Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

• North Carolina Association of CPAs
• February 12, 2024
• Raleigh, NC

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About NCACPA

For over 100 years, the North Carolina Association of CPAs has successfully served the accounting profession and North Carolina community, while providing superior member service to over 12,000 members across the state.

To fulfill its mission, the North Carolina Association of CPAs (‘the Association’ or ‘NCACPA’) seeks to enhance the accounting profession and the community it serves through advocacy, connections, education, and resources. Through its 30+ committees, task forces, and advisory groups, the NCACPA regularly interacts with the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners, North Carolina General Assembly, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, and other regulators who shape state and national accounting standards.

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, the Association has a $7.2 million budget and a 30-person staff. It is governed by a dedicated and professional Board of Directors invested in the future of the profession.

NCACPA plays a prominent role regionally and nationally in guiding and shaping the future of the profession. The organization is well-poised to provide critical thought leadership related to the challenges facing the profession today and in the future.

NCACPA delivers its mission through several strategic initiatives, including :

NCACPA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :   The Association is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its membership, leadership, staff, and business relationships. The Association will continue to grow the accounting profession and strengthen the CPA pipeline by increasing diversity within the profession, especially by creating greater access for historically marginalized students and professionals. NCACPA believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts must be one of many efforts prioritized to ensure the adaptability and sustainability of the Association and the broader accounting profession.

The North Carolina Association of CPAs oversees the following additional organizations :

NC CPA Political Action Committee

NCACPA strives to represent the profession’s interests in areas of public policy formation, standard-setting, and rule-making that impact our members, the accounting profession, and North Carolina’s business climate. Through the NC CPA Political Action Committee, we identify and support the election of candidates for state office who share our viewpoint on policy issues important to the profession. From the North Carolina General Assembly to Capitol Hill, NCACPA works to influence change that advances the CPA profession and our state’s business climate.

NC CPA Foundation

Since 1984, the Foundation has worked in partnership with NCACPA to provide scholarships to students wanting to explore an accounting career and understand the opportunities that come with the CPA credential. The Foundation has awarded over $2 million in scholarships, impacting nearly 1,700 accounting students in North Carolina.

For more information on the North Carolina Association of CPAs, please visit .

The Opportunity

The next CEO will build upon over a century of excellence in supporting the CPA profession in North Carolina and beyond. Working collaboratively with the board, staff, members, and partners, the CEO will lead NCACPA in setting a clear vision for the Association’s next chapter, developing a strategic approach to maximizing its impact and value to membership and the profession.

The Association is seeking a leader who will elevate the future course of the organization and address challenges facing the profession head-on, which includes promoting programs and initiatives with partners; diversifying revenue streams; delivering high-caliber and engaging experiences and resources for members; equipping teams and members with the knowledge and skills to embrace a rapidly evolving digital landscape; and fostering ongoing membership growth and engagement. While the profession is facing challenges related to a declining pipeline and technological advances, NCACPA is well-poised to modernize its existing business model, given its strong financial position and the creativity, resilience, and dedication of the Association’s staff, board, membership, and partners.

The CEO will serve as an influential voice, locally and nationally, regarding issues impacting CPAs and the accounting profession. This executive will attract, lead, and retain a high-performing staff that will work as a team to retain the Association’s status as a premiere membership organization and advocate for CPAs regionally and nationally. A visionary leader, the CEO will oversee the organization’s operations, culture, values, talent, and financial performance consistent with the Association’s strategic goals as it continues to grow and evolve.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics :

Strategic & Visionary Leader

Innovative & Experienced Organizational Leader

Strong Relationship Builder & Collaborator

Passionate Ambassador

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $300,000 - $350,000 with a generous benefits package.

Relocation to the Raleigh area is required. Employees are currently on a hybrid in-person schedule.

Contact

Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Corina Benitz and Molly Brennan of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role, please submit your materials by or email the Koya team directly at . All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.

NCACPA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy— The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World —guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

At Koya, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.

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