Manager, Audit Technical Resource Group

Role Description

The Manager, Audit Technical Resource Group supports the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services by providing technical guidance, quality review support, and practical resources to engagement teams. This role applies professional standards to complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters, helping teams navigate technical issues and maintain compliance with firm and regulatory requirements.

Through technical consultation, training, and collaboration, the Manager strengthens the capabilities of client-facing professionals, promotes consistency in the application of professional standards, and contributes to the firm's commitment to audit quality and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Technical Execution
  • Perform Report Quality Reviews (RQRs) across a variety of engagement types and industries.
  • Research, analyze, and formally document technical accounting and auditing issues to ensure GAAP compliance.
  • Respond to advanced technical inquiries using professional standards and research tools.
  • Develop and update technical tools, templates, training materials, and whitepaper guidance on complex accounting issues.
  • Participate in internal inspections, peer reviews, and quality management activities, including documentation and follow-up.
  • Deliver and support technical training through firmwide programs such as TRG News and Technically Speaking webinars.
  • Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, including new and emerging guidance.
  • Maintain current knowledge of GAAP, professional standards, and technology platforms relevant to assurance services.
• Workflow, Communication & Collaboration
  • Support KSM staff with ad hoc technical, quality, risk, and independence matters.
  • Contribute to innovation and compliance initiatives within the Audit practice.
  • Enhance marketing efforts by contributing thought leadership articles, whitepapers, and guidance on technical matters.
  • Collaborate with Audit leadership to support execution of technical quality and operational initiatives across the Audit practice.
  • Partner with internal communications on current assurance and accounting concepts, process improvements, and changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's degree a plus).
• Active CPA license in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or audit services with a technical focus.
• Demonstrated experience researching, interpreting, and applying accounting and auditing standards to complex matters.
• Experience mentoring or supervising audit professionals.
• Solid background in US GAAP and knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts.
• Ability to research technical issues and create or review documentation and memos supporting accounting and internal control matters.

Requirements

• We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.
• KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract.
• KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.