Director - Audit Solution Product Management

About the Role

You will lead the “translation layer” of the Dynamic Audit Solution (DAS), converting complex audit methodology into intuitive, cloud-based software. You will manage a high-performing team of Agile Product Owners, Business Analysts, and User Experience (UX) experts and is accountable for product roadmap health, delivery pipeline efficiency, and team development. You will report to the Senior Director of Product Management. You will use either a hybrid in-office/remote, or 100% remote work pattern.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Product Owners, Business Analysts, and UX Designers to deliver the DAS vision and ongoing coordination with our technology partner across all workstreams
• Manage the delivery pipeline, ensuring a smooth flow of content to scrum teams and removing bottlenecks in the development lifecycle
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, leading projects to enhance story definition, user scenario development, and Agile ceremonies
• Lead product development collaboration with Methodology and Quality team leads to ensure that the team reflects risks, controls, and standard-setter requirements (PCAOB, ISA, GAAS) in the product
• Champion strategic requirement management, working with executive partners to align the product backlog with customer needs, strategic goals and the DAS transformative vision
• Create a "User-First" design philosophy, using UI/UX designers to incorporate high-fidelity mockups and usability testing results into the development process
• Be the DAS Subject Matter Expert, presenting product features and the work of scrum teams to internal partner groups and external audiences
• Oversee the creation of "smart" content, including checklists and automated auditing documents, ensuring they apply the intended technical designs

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in public accounting, audit methodology, or software product management (with at least 5 years in a leadership role)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Computer Science/IT

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (PCAOB, ISA, GAAS)
• Experience with cloud-based software development

Skills

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Understanding of software development life cycle

Benefits

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from. We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

Pay

The Annual Salary Range for this role is: $163,000- $181,000

Schedule

You will use either a hybrid in-office/remote, or 100% remote work pattern.

About Us

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.