Partner

Higher Talent is excited to conduct a search for an experienced and driven Partner for Noseworthy Chapman – Chartered Professional Accountants, located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

WHO WE ARE:

Noseworthy Chapman is a team of professionals who share an entrepreneurial spirit for success. We’ve chosen to build our careers and raise our families in Newfoundland and Labrador, giving us a grounded, local perspective on what it takes to live, work, and thrive here.

We are the largest independent firm of Chartered Professional Accountants in the province, with a team of more than 50. We pride ourselves on delivering practical, forward-thinking advice to help our clients operate, grow, and succeed in an ever-changing economic landscape.

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Small & Medium Employers for ten consecutive years, we maintain a people-first culture grounded in professional development, collaboration, and high performance.

To learn more about us, please visit Noseworthy Chapman.

THE ROLE:

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a well-established, locally rooted firm while continuing to grow your professional legacy. As a Partner, you will play a key role in client leadership, business development, and firm strategy, while mentoring the next generation of professionals.

At Noseworthy Chapman, you’re not just joining a firm, you’re becoming part of a community. We value independence, integrity, and initiative, and we’re committed to building a firm where both our clients and our people can thrive.

ABOUT YOU:

Experience, Education, and Professional Development:

• Proven leadership experience (15 + years) in public practice or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and licensed (or licensable).
• A proven track record of leading complex client relationships across assurance, tax and advisory.
• Strong commercial instinct, with demonstrated success in business development, revenue growth, and opportunity identification.
• Credibility as a trusted advisor, with the judgment and technical depth to guide clients through complex financial, operational, and strategic decisions.
• Experience working with privately held and/or owner-managed businesses.
• A people-focused leadership style – skilled at mentoring, developing, and having thoughtful conversations with senior team members.
• A values-driven approach, grounded in integrity, sound judgment, and professional excellence.
• Strategic perspective and strong time management skills, enabling you to balance client leadership, business growth, and firm-level responsibilities.

Key Functions and Competencies:

• Lead and grow a portfolio of clients across assurance, tax, and advisory services, delivering practical guidance on complex financial and operational decisions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term, trust-based relationships with clients and prospects, including representing the firm in the market.
• Drive business development and revenue growth by identifying opportunities and contributing to firm-wide growth initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers and senior staff through effective feedback and thoughtful conversations.
• Contribute to firm leadership, governance, and strategic planning, supporting shared outcomes across the practice.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional quality and compliance.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• An attractive total compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for equity participation.
• A clear path to leadership within a respected, growing firm.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with local decision-making.
• Office-based position in St. John’s, NL, with periodic travel attending out of province conferences.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are ready to step into this exciting opportunity and bring your leadership, expertise and passion for accounting to Noseworthy Chapman, apply today!

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