Director - DAS Suite Data, Analytics %26 AI Strategy

American Institute of CPAs; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional association is seeking an experienced individual to provide strategic leadership for integrating audit data analytics and AI within their Dynamic Audit Solution. The role requires over 10 years of experience in public accounting and a strong understanding of audit methodologies. This position supports remote work in the US and offers a focus on professional development and a commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Paid time-off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting or related roles.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Experience with data analytics methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic vision for Audit Data Analytics within DAS.
• Develop and oversee implementation of AI and machine learning programs.
• Ensure analytics solutions align with current auditing standards.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Financial analytics

Audit strategy knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP and accounting systems

Job description

About the Role:

You will provide strategic and methodological leadership for integrating audit data, analytics, and artificial intelligence within the Dynamic Audit Solution (DAS). Serving as the primary subject matter expert, you will direct the design and implementation of audit analytics methodologies, driving forward the vision for data-enabled audits and strategic AI capabilities.

You will hold accountability for developing the application-wide data strategy, ensuring governance, compliance, and usability of audit data. You have recent experience working in a firm, with a focus on external audit data, analytics and AI tools.

Through methodology, software, and AI workstreams, you will reshape traditional auditing approaches through the use of data, analytics and technologies like AI. It promotes the incorporation of both financial and non-financial data, enhancing efficiency and audit quality through advanced analytics and machine learning.

The role must balance abstract thinking with rigorous adherence to existing auditing standards (US GAAS, PCAOB, ISAs). You will report to the Senior Director of DAS Suite Methodology. This role can work remotely in the US.

Responsibilities:

• Create the strategic vision for Audit Data Analytics (ADA) within DAS, formulating multi-year roadmaps and translating strategic goals into relevant, milestone-driven implementation plans.
• Provide leadership and oversight in the research and development of ADA content and methodologies integrated into DAS and related Association products, tools, and learning materials.
• Ensure analytics solutions align with current auditing standards.
• Direct the strategy and oversee the implementation of AI and machine learning programs within DAS.
• Be a strategic advisor on member and customer needs, providing expert technical review and guidance.
• Oversee a comprehensive data governance program across the DAS Suite, to include the definition of standards, policies, and quality controls to maintain data integrity and reliability for auditors.
• Be the primary spokesperson for audit data analytics for DAS with internal and external partners.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting, financial analytics, audit strategy, or related roles
• Knowledge of the accounting profession, financial reporting, audit methodologies, and data analytics.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems to analyze financial and operational data.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.

What We Offer:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.