Job Description

If you are a CPA and want to leave public accounting, this may be the job for you! 

VP of CPA Partnerships (advisory role)

• Lead business development efforts focused on CPA firms, accounting practices, and real estate-focused professionals

• Generate new cost segregation engagements through cold outreach, warm relationships, networking, and strategic partnerships

• Act as the technical authority and trusted advisor on cost segregation for referral partners

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and refine go-to-market strategies

• Represent the company at industry events, meetings, and conferences

• Leverage existing internal infrastructure while helping build a new growth arm of the business

• Maintain strong relationships with investors, real estate owners, and accounting professionals

• Key Skills:
  • Client-Facing & Conversational: Comfortable engaging with people, building rapport, and creating meaningful professional relationships.
  • Persistent & Resilient: Able to handle rejection without becoming discouraged and continue moving forward with a positive attitude. Follows up proactively as well.
  • Articulate Communicator: Communicates clearly, confidently, and effectively with a variety of personalities.
  • Confident & Self-Assured: Believes in their abilities and is comfortable taking initiative and putting themselves out there.
  • Coachable & Adaptable: Open to feedback, listens to input, and can quickly apply what they learn to improve performance.
  • Go-Getter Mentality: Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take ownership
  • Positive Under Pressure: Maintains energy, professionalism, and motivation even when facing challenges or setbacks.
  • Active Listener: Listens carefully to understand others' needs and adjusts their approach accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA preferred

• 7+ years of experience in Public Accounting (Manager or Senior Manager level preferred) / business development in public accounting

• Proven experience in cost segregation (hands-on knowledge highly preferred)

• Demonstrated success in business development, sales, or revenue generation

• Ability to work independently and bring in business without extensive oversight

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and consultative sales skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and scale something new

The position requires related experience working in external relationship management
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibility
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Self-driven individual, ability to work with minimal direction

If this sounds like the type of opportunity you see yourself transitioning into next, contact Julie Gross at 605-705-6836. Resumes may be sent confidentially to julie.gross@gogpac.com. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.