Manager, Audit Technical Resource Group

KSM Business Services, Inc.; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KSM Business Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager for their Audit Technical Resource Group. This role involves supporting high-quality audit services by providing technical guidance and resources to engagement teams.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, an active CPA license, and a minimum of 5 years in public accounting with a focus on auditing. Responsibilities include conducting quality reviews, developing training materials, and collaborating on compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or audit services.
• Active CPA license in good standing.
• Solid background in US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform Report Quality Reviews across various engagement types.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues.
• Develop technical tools and training materials.

Skills

Technical accounting

Auditing standards

GAAP compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager, Audit Technical Resource Group supports the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services by providing technical guidance, quality review support, and practical resources to engagement teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform Report Quality Reviews (RQRs) across a variety of engagement types and industries.
• Research, analyze, and formally document technical accounting and auditing issues to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Respond to advanced technical inquiries using professional standards and research tools.
• Develop and update technical tools, templates, training materials, and whitepaper guidance on complex accounting issues.
• Participate in internal inspections, peer reviews, and quality management activities, including documentation and follow-up.
• Deliver and support technical training through firmwide programs such as TRG News and Technically Speaking webinars.
• Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, including new and emerging guidance.
• Maintain current knowledge of GAAP, professional standards, and technology platforms relevant to assurance services.
• Support KSM staff with ad-hoc technical, quality, risk, and independence matters.
• Contribute to innovation and compliance initiatives within the Audit practice.
• Enhance marketing efforts by contributing thought‑leadership articles, whitepapers, and guidance on technical matters.
• Collaborate with Audit leadership to support execution of technical quality and operational initiatives across the Audit practice.
• Partner with internal communications on current assurance and accounting concepts, process improvements, and changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s degree a plus).
• Active CPA license in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or audit services with a technical focus.
• Demonstrated experience researching, interpreting, and applying accounting and auditing standards to complex matters.
• Experience mentoring or supervising audit professionals.
• Solid background in US GAAP and knowledge of current audit and accounting concepts.
• Ability to research technical issues and create or review documentation and memos supporting accounting and internal control matters.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.