Manager - Audit & Attest Standards

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time-off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Mental health resources

Job summary

A leading accounting organization is seeking a Manager - Audit & Attest Standards to oversee projects related to auditing and assurance standards. This fully remote role requires 3–5 years of public accounting experience and a CPA credential. Responsibilities include developing standards, analyzing issues in auditing, and managing task forces. Salary ranges from $95,000 to $105,000, depending on experience. Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years public accounting experience, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with AICPA professional standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Address current issues in the auditing and assurance environment.
• Develop standard setting materials and proposed standards.
• Analyze differences between AICPA standards and other proposed standards.
• Manage task forces for analyzing and drafting recommendations.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Familiarity with AICPA professional standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Job description

Manager - Audit & Attest Standards

The primary focus of this role is to address current issues in the auditing and assurance environment and related standard-setting projects of the ASB, IAASB, and the ARSC.

You will develop standard setting materials, proposed standards, and related analysis, memos, and presentations to guide the standard-setting projects underway.

You will report to the Technical Director - Audit and Attest Standards. This is a fully remote job. The start date for this role is set to begin in July 2026.

About the Role

Analyze differences between AICPA standards and other proposed and final standards of other standard-setters, and summarize related issues and findings and present such information to senior committees and AICPA leadership.

Perform technology related and document management activities as needed, including:

• Leading efforts to analyze, maintain and update ASB and ARSC website content, working with the A&A team and IT as appropriate.
• Posting monthly, updated professional standards in the shared teams folder.
• Tracking related A&A webpages and performance.
• Performing technical accuracy reviews on documents, including conforming amendments.
• Assisting with a variety of Audit and Attest Team activities related to audit and assurance practice matters, including the development of implementation guidance, educational materials, and other publications or documents as requested (e.g., checking documents for technical accuracy).
• Acting as a liaison for the A&A team with other internal teams including TIC, CPEA, and others as requested.

You Will

• Manage task forces and work with task force chairs and members to understand practice issues, analyze potential solutions, deliberating options, drafting recommendations, proposals and related memos for discussion with the task forces, ASB, and ARSC, and drafting proposed standards, amendments, and related guidance.
• Monitor and understand activities of other standard-setters, including the IAASB and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, developing views in response to such for discussion with the ASB, International Audit Standards Task Force, IAASB, and others as appropriate.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years public accounting experience, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with AICPA professional standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant.

How We Support You

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, and resources that support your mental health.

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.

Annual Salary Range

$95,000 - $105,000 (may vary based on experience and location).

Employment Restrictions

Please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.