Assurance Technology Business Manager

Elliott Davis

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible work schedules

Maternity/Parental leave

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership development programs

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Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking an Assurance Technology Business Partner to bridge business strategy and technology in the Charlotte area. You will drive audit technology initiatives, improve processes, and lead change management across teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT and operations, measuring outcomes and stakeholder impact while guiding technology adoption to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, information systems, technology, or a related field is required.
Minimum of three years of experience in a public accounting environment, at least one of which has been spent at Elliott Davis.
Manager preferred; strong understanding of the practice line and technology.
Experience with project management methodologies and change management strategies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with operational leader on audit technology initiatives and maintain the Assurance technology roadmap.
Support intake and portfolio processes to identify, prioritize, and advocate for technology investments that support business objectives.
Translate business needs into actionable technology initiatives via business cases.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve audit operational processes.
Drive standard operating procedures and process documentation, including visual workflows.
Lead change management efforts for new processes and technology implementations.
Develop training materials and user adoption programs; conduct workshops and training sessions.
Serve as the primary operational liaison between Audit Operations Leader, IT, and external vendors.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Technology understanding

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, information systems, technology, or a related field

Job description

Who We Are

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Who We Are

The Assurance Technology Business Partner partners with the Assurance Operations Leader, IT, and Assurance professionals to drive operational excellence across the practice. This role serves as a bridge between business strategy and technology execution and is responsible for identifying inefficiencies, recommending solutions, implementing technology, automating manual processes, and supporting the adoption of innovative tools that enhance audit quality, increase efficiency, utilization, and improve the team member experience.

The ideal candidate combines process improvement expertise, strong practice line knowledge, strong execution skills, and a passion for technology with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and drive organizational change. Success in this role is measured by business outcomes, technology adoption, operational improvements, and value realization.

Responsibilities

Technology & Process Improvement

Collaborate with operational leader on audit technology initiatives and maintain the Assurance technology roadmap.
Support the intake and portfolio process to identify, prioritize, and advocate for technology investments that support business objectives.
Translate business needs into actionable technology initiatives via business cases.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve audit operational processes.
Drive standard operating procedures and process documentation, including visual workflows.

Technology Adoption

Drive adoption of practice technologies.
Measure and communicate utilization, business outcomes, and value realization from technology investments.
Engage in all phases of technology and process implementation, including post-implementation support.

Change Management & Training

Lead change management efforts for new processes and technology implementations.
Develop training materials and user adoption programs.
Conduct workshops and training sessions for audit professionals and support teams.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary operational liaison between Audit Operations Leader, IT, and external vendors.
Build relationships with key stakeholders to understand operational challenges and prioritize improvement initiatives.
Lead technology pilot programs by coordinating testing, measuring business impact, gathering stakeholder feedback, and developing recommendations for implementation and broader adoption.
Coordinate with external vendors on product enhancements and implementation initiatives.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role and practice.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, information systems, technology, or a related field required
Minimum of three years of experience in a public accounting environment, at least one of which has been spent at Elliott Davis
Manager preferred
Strong understanding of practice line
Fundamental knowledge of technology
Understanding of project management methodologies and change management strategies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives through influence, collaboration, and relationship building

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.

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generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
one-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

Ada Requirements

The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements