Manager, System of Quality Management & Audit Quality

RubinBrown LLP•Remote, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

RubinBrown is seeking a Manager – System of Quality Management & Audit Quality to join its Professional Standards Group (PSG) within the Firm’s Assurance Services practice. The individual will work closely with Assurance leadership, response and process owners, and other stakeholders across the Firm to support the monitoring, evaluation, remediation, and continuous improvement of the SoQM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (advanced degree a plus)
6+ years of relevant public accounting experience, with significant US GAAP exposure
Active CPA license, required
Experience in one or both of the following areas, preferred: System of quality management, audit quality, professional practice, internal inspections, monitoring, remediation, or related quality-management activities
Experience in one or both of the following areas, preferred: Audits of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) or similar controls-based audit work, including experience testing the design and operating effectiveness of controls, evaluating exceptions, and documenting conclusions
Significant knowledge of U.S. generally accepted auditing standards and experience applying professional auditing standards in practice
Familiarity with PCAOB auditing and quality control standards, AICPA quality management standards, and related regulatory requirements preferred
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to evaluate testing results and other complex information,
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills while maintaining appropriate objectivity and professional skepticism.
Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently drive matters to completion.
Able to research, learn, and implement quality and auditing tools and technologies.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, prioritize competing demands, and appropriately identify and escalate matters requiring leadership attention.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with data analysis, reporting, dashboarding, or quality management tools is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree a plus
Experience in system of quality management, audit quality, professional practice, internal inspections, monitoring, remediation, or related quality-management activities
Experience in audits of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) or similar controls-based audit work, including experience testing the design and operating effectiveness of controls, evaluating exceptions, and documenting conclusions
Familiarity with PCAOB auditing and quality control standards, AICPA quality management standards, and related regulatory requirements
Experience with data analysis, reporting, dashboarding, or quality management tools

Responsibilities

Support the ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement of the firm’s System of Quality Management (SoQM) and related quality initiatives in accordance with applicable professional standards, including SQMS 1 and PCAOB QC 1000.
Support the Firm’s quality risk assessment process, including the identification and assessment of quality risks and the design, implementation, and documentation of responses to address those risks.
Plan and execute SoQM monitoring activities, including testing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of quality responses and controls; evaluating and documenting exceptions and testing results; and developing clear, supportable conclusions.
Coordinate monitoring and testing activities across multiple process and response owners, including planning work, managing dependencies and deadlines, following up on outstanding items, and driving assigned workstreams to completion.
Provide direction and oversight to team members supporting SoQM monitoring and testing activities, including coordinating assignments, reviewing work performed, and providing coaching and feedback.
Evaluate observations and findings identified through SoQM monitoring, internal and external inspections, engagement reviews, and other sources of quality information.
Perform and facilitate root cause analyses and collaborate with stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate remedial actions.
Support the Firm’s annual evaluation of the SoQM, including analyzing findings, deficiencies, remediation activities, trends, emerging risks, and other relevant information and preparing clear, concise documentation and reporting for Firm leadership.
Analyze quality-related information from monitoring activities, inspections, root cause analyses, audit quality indicators, and other sources to identify trends, emerging risks, recurring themes, and opportunities to enhance audit quality.
Prepare clear, concise reports, dashboards, presentations, and other communications regarding SoQM results, trends, findings, remediation activities, and other quality matters for PSG and Firm leadership.
Support the Firm’s internal and external inspection programs and monitoring activities, including PCAOB inspections, peer reviews, internal engagement inspections, and other quality reviews, as applicable.
Assist with the development and enhancement of Firm policies, procedures, methodologies, tools, templates, training, and other resources supporting audit quality and the SoQM.
Stay informed of changes in applicable professional standards and regulatory requirements and assist in assessing their impact on the Firm’s SoQM and related policies and processes.