Senior Assurance Manager – Professional Practice Group
Aprio
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $136,000 - $220,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert on AICPA audit standards, SSARS, and other professional guidelines, with a focus on quality control for assurance engagements, especially in the construction industry.
- Monitor assurance engagements to ensure strict adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements, identifying and addressing quality risks proactively.
- Translate emerging standards and regulatory changes into actionable quality control guidance for the assurance practice.
- Advise engagement teams and leaders on complex accounting, auditing, and quality control matters, ensuring consistent application of standards.
- Review engagement documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality control policies.
- Evaluate and mitigate risks in assurance engagements, ensuring alignment with firm policies and regulatory mandates.
- Lead quality assurance reviews and implement improvements based on findings and industry best practices.
- Mentor and develop assurance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, ethical conduct, and continuous learning in quality control.
- Organize and deliver training sessions on evolving professional standards, quality control procedures, and regulatory updates.
- Develop and share thought leadership materials on assurance quality control and professional standards.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to communicate quality control initiatives and updates to staff and clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation required.
- Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in assurance, auditing, and quality control within a public accounting firm.
- At least 5 years of construction industry experience preferred.
- Deep familiarity with AICPA audit standards, SSARS, and quality control guidelines.
- Proven leadership in managing teams and driving quality initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills for conveying complex quality concepts.
- Proficiency in audit software, data analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional integrity and ethical conduct.
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AICPA audit standardsSSARSquality controlassurance engagementsauditingaccountingdata analyticsaudit softwareregulatory compliancerisk evaluation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationattention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvingmentoringtrainingcollaborationethical conductcontinuous learning
Certifications
CPA