Director, Quality Control

About the role

The Quality Control Director ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all audit engagements. They review audit workpapers, financial statements, and related documentation to ensure adherence to professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements. They collaborate with audit teams, providing guidance, feedback, and training to enhance the quality and efficiency of audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Firm’s accounting and auditing professional practice policies, standards, library, and templates.
• Assist in the review of financial statements and work papers to ensure deliverables are technically sound in accordance with accounting and auditing standards.
• Apply GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS procedures consistently within complex situations and write technical consultation memoranda on these standards/issues.
• Key member of the firm’s Audit and Accounting Committee.
• Aid in the implementation of new accounting and audit standards.
• Serve as a technical resource to partners, managers and staff.
• Stay up to date with relevant auditing standards, regulations, and best practices, and ensure that audit procedures and documentation align with these standards.
• Collaborate with the audit department leadership to develop and improve audit methodologies, templates, and tools to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of audit engagements.
• Assist in developing and presenting live and/or webcast firm continuing professional education program materials.
• Internal Monitoring and Reporting: Assist in the internal monitoring and reporting of quality control processes, including tracking key performance indicators, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Training and Guidance: 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, oversee, and implement the firm’s annual internal inspection and peer review as part of the firm’s monitoring process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA license required
• 10+ years prior experience in public accounting (quality control experience a plus).
• Extensive knowledge/experience of the following: U.S. GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, and audit methodology
• Significant knowledge/experience in the not-for-profit, commercial, uniform guidance, employee benefit plans (defined contribution, defined benefit pension, and health and welfare plans) including 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, including generally accepted auditing.
• Excellent understanding of quality control principles and best practices in the auditing profession.
• Proficient in using auditing software, Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant tools.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with audit teams and effectively communicate quality control guidelines and feedback.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.

Benefits

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