Audit AI Technology Director

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance technology initiatives focused on innovation, automation, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to modernize audit technology, tools, and workflows.
• Partner with assurance leadership to identify opportunities for digital transformation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee implementation and adoption of audit technologies, including data analytics, AI tools, workflow automation, and audit software platforms.
• Drive standardization and optimization of audit processes across teams and offices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, risk advisory, compliance, and firm leadership to align transformation initiatives with business goals.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies impacting the audit profession.
• Lead change management efforts, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful adoption of new processes and tools.
• Develop KPIs and reporting metrics to measure transformation success, audit efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Support talent development by mentoring audit professionals and promoting innovation-focused learning initiatives.
• Manage technology-related budgets, project timelines, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure technology initiatives maintain compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA required; additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, PMP, or Six Sigma are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in public accounting, audit, consulting, or transformation leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation, process improvement, or technology implementation projects.
• Knowledge of audit technologies, data analytics tools, automation platforms, and AI-driven audit solutions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and drive organizational change.
• Experience within a public accounting firm or professional services environment preferred.