Overview
This role involves supporting the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services by providing technical guidance, quality review support, and practical resources to engagement teams. The Manager in the Audit Technical Resource Group applies professional standards to complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters, helping teams navigate technical issues and maintain compliance with firm and regulatory requirements.
Through technical consultation, training, and collaboration, this position strengthens the capabilities of client-facing professionals, promotes consistency in the application of professional standards, and contributes to the commitment to audit quality and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
Technical Execution
- Perform Report Quality Reviews (RQRs) across various engagement types and industries
- Research, analyze, and formally document technical accounting and auditing issues to ensure GAAP compliance
- Respond to advanced technical inquiries using professional standards and research tools
- Develop and update technical tools, templates, training materials, and whitepaper guidance on complex accounting issues
- Participate in internal inspections, peer reviews, and quality management activities, including documentation and follow-up
- Deliver and support technical training through firmwide programs such as webinars and newsletters
- Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, including new and emerging guidance
- Maintain current knowledge of GAAP, professional standards, and technology platforms relevant to assurance services
Workflow, Communication & Collaboration
- Support staff with ad hoc technical, quality, risk, and independence matters
- Contribute to innovation and compliance initiatives within the Audit practice
- Enhance marketing efforts by contributing thought leadership articles, whitepapers, and guidance on technical matters
- Collaborate with Audit leadership to support execution of technical quality and operational initiatives across the Audit practice
- Partner with internal communications on current assurance and accounting concepts, process improvements, and changes
Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's degree is a plus)
- Active CPA license in good standing
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting or audit services with a technical focus
- Demonstrated experience researching, interpreting, and applying accounting and auditing standards to complex matters
- Experience mentoring or supervising audit professionals
- Solid background in US GAAP and knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts
- Ability to research technical issues and create or review documentation and memos supporting accounting and internal control matters
Equal Opportunity Statement
The employer is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.
Application Policy
Resumes must be submitted directly by candidates or through referrals from current employees. Resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies or fee-based referral services will not be considered unless there is a signed vendor contract. No fees will be paid to recruiters or agencies without a signed vendor contract.