In this episode, we sit down with Marc Walsh, Director at Altus Financial, one of Australia’s top 40 accounting firms based in Sydney. Marc’s path to becoming a partner is anything but traditional. When he graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, his dream was to tour America as a musician with his band. However, a series of pivotal moments led him to Sydney in 2007, where he began his accounting career at Altus—then a small firm with just 35 employees. Fast forward to today, and Altus has grown to over 110 people in NSW.

Although Marc entered the accounting world later in his career, his previous experience in sales played a key role in his success. His ability to sell, identify opportunities, and help build Altus' Tax Advisory service offering helped shape the firm’s growth.

Marc shares his insights on leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness as a director and how the role evolves once you reach partnership. For Marc, it’s no longer just about personal success—it’s about empowering those around you, fostering their growth, and delivering exceptional service to clients. His approach speaks volumes about his leadership and commitment to both his team and clients.

Marc’s journey will especially resonate with those who’ve made a career pivot later in life, showing that with the right mindset and support from a commercially savvy firm, achieving success and partnership is possible.