Strong understanding of financial reporting requirements under U.S. GAAP
Experience mentoring or supervising audit professionals
Ability to research and document technical accounting issues
Responsibilities
Perform Report Quality Reviews of financial statements and assurance reports
Research, analyze, and document technical accounting and auditing issues
Respond to advanced technical inquiries using professional standards
Develop and update technical tools, templates, and training materials
Participate in internal inspections and quality management activities
Deliver technical training through firmwide programs
Maintain advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and training
Access to firmwide technical resources and tools
Engagement in thought leadership initiatives
Collaboration with experienced audit professionals
Involvement in innovation and compliance initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Senior Manager, Audit Technical Resource Group supports the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services by providing technical guidance, quality review support, and practical resources to engagement teams. This role applies professional standards to complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters and performs Report Quality Reviews (RQRs) across a variety of engagement types and industries, helping teams navigate technical issues and maintain compliance with firm and regulatory requirements.
Through technical consultation, training, and collaboration, the Senior Manager strengthens the capabilities of client-facing professionals, promotes consistency in the application of professional standards, and contributes to the firm's commitment to audit quality and technical excellence. Success in this role requires both strong technical accounting knowledge and significant hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements across a broad range of industries and engagement types.
Responsibilities:
Technical Execution
Perform Report Quality Reviews of financial statements and assurance reports across a variety of engagement types and industries to help ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm methodology and professional standards.
Research, analyze, and formally document technical accounting and auditing issues to ensure GAAP compliance
Respond to advanced technical inquiries using professional standards and research tools
Develop and update technical tools, templates, training materials, and whitepaper guidance on complex accounting issues
Participate in internal inspections, peer reviews, and quality management activities, including documentation and follow-up
Deliver and support technical training through firmwide programs such as TRG News and Technically Speaking webinars
Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, including new and emerging guidance
Maintain current knowledge of GAAP, professional standards, and technology platforms relevant to assurance services
Workflow, Communication & Collaboration
Support KSM staff with ad hoc technical, quality, risk, and independence matters
Contribute to innovation and compliance initiatives within the Audit practice
Enhance marketing efforts by contributing thought leadership articles, whitepapers, and guidance on technical matters
Collaborate with Audit leadership to support execution of technical quality and operational initiatives across the Audit practice
Partner with internal communications on current assurance and accounting concepts, process improvements, and changes
Requirements/Qualifications:
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's degree a plus)
Active CPA license in good standing
Experience
5+ years of progressive public accounting audit experience, including significant experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements across multiple industries and engagement types
Demonstrated experience performing detailed review of financial statements and disclosures with a strong understanding of financial reporting requirements under U.S. GAAP
Demonstrated experience researching, interpreting, and applying accounting and auditing standards to complex matters
Experience mentoring or supervising audit professionals
Solid background in US GAAP and knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts
Ability to research technical issues and create or review technical documentation, accounting memos, financial statements, and auditor reports supporting accounting and internal control matters
