Consulting Associate Director - Audit Methodology SME

Wolters Kluwer - Financial Services Solutions; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

401(k)

Tuition Assistance Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer Audit & Assurance seeks a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide probabilistic audit, agentic workflows, and next-generation content strategy. This senior role shapes long-term direction for intelligent audit capabilities and drives high‑impact, enterprise-wide initiatives.

The SME will influence governance, content models, and AI-enabled workflows while advancing industry-leading audit methodologies and decision frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive audit experience with leadership in methodology or technology-enabled transformation.
• Experience with AI-enabled audit tools and probabilistic modeling.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive enterprise initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor on probabilistic audit, LLM-driven reasoning, and emerging audit technologies.
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple departments.
• Shape long-term strategy for audit content, AI-enabled workflows, and enterprise-grade governance.
• Represent the company in internal and external forums, communicating complex ideas to senior audiences.
• Partner with engineering, data science, product, and platform teams to define enterprise-level integration points and capabilities.
• Establish governance frameworks for AI-driven content generation and probabilistic reasoning.
• Drive prototyping and industry foresight to inform long-term product strategy.
• Communicate complex concepts to executives and stakeholders to drive adoption of new methodologies.

Skills

Probabilistic audit

LLM reasoning

Agentic workflows

Audit technology

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Audit software development

LLM-based systems

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Wolters Kluwer Audit & Assurance is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as one of the organization’s most senior authorities on probabilistic audit, agentic workflows, and next‑generation audit content strategy. This role operates at the highest level of subject‑matter depth and business impact, shaping long‑term direction for intelligent audit capabilities across the enterprise. You will anticipate industry shifts, influence strategic decisions, and lead high‑risk, high‑complexity initiatives that span multiple departments. You will be recognized internally as a key expert driving transformation in how audit content, AI agents, and probabilistic reasoning are designed, governed, and delivered. This role requires exceptional judgment, the ability to solve unprecedented problems, and the capability to persuade senior leaders to adopt innovative approaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

Serve as a senior advisor to executive and departmental leadership, providing expert guidance on probabilistic audit, LLM‑driven reasoning, and emerging audit technologies. Anticipate industry, regulatory, and technological shifts and recommend strategic direction for audit innovation, content architecture, and AI‑enabled workflows. Shape long‑term departmental and cross‑functional strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and market evolution.

Enterprise‑Level Problem Solving

Solve unique, ambiguous, and high‑impact problems that influence the direction of audit products, platforms, and services. Develop innovative frameworks for agentic audit workflows, probabilistic risk assessment, and dynamic audit program generation. Establish new methodologies and content models that redefine how auditors interact with intelligent systems.

Internal Expert & Thought Leader

Act as the organization’s recognized expert on improvements to audit products, processes, and services, influencing standards across multiple teams and business units. Drive the evolution of audit content to support advanced AI reasoning, adaptive workflows, and next‑generation audit methodologies. Represent the company in internal and external forums, communicating complex ideas to senior audiences and industry stakeholders.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Execution

Lead large‑scale, cross‑departmental initiatives involving significant risk, complexity, and resource coordination. Influence resource allocation, prioritization, and investment decisions for audit innovation projects across multiple areas. Partner with engineering, data science, product, and platform teams to define enterprise‑level integration points, APIs, and capabilities required for intelligent audit systems.

Governance, Compliance & Autonomy

Establish governance frameworks for agentic audit behavior, probabilistic reasoning, and AI‑driven content generation. Ensure innovation efforts maintain compliance with audit standards, regulatory expectations, and enterprise quality controls. Provide rapid decision‑making pathways and escalation structures to support fast‑paced experimentation and delivery.

Innovation, Prototyping & Industry Foresight

Lead the design and validation of advanced prototypes, proof‑of‑concepts, and experimental audit workflows. Drive iterative delivery cycles, ensuring rapid learning and customer‑validated improvements. Monitor industry trends, academic research, and emerging technologies to inform long‑term product strategy.

Communication & Influence

Communicate complex, abstract, or highly technical concepts to senior leadership, external partners, and cross‑functional teams. Persuade executives and stakeholders to adopt new methodologies, technologies, and strategic directions. Translate visionary concepts into actionable plans that drive measurable business impact.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Certifications

Preferred certifications one or more of: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).

Experience

10+ years of progressive audit experience, including leadership in methodology, innovation, or technology‑enabled audit transformation. Deep expertise in audit standards, risk assessment, and audit program design. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive enterprise‑level initiatives. Experience with AI‑enabled audit tools, LLM‑based systems, or agentic workflow design. Background in probabilistic modeling, decision frameworks, or advanced analytics. Experience in audit software development, content management, or product design.

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications

Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate industry shifts. Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with enterprise‑level impact. Strong executive communication and persuasion skills. Ability to operate autonomously while shaping direction for multiple teams. Mastery of analytical reasoning, conceptual modeling, and audit domain expertise.

Travel requirements

None

Physical Demands

Normal office environment.

Compensation

$133,400.00 - $238,400.00 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

Company Culture & Values

If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us. Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You’ll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong.

Business Information

Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our customers work in industries that impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the AI‑powered solutions they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and increase productivity.

Product and Services

We deliver trusted, AI‑powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert‑validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes. Today, nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI‑powered solutions, reflecting our strategic focus on embedding AI into professional workflows and delivering measurable productivity gains. We are committed to helping professionals navigate complexity, improve the way they work, and solve critical challenges through cloud‑based, AI‑powered platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows and ecosystems. Our solutions are designed to deliver impact when it matters most, especially in high‑stakes environments where accuracy and trust are essential. With a nearly 190‑year legacy, Wolters Kluwer continues to evolve its portfolio of digital solutions and services to meet the changing needs of professionals worldwide, enabling them to work faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver better outcomes.

Contact and Recruitment

For more information about our solutions and organization, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Wolters Kluwer has a dedicated team of experienced talent acquisition professionals who are ready to hear what makes you tick and share how Wolters Kluwer can help you achieve your goals and ambitions. Here Rasi Fawaz shares some tips on what recruiters are looking for on a resume. As a global organization, we recognize that solving a wide range of complex problems requires diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We know that bringing our best to our customers, communities, and other key stakeholders requires a highly engaged and talented workforce – one that represents the diversity of those we serve and the communities where we live and work. We aim to provide a welcoming environment and equitable opportunities for all employees regardless of background, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or religion. This principle is ingrained in our company values and articulated in our Code of Business Ethics. At Wolters Kluwer, you’ll feel valued for your contributions, and you’ll know that your health, safety, and well‑being are important to us. Our well‑being benefits provide tools, programs, and resources to help our diverse employees feel healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous. Our global Together we thrive well‑being program reflects our commitment to supporting colleagues across physical, mental, social, and financial well‑being. That commitment has been recognized externally through Ragan’s Top Places to Work for Employee Wellbeing: Large Organization in 2024. More recently, Wolters Kluwer was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers 2026 and America’s Best Employers for Engineers 2026. In 2025, Wolters Kluwer was also recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women.

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