Lead Technical Publishing Manager

AICPA•Durham, NC

18h•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Technical Publishing Manager oversees the editorial development of accounting and auditing guides and other technical publications that support Certified Public Accountant (CPA) competency. The role also provides independent technical quality review of assigned accounting, auditing, and related professional content across publications and learning products. This includes validating technical accuracy, authoritative support, professional relevance, and consistency before release; documenting review decisions and risks; and coordinating qualified reviewers when specialized expertise is required. The position works cross-functionally to develop and review clear, consistent technical guidance, manages relationships with internal subject matter experts, expert reviewers, technical committees and regulators, and contributes to publication sales, licensing revenue, delivery formats, and process improvement. It may also serve as a subject matter expert to align content with competency frameworks and, where applicable, ensure CPE courses follow NASBA’s CPE Standards.

Requirements

CPA.
Familiarity with accounting and auditing standard-setting procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and auditing standard-setting procedures and experience interpreting and applying authoritative guidance.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee editorial development of accounting and auditing guides and other technical publications for CPA competency needs.
Provide independent technical quality review of assigned accounting, auditing, and related professional content across publications and learning products.
Validate technical accuracy, authoritative support, professional relevance, and consistency before release; document review decisions and risks; coordinate qualified reviewers when specialized expertise is needed.
Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and review technical guidance that is consistent and easy to understand.
Manage and strengthen relationships with internal technical subject matter experts, expert reviewers, technical committees (including the Auditing Standards Board and the Emerging Issues Task Force), and regulators to support accurate, timely technical content.
Review the work of non-CPA Technical Publishing Managers.
Review the work of technical writers.
Work with a cross-functional team to drive growth in technical publications sales and licensing revenue.
Collaborate on format delivery and development decisions.
Enable continuous improvement of the publishing process.
On occasion, act as a subject matter expert to align content with competency frameworks and, where applicable, ensure CPE courses are developed in accordance with NASBA’s CPE Standards, including technical review of content.