Manager, System of Quality Management & Audit Quality

Accountabilities:

The Manager, System of Quality Management & Audit Quality will oversee quality monitoring, risk assessment, remediation, and reporting activities to ensure the effectiveness of the organization’s audit quality framework. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement of the System of Quality Management in accordance with applicable professional standards, including SQMS 1 and PCAOB QC 1000.
• Contribute to the quality risk assessment process by identifying and evaluating quality risks and supporting the design, implementation, and documentation of appropriate responses.
• Plan and execute SoQM monitoring activities, including testing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of quality responses and controls.
• Evaluate and document testing results, exceptions, and observations, developing clear, evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Coordinate monitoring and testing activities across multiple process owners, managing schedules, dependencies, deadlines, and outstanding action items.
• Provide direction and oversight to team members involved in monitoring and testing, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing coaching and feedback.
• Evaluate findings from quality monitoring, internal and external inspections, engagement reviews, and other sources of audit quality information.
• Conduct and facilitate root cause analyses, collaborating with stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate appropriate remedial actions.
• Support the annual evaluation of the SoQM by analyzing deficiencies, remediation progress, recurring trends, emerging risks, and other relevant information.
• Prepare concise reports, dashboards, presentations, and leadership communications covering monitoring results, quality trends, deficiencies, and remediation activities.
• Analyze audit quality indicators, inspection results, root cause analyses, and other quality data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Support internal and external inspection programs, including PCAOB inspections, peer reviews, internal engagement inspections, and other quality reviews.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, audit methodologies, tools, templates, training materials, and other resources supporting audit quality.
• Monitor changes in professional standards and regulatory requirements, assessing their potential impact on quality management policies and processes.
• Apply sound professional judgment, maintain appropriate professional skepticism, and escalate significant quality matters to leadership when necessary.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced public accounting professional with strong auditing knowledge, a solid understanding of U.S. accounting and regulatory standards, and experience in quality management or controls-based audit work. They should be analytical, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining objectivity and effective relationships with stakeholders. Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; an advanced degree is an advantage.
• At least six years of relevant public accounting experience, including significant exposure to U.S. GAAP.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. generally accepted auditing standards and demonstrated experience applying professional auditing standards in practice.
• Experience in one or both of the following areas is preferred:
  • System of Quality Management, audit quality, professional practice, internal inspections, monitoring, remediation, or related quality management activities.
  • Audits of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) or comparable controls-based audit engagements, including testing control design and operating effectiveness, evaluating exceptions, and documenting conclusions.
  • Familiarity with PCAOB auditing and quality control standards, AICPA quality management standards, and related regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to interpret testing results, assess complex information, identify trends, and develop evidence-based conclusions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to maintain professional objectivity and skepticism.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings clearly to leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and drive initiatives through completion.
  • Ability to research, learn, and implement quality management tools, auditing technologies, and process improvements.
  • Demonstrated independence, accountability, sound professional judgment, and the ability to prioritize competing demands and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, or quality management tools is an advantage.
  • Fluency in English, with strong speaking, reading, and writing skills.

  Benefits:

  • Opportunity to influence audit quality and strengthen a comprehensive quality management framework.
  • Professional development through exposure to evolving auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management practices.
  • Collaboration with assurance leadership and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
  • Opportunities to contribute to process improvement, quality governance, and inspection readiness initiatives.
  • Inclusive and equitable working environment that values professional growth and diverse perspectives.
  • Standard working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as required by workload and deadlines.
  • Periodic travel for firm meetings, inspections, training, and other assurance-related activities.
  • Workplace accommodations available upon request during the recruitment and selection process.