Assurance Manager

Staff Financial Group; Alabama; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the financial services industry is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager for a fully remote role. The selected candidate will lead quality reviews, support audit methodologies, and assist with training initiatives. Ideal candidates possess a CPA certification and at least 5 years of public accounting experience, with strong skills in project management and analytical thinking. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to influence quality initiatives across the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience in audit and SSARS.
• Strong project management skills to balance priorities.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent quality reviews for audits and SSARS engagements.
• Support strategic initiatives related to assurance and quality management.
• Evaluate and ensure compliance with methodology changes.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data to identify risks and support resource allocation decisions.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and special projects as needed.

Skills

Audit expertise

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

CPA certification

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.