Quality Manager

SVA Careers•Madison, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

SVA is seeking a Quality Manager to join its CPA practice in Madison, Wisconsin. This highly visible role helps shape the firm's assurance quality management practices and supports teams in delivering exceptional client service. Working closely with the Director of Quality Management and the Assurance Service Line Leader, the Quality Manager performs engagement quality reviews, provides technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters, supports firmwide quality processes, and turns evolving professional standards into practical resources and training. The role may also serve as a Qualified Reviewer or Assurance Manager on client engagements as needed and as capacity allows. This is an onsite position at SVA's Madison office, with occasional travel to other SVA offices potentially required.

Requirements

CPA license required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business field.
At least 7 years of audit experience in public accounting.
Strong knowledge of audit methodology, documentation, and engagement review.
Ability to research and interpret complex accounting and auditing guidance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make technical concepts understandable.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to professional ethics and quality.
Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Collaborative mindset and genuine interest in helping other professionals grow and succeed.
Comfort working independently while partnering closely with assurance leaders and engagement teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with Government Auditing Standards and Single Audits.

Responsibilities

Perform engagement quality reviews for assurance engagements, particularly those conducted under Government Auditing Standards, including HUD, USDA-RD, and Single Audits.
Research complex accounting and auditing matters and provide clear, practical guidance to assurance professionals.
Monitor new accounting and auditing standards and help determine how changes should be implemented across the firm.
Support the firm's ongoing compliance with GAGAS/Yellow Book requirements.
Serve as a Qualified Reviewer or Assurance Manager on client engagements as needed and as capacity allows.
Partner with the Director of Quality Management to implement and maintain the firm's Quality Management Policies and Procedures (QMPP).
Help plan and execute internal inspections and external peer reviews, including documentation and follow-up.
Identify opportunities to improve assurance quality, consistency, and efficiency.
Develop and maintain practice aids, tools, templates, and other resources for assurance teams.
Help maintain and enhance SVA's Assurance Resources library, intranet, and Teams resources.
Translate technical standards into practical information that assurance teams can understand and apply.
Participate in and lead internal training and development initiatives.
Contribute to CPE programming and SVA's annual Accounting & Auditing Update.
Serve as an accessible technical resource and thought partner for assurance professionals across the firm.