Assurance Manager, Professional Practice Group

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 15 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Professional Practice Group and you will help clients maximize their opportunities.  Aprio, LLP is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Assurance Manager to join their dynamic team. 
As an Assurance Manager in Aprio’s national Professional Practice Group, you will hold a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to professional standards. Specifically, AICPA auditing and review standards for the assurance practice, with a focus on construction engagements. Your profound expertise in regulatory compliance and technical acumen will guide our assurance team members in providing assurance services that adhere to all relevant professional standards. This role will provide you the opportunity to support the firm's quality control for auditing, reviews and other assurance services.
Join us as the Manager of the Professional Practice Group and play an instrumental role in shaping our firm's assurance practice as the paragon of adherence to professional standards, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Your contributions will elevate our firm's stature and success in the realm of public accounting.
Key Responsibilities:

Adherence to Professional Standards and Compliance Oversight:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on AICPA audit standards, SSARS, and other relevant professional guidelines as it relates to the construction industry.
• Stay abreast of emerging standards from the AICPA, translating them into actionable guidance for our assurance practice.
• Contribute to the monitoring of assurance engagements for conformance to professional standards and regulatory requisites.

Engagement Guidance and Leadership:

• Be a dedicated resource to engagement teams, guiding them in the application of professional standards.
• Partner with engagement leaders to resolve intricate accounting and auditing matters.
• Fortify client relationships by exemplifying our commitment to exacting adherence to industry best practices.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of accomplished assurance professionals, nurturing a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Offer expert support for technical inquiries, fostering a collaborative environment of knowledge-sharing.
• Organize and deliver training sessions to keep the team current on evolving professional standards and regulations.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Evaluate and mitigate risks inherent in assurance engagements, ensuring full alignment with firm policies and regulatory mandates.
• Conduct meticulous reviews of engagement documentation to verify accuracy, comprehensiveness, and adherence to professional standards.

Thought Leadership and Communication:

• Contribute to the creation of thought leadership materials related to professional standards and assurance practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to disseminate updates on quality control initiatives to the firm's staff and clients.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is required.
• Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in assurance, auditing, and financial reporting within a public accounting firm.
• At least 5 years of construction industry experience is preferred.
• Profound familiarity with AICPA audit standards, SSARS, and other relevant professional guidelines.
• Demonstrated leadership acumen, including managing teams and spearheading short and long term projects.
• Superb communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective conveyance of complex concepts.
• Proficiency in using audit software, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sharp attention to detail, analytical dexterity, and adept problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining professional integrity and ethical conduct.

Why work for Aprio:Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm. 
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of em