Conflict Checks Manager

JOB SUMMARY

As the Conflict Checks Manager, you will play a critical role in protecting the integrity of our client acceptance and engagement processes. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the firm’s conflict checking and entity independence verification processes, helping engagement teams navigate independence and ethics risks by reviewing, clearing, and escalating conflicts identified by firm’s conflict checking system.

The team is collaborative, high-performing, and responsible for upholding the firm’s highest standards of independence and professional ethics.

This role reports to the Independence and Ethics Compliance Leader of the UHY LLP National Office, ensuring alignment with the firm’s ethical and regulatory obligations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conflicts & Independence Responsibilities

• Manage the daily conflict check process by reviewing flagged conflicts, researching client relationships, and assisting teams in assessing independence risks prior to client acceptance
• Evaluate conflict check submissions from engagement teams, resolving issues when possible and escalating complex matters to the Independence and Ethics Compliance Leader or Independence Committee as appropriate
• Provide comprehensive support during the investment audit process, including tracking auditee selections, conducting initial evaluations of findings, and escalating significant issues for further review
• Monitor independence-related developments from regulatory bodies (such as AICPA, PCAOB, SEC, DOL, and GAO) and assess their impact on firm policies and processes
• Maintain and enhance conflict monitoring tools and systems (e.g., Intapp, Entity-tree management), ensuring accurate setup and effective integration across platforms
• Respond to independence and ethics-related inquiries from UHY engagement teams and international network firms, conducting initial analysis and providing preliminary guidance
• Support the development and improvement of firm training on conflict checks and independence, offering feedback based on practical conflict resolution experience.
• Conduct thorough conflict checks for professional services engagements, leveraging prior experience to ensure compliance and accuracy

Collaboration and Monitoring of Quality Control with Leadership

• Actively contribute to the firm’s system of quality management by participating in bimonthly UHY LLP Management Committee meetings, where you help shape, update, and communicate firm-wide policies
• Understand the quality management standards as well as our firm’s current system of quality management to develop processes, controls, and monitoring to assure compliance relevant to independence and ethics
• Partner with colleagues in the UHY LLP National Office to thoroughly review and enhance the firm’s system of quality management as it pertains to independence and ethics, ensuring that best practices are consistently understood and applied
• Assist with the review and performance of conflict-checks over documentation of processes and controls, including the design of effective monitoring controls to monitor the firm’s system of quality management
• Maintain professional relationships with independence personnel in the UHY international network firms, ensuring consistency and responsiveness across firm engagements

Supervisory responsibilities

• Supervisory or team leadership experience vise staff and other resources, as appropriate, during projects and other initiatives

Work environment

• Work can be conducted remotely or in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Travel required

• Travel of 5% to 10% is required for attendance at conferences, attendance, and/or facilitation of in-person training and National Office Team Meetings.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in public accounting or professional services firm, including 2+ years working in risk, independence, or compliance
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve complex independence/conflict issues

Preferred education and experience

• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• CPA, CCEP, or similar professional certification
• Experience with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of quality such as SQMS No. 1, ISQM1 and QC 1000
• Knowledge of Independence rules and Standards for the AICPA, PCAOB, SEC, DOL, and GAO
• Familiarity with GASB standards
• Experience with Intapp, Deltek Maconomy, and Salesforce

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.