Audit Methodologies Director

Grant Thornton•Arlington, VA

About The Position

As the Audit Methodology & Standards – Director, you’ll function as Technical Advisory & Methodology Support – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with our service line professionals and, as needed, external client personnel and resolve difficult technical and other practice issues. From day one, you’ll be empowered by a collaborative culture and team to provide excellent internal and external client service and to help you achieve more, confidently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
A minimum of 13-plus years of related work experience in a similar accounting and auditing practice or function. servicing clients at a national level.
Relevant CPA certification required.
Excellent analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Value teamwork, are agile, and know the power of building strong relationships.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Advanced or Masters degree or other certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the development and launch of technological tools.
Support strategic projects, pilot programs, and other initiatives that advance innovation and improve practitioner effectiveness.
Integrate technology-enabled solutions into firm methodologies.
Maintain and enhance intellectual resources related to technology and audit methodology.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including standard-setters and professional committees, to gather feedback, identify needs, and support the development and implementation of technology-enabled tools.
Develop, review, and otherwise contribute to firm training.
Develop internal and external communications, publications, presentations, and educational materials related to emerging technologies, innovation, audit methodology, and assurance topics.
Contribute to thought leadership initiatives and industry outreach activities.
Participate in the assessment, testing, validation, and continuous improvement of technology-enabled tools, templates, workflows, and solutions.
Evaluate whether tools operate as intended and support practitioner and methodology objectives.
Manage intellectual resources and handle additional tasks as needed.