Quality Control Manager

Quality Control AuditorThe Candidate's primary scope of responsibility includes the review of financial statements and inspection of audit workpapers to ensure compliance with all relevant professional and regulatory standards and Firm policies, procedures and practices. The Candidate will need to interact with others across all levels of the Firm and on occasion with clients and must have the ability to manage multiple projects. The Candidate will report to the Director of Quality Control. This individual will be involved in the following responsibilities/functions and should possess the following qualifications:Assist in development and maintenance of the Firm's Accounting and Auditing professional practice policies and standardsPerform pre-issuance technical review of financial statementsPerform post-issuance review of attest work papers and communicate results to Quality Control department management and engagement personnelApply GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS procedures consistently within complex situations and write technical consultation memoranda on GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS issuesDevelop firm templates to assist engagement teams in implementing new GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS standardsAssist in monitoring compliance with the Firm's quality control systemAssist with the implementation of new accounting and audit standardsServe as a technical resource to partners, managers and staffProactively participate in engagement team planning and team discussion meetings when deemed appropriate by Quality Assurance department leadershipIdentify areas that need or could benefit from improvement and develop practice aids, tools and methodology to affect changeMaintain technical skills by studying trends and developments in quality management, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizationsAssist in developing firm continuing professional education program materials and lead training sessions.Mentor staff in areas requiring quality related improvement and otherwise contribute to their professional development.Present internally and/or externally at continuing professional development seminars (live and/or webcast)Participate in firm triennial peer and other regulatory inspections that may ariseBachelor's or advanced degree in AccountingActive CPA10+ years of Public Accounting experience, 1-2 years in the Quality Control function strongly preferredExtensive knowledge/experience of the following: U.S. GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, and Single Audit and Uniform Guidance and not-for-profit industryEmployee benefit plan industry experience (ERISA)Ability to work in a paperless environmentExcellent interpersonal skills and strong work ethicProficiency in presenting to large groupsExcellent communication and computer skills, including strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPointKnowledge of Prosystems fx Engagement and/or AdvanceflowAbility to work collegially with client service teamsCreative and thoughtful problem solving skillsResearching complex accounting and auditing issues in CheckpointYellow Book, Single Audit, Not-for-Profit, and employee benefit plansWorking with CCH Engagement and/or Advanceflow and PPCDatabase management and workflow software toolsWorking in a paperless environment