Quality Control Assurance Manager
Boston, MA, United States
Overview:
OFFICE LOCATION: Hybrid in any of our MA, NYC, NY, NJ or CT offices.
The Candidates primary scope of responsibility includes the review of financial statements and inspection/Engagement Quality Review (EQR) of 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 Quality Control Assurance Department Leadership.
This individual will be involved in the following responsibilities/functions and should possess the following qualifications:
Essential Duties:
Assist in development and maintenance of the Firms accounting and auditing professional practice policies, standards, library, and templates
Perform pre-issuance technical review of financial statements and communicate directly with engagement teams
Perform pre-issuance EQR and post issuance review of attest work papers and communicate results to Quality Assurance Department Leadership and engagement personnel
Apply GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS procedures consistently within complex situations and write technical consultation memoranda on these standards/issues
Assist in monitoring compliance with the Firms quality control system
Assist with the implementation of new accounting and audit standards
Serve as a technical resource to partners, managers and staff
Proactively participate in engagement team planning and team discussion meetings when deemed appropriate by Quality Assurance Department leadership
Identify areas that need or could benefit from improvement and develop practice aids, tools and methodology to affect change
Maintain technical accounting and auditing knowledge and skills by studying trends and developments in quality management, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations
Assist in developing and presenting live and/or webcast firm continuing professional education program materials
Mentor staff in areas requiring quality related improvement and otherwise contribute to their professional development
Write thought leadership articles on new/emerging GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS and Uniform Grant Guidance matters
Assist in implementation of new software, methodology and audit tools
Participate in firm triennial peer and PCAOB review inspections and other regulatory inspections that may arise
Participate in due diligence projects to assess audit quality, effectiveness and efficiency of existing engagements and/or or potential firm merger candidates
Qualifications:
Bachelors or advanced degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
Active CPA License
6+ years prior experience in public accounting (quality control experience a plus)
Extensive knowledge/experience of the following: U.S. GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, Uniform Grant Guidance and HUD requirements
Significant knowledge/experience in the not-for-profit, charter school, employee benefit plan (ERISA and non-ERISA) and affordable housing industries, single audit background required
Ability to work in a paperless environment
Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong work ethic
Proficiency in presenting to large groups (in person and/or virtually)
Excellent communication and computer skills, including strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
Ability to work collegially within the Quality Assurance Department and with client service teams
Creative and thoughtful problem-solving skills
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PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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