talley partners with clients as business advisors not just service providers constantly seeking innovative ways to strengthen their bottom line.Talley LLP was founded in 1989 with the mission of helping entrepreneurially driven businesses their owners and high net worth individuals to manage their financial affairs and to achieve their business objectives profitably and efficiently. Our professionals strive to become each clients Most Trusted Advisor (MTA) by delivering global solutions to our clients complex challenges and opportunities.Our services include:- Audit & Assurance services including financial reporting
- Tax compliance
- Tax planning and proactive advice
- Business consulting
- Estate planning business planning M&A and tax law services delivered through TLG
- Outsourced accounting controller and CFO services
- M&A growth-through-acquisition and operational consulting delivered through TCG
Talley is a boutique firm with 70 U.S.-based professionals and 2030 offshore/outsourced team members. Headquartered in Orange CA the firm has grown rapidly becoming a leading Orange County professional services provider. We embrace a hybrid work culture built on accountability results and exceptional client service delivered by professional motivated individuals.Position SummaryTalley LLP is seeking an Audit & Assurance Partner to lead and expand its audit and assurance practice. This role is ideal for an experienced public accounting leader ready to step into a client-facing partner role in a dynamic multidisciplinary firm environment.The incoming Partner will oversee existing client relationships manage and develop the A&A team and play a pivotal role in strategic firm growthboth through exceptional service delivery and through the expansion of a personal or firm-supported book of business.Youll work closely with other Partners and the executive team to integrate A&A solutions with Talleys Tax Legal Consulting and Wealth Management divisions ensuring clients receive coordinated high-value advisory support across the enterprise.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Strategic Growth- Lead the Audit & Assurance practice including financial reporting attestation and advisory engagements.
- Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand the practice to $57M in annual revenue within 35 years through new client acquisition cross-selling and thought leadership.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure effective collaboration across departments fostering seamless integration of the Audit & Assurance function with Tax CAS Consulting and Legal service lines.
- Oversee and contribute to firmwide leadership initiatives by guiding budgeting strategic planning and partner-level discussions to ensure alignment with long-term growth objectives.
- Represent Talley in the Orange County business community and relevant professional associations.
Client Advisory & Relationship Management- Serve as the engagement partner on audits reviews compilations and special projects.
- Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters (ASC 606 ASC 842 etc.).
- Advise privately held companies family offices and high-growth entrepreneurial clients.
- Provide strategic direction to expand value-added advisory services including internal controls valuations M&A due diligence and process improvement consulting that deepens client relationships and accelerate firm growth.
- Leverage the full Talley ecosystem to meet client needs including Audit Tax Legal and Consulting.
Operational Excellence- Provide strategic oversight of engagement planning risk assessment and quality control processes to ensure compliance with professional standards and alignment with firm objectives.
- Provide strategic oversight to ensure optimal resource allocation and workflow efficiency through the effective use of technology and AI-driven tools.
- Provide leadership and guidance in the firms adoption of AI-driven audit tools analytics and automation to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Oversee participation in peer reviews quality assurance initiatives and firm governance activities to uphold professional standards and continuous improvement.
Team Development- Provide strategic leadership mentoring and developing the next generation of Audit & Assurance leaders fostering a culture of excellence and continuous growth.
- Oversee the delivery of structured feedback professional development initiatives and leadership training to cultivate a high-performing Audit & Assurance team.
- Provide strategic oversight to attract develop and retain a high-performing Audit & Assurance team built on accountability collaboration and professional excellence.
Ideal Candidate Profile- Active CPA (California) required.
- 15 years of progressive public accounting experience with 5 years at the Partner or Director level.
- Provide leadership and oversight in managing and expanding a high-performing audit practice driving client growth profitability and long-term firm value.
- Demonstrate the ability to attract advise and retain privately held business clients through exceptional service trust-based relationships and value-driven advisory solutions.
- Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset focused on expanding the firms client base driving practice growth and building long-term equity value.
- Provide firmwide leadership in the application and interpretation of GAAP GAAS and related assurance standards to ensure technical excellence and compliance across all engagements.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership communication and relationship management skills to inspire teams strengthen client partnerships and advance firm objectives.
- Familiarity with CCH Engagement Knowledge Coach and AI-enabled tools preferred.
- Leverage existing client relationships and develop new ones with the support of the firms dedicated resources marketing initiatives and business development infrastructure to accelerate practice growth.
Why Talley LLP- Integrated advisory model connecting tax legal consulting and wealth management under one roof.
- Hybrid work flexibility with headquarters in Orange CA.
- Collaborative culturepartner group values transparency integrity and innovation.
- Entrepreneurial environment where you can shape your practice influence firm direction and share in long-term growth.
- Competitive partner compensation with performance-based incentives and equity potential.
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