Manager, System of Quality Management & Audit Quality

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, System of Quality Management & Audit Quality based in the United States. The Manager, System of Quality Management & Audit Quality will play a key role in strengthening audit quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across a complex assurance organization. This position focuses on monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing the System of Quality Management (SoQM) in accordance with applicable professional standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead quality risk assessments, coordinate monitoring activities, evaluate findings, and oversee remediation initiatives that support consistent audit practices. Working closely with assurance leadership and process owners, you will translate complex quality information into actionable insights and recommendations. The role combines technical accounting and auditing expertise with analytical thinking, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. This is an opportunity to influence quality governance, support inspection readiness, and contribute to a culture of professional excellence and accountability.

The Manager, System of Quality Management & Audit Quality will oversee quality monitoring, risk assessment, remediation, and reporting activities to ensure the effectiveness of the organization’s audit quality framework. Key responsibilities include: Support the ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement of the System of Quality Management in accordance with applicable professional standards, including SQMS 1 and PCAOB QC 1000. Contribute to the quality risk assessment process by identifying and evaluating quality risks and supporting the design, implementation, and documentation of appropriate responses. Plan and execute SoQM monitoring activities, including testing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of quality responses and controls. Evaluate and document testing results, exceptions, and observations, developing clear, evidence-based conclusions and recommendations. Coordinate monitoring and testing activities across multiple process owners, managing schedules, dependencies, deadlines, and outstanding action items. Provide direction and oversight to team members involved in monitoring and testing, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing coaching and feedback. Evaluate findings from quality monitoring, internal and external inspections, engagement reviews, and other sources of audit quality information. Conduct and facilitate root cause analyses, collaborating with stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate appropriate remedial actions. Support the annual evaluation of the SoQM by analyzing deficiencies, remediation progress, recurring trends, emerging risks, and other relevant information. Prepare concise reports, dashboards, presentations, and leadership communications covering monitoring results, quality trends, deficiencies, and remediation activities. Analyze audit quality indicators, inspection results, root cause analyses, and other quality data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement. Support internal and external inspection programs, including PCAOB inspections, peer reviews, internal engagement inspections, and other quality reviews. Contribute to the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, audit methodologies, tools, templates, training materials, and other resources supporting audit quality. Monitor changes in professional standards and regulatory requirements, assessing their potential impact on quality management policies and processes. Apply sound professional judgment, maintain appropriate professional skepticism, and escalate significant quality matters to leadership when necessary. Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced public accounting professional with strong auditing knowledge, a solid understanding of U.S. accounting and regulatory standards, and experience in quality management or controls-based audit work. They should be analytical, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining objectivity and effective relationships with stakeholders. Required qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; an advanced degree is an advantage. At least six years of relevant public accounting experience, including significant exposure to U.S. GAAP. Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Strong knowledge of U.S. generally accepted auditing standards and demonstrated experience applying professional auditing standards in practice. Experience in one or both of the following areas is preferred: System of Quality Management, audit quality, professional practice, internal inspections, monitoring, remediation, or related quality management activities. Audits of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) or comparable controls-based audit engagements, including testing control design and operating effectiveness, evaluating exceptions, and documenting conclusions. Familiarity with PCAOB auditing and quality control standards, AICPA quality management standards, and related regulatory requirements. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to interpret testing results, assess complex information, identify trends, and develop evidence-based conclusions. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to maintain professional objectivity and skepticism. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings clearly to leadership and other stakeholders. Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and drive initiatives through completion. Ability to research, learn, and implement quality management tools, auditing technologies, and process improvements. Demonstrated independence, accountability, sound professional judgment, and the ability to prioritize competing demands and escalate issues appropriately. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, or quality management tools is an advantage. Fluency in English, with strong speaking, reading, and writing skills. Benefits: Opportunity to influence audit quality and strengthen a comprehensive quality management framework. Professional development through exposure to evolving auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management practices. Collaboration with assurance leadership and multidisciplinary stakeholders. Opportunities to contribute to process improvement, quality governance, and inspection readiness initiatives. Inclusive and equitable working environment that values professional growth and diverse perspectives. Standard working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as required by workload and deadlines. Periodic travel for firm meetings, inspections, training, and other assurance-related activities. Workplace accommodations available upon request during the recruitment and selection process.