Director, Quality Control

Overview

The organization is seeking a Quality Control Director to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all audit engagements. This role involves reviewing audit workpapers, financial statements, and related documentation to ensure adherence to professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements. The position requires close collaboration with audit teams to provide guidance, feedback, and training aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of audit processes.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting and auditing professional practice policies, standards, libraries, and templates.
• Review financial statements and work papers to ensure deliverables comply with accounting and auditing standards.
• Apply GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS procedures consistently in complex situations and prepare technical consultation memoranda.
• Serve as a key member of the Audit and Accounting Committee.
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting and audit standards.
• Act as a technical resource for partners, managers, and staff.
• Stay current with auditing standards, regulations, and best practices, ensuring audit procedures and documentation align accordingly.
• Collaborate with audit leadership to develop and improve audit methodologies, templates, and tools.
• Assist in developing and presenting continuing professional education program materials.
• Support internal monitoring and reporting of quality control processes, including tracking key performance indicators and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and training to audit teams on quality control policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in, oversee, and implement the firm’s annual internal inspection and peer review as part of the monitoring process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public accounting; quality control experience is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, and audit methodology.
• Significant experience with not-for-profit, commercial, uniform guidance, and employee benefit plans (including defined contribution, defined benefit pension, health and welfare plans, multi-employer, and multiple employer plans).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Prior experience in quality control or a similar role within a CPA firm's Audit Department is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and quality control principles.
• Proficient in auditing software, Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant tools.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with audit teams and communicate quality control guidelines.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.