Accountants and Consultants
We want you to be successful in your career at Kennedy and Coe and we offer several different paths on that road to success. We also provide you with training and tools necessary to assist you in your development and performance. The information provided below will help you understand our structure and the career progression available at Kennedy and Coe.

Associate: generally are entry-level accountants and consultants. You are beginning to apply the concepts and principles learned through your college education and are gaining exposure to the different practice areas of accounting. You are assigned a supervisor and a buddy to assist you in your development. Opportunities are provided for client contact and interaction. The firm provides you over 150 hours of training in your first two years of employment in the areas of technical skill, software use and soft skill development. Leadership and supervision opportunities are also introduced.

Senior Associate: as a senior associate, you generally have 3 to 4 years experience in public accounting or your area of expertise. You are beginning to manage more complex projects and now have supervisory responsibilities. You will train and help coach those you supervise. You are provided opportunities to bring your expertise to your work group. You have direct client interaction and have responsibility for business development. Training is provided that will enhance your technical expertise, as well as your supervisory and leadership skills.

Manager: you now have management responsibilities and supervise and lead groups of staff on completion of projects and engagements. You will manage client relationships and bring value to them by consistent and direct communications. Through these interactions you identify opportunities for additional business development. You now have substantial technical abilities and provide your expertise and collaborate with the various industry groups across the firm. You are responsible for the development of staff and coach them in their career progression and are a leader within the firm. Your training is more customized to your area of technical expertise and provides further enhancement of your leadership skills.

Member: you are now one of the owners of the firm. You have much influence among the firm’s industry and general practice groups. You have the ultimate responsibility for providing value and creating business solutions for our clients that enhances their well-being and continue to develop strong relationships with them. You actively search for business and client development opportunities. You are responsible for the success of your industry group and the firm, as well as for the development and advancement of your staff. You use your creative abilities to develop strategies to resolve issues affecting the firm, its staff, clients and the profession.

Other Positions
For positions other than accountants and consultants, advancement opportunities are provided based upon responsibilities of the position and your contribution to your work group and the firm.

With all positions, you and the firm share joint ownership in your development.