Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred., CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is required., At least 8 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or quality assurance., Deep knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, COSO framework, and internal audit best practices..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the development and improvement of the firm’s Quality Assurance Program.

Conduct internal quality reviews and financial reporting assessments for compliance.

Collaborate with leadership to address systemic issues and implement training and process improvements.

Report QA metrics and findings to senior management to enhance audit standards.

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead the oversight and continuous improvement of accounting and audit quality across our firm’s engagements. This senior-level role is critical in ensuring adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or assurance services, combined with a strong ability to implement quality control systems in a dynamic, multi-client, fractional services environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm’s Quality Assurance (QA) Program for internal audit and fractional accounting engagements.
Conduct periodic internal quality reviews and financial reporting assessments to ensure compliance with firm policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Identify systemic issues or recurring deficiencies and collaborate with leadership to develop training, process improvements, and corrective actions.
Serve as an internal resource on technical accounting matters and internal audit methodology.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory changes (e.g., AICPA, PCAOB, COSO).
Collaborate closely with CFOs, Controllers, and accounting teams to ensure that quality standards are met in client deliverables and engage in pre- and post-engagement guidance.
Design and deliver internal training programs focused on audit quality, ethics, and risk management.
Report findings and QA metrics to senior leadership and drive strategic initiatives to elevate audit and assurance standards across the firm.
Ensure effective documentation of all QA activities and prepare for peer reviews or external inspections, as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required.
8+ years of relevant experience, including internal audit, public accounting, or quality assurance in a professional services or consulting firm.
Deep understanding of GAAP, GAAS, COSO framework, and internal audit best practices.
Proven experience building or leading QA frameworks in a multi-client, fractional services environment.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to influence and guide teams through change management, technical guidance, and mentoring.

Bonus Points

Experience at a fractional CFO/Controller services firm or outsourced accounting practice.
Familiarity with accounting tools and audit platforms
.Strong project management capabilities in a distributed team environment.