Assurance Director – Professional Practice Group
Aprio
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $175,000 - $320,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Serve as the firm’s primary resource for technical accounting guidance, including US GAAP, GAAS, and emerging standards.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm’s technical accounting policies, methodologies, and tools.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive Technical Accounting Playbook for new hires and merger integrations.
- Provide technical consultation and resolution on complex accounting issues for engagement teams and clients.
- Design and deliver technical training programs and resources to elevate technical proficiency across the firm.
- Mentor and develop a technical accounting team, including remote and international members.
- Play a key role in technical due diligence and integration for future firm mergers.
- Collaborate with firm leadership to ensure technical quality and compliance with professional standards.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in public accounting or equivalent, with a strong focus on technical accounting, audit, and assurance.
- Active CPA license and deep expertise in US GAAP, GAAS, and Accounting & Review Services.
- Demonstrated leadership in technical accounting within a CPA firm or professional services environment.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with a passion for technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence teams in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative mindset and a drive to lead technical change.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
US GAAPGAASAccounting & Review Servicestechnical accountingauditassurancetechnical accounting policiestechnical training programstechnical consultationtechnical due diligence
Soft skills
leadershipanalytical skillsresearch skillscommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationinfluencedynamic environmentcontinuous improvementtechnical excellence
Certifications
CPA license