Assurance Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Alabama; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Assurance Manager for a fully remote position. Responsibilities include conducting quality reviews for audits, supporting assurance methodology, and enhancing compliance. The ideal candidate requires a CPA certification and at least 5 years of public accounting experience, particularly in audit and SSARS engagements. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential for this role, which plays a key part in driving quality initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required for this position.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public accounting particularly in audit and SSARS.
• Experience in government or healthcare sectors is preferred.
• Strong project management, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality reviews for audits and SSARS engagements.
• Support strategic initiatives and compliance standards.
• Analyze data for risk identification.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data to identify risks and support resource decisions.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and special projects as needed.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Conceptual thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

CPA certification

5+ years in public accounting

Job description

Assurance Manager - Remote

Who: An experienced CPA with 5+ years of public accounting experience in audit and SSARS engagements.

What: Lead and perform quality reviews, support audit methodology initiatives, assist with training and data analytics, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

When: Full-time remote opportunity available now.

Where: Fully remote position within a confidential firm.

Why: To play a key role in elevating audit quality, supporting firm-wide initiatives, and shaping the success of the Assurance practice.

Office Environment: Supportive, collaborative, solution-focused, and committed to professional excellence.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Position Overview

The Assurance Manager will support the Professional Services team by conducting independent quality reviews, contributing to audit methodology enhancements, assisting with training initiatives, and supporting data-driven risk management decisions. This role is ideal for someone with strong audit expertise, conceptual thinking skills, and a desire to influence firm-wide quality initiatives in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent quality reviews for audits, AUPs, and SSARS (reviews, compilations, preparations) engagements to ensure consistent application of methodology and standards.
• Support strategic initiatives related to assurance methodology and quality management.
• Evaluate methodology changes and ensure compliance with industry standards and firm practices.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data to identify risks and support resource allocation decisions.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience in audit and SSARS.
• Industry experience in government, single audit, not-for-profit, construction, or healthcare preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills with sound judgment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and influence change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and willingness to support team objectives beyond assigned tasks.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.