Quality Assurance Lead for Government Audits & Training

SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. in Madison, WI seeks a Quality Manager to influence how our assurance teams work and deliver exceptional service.

You'll partner with leadership to strengthen quality management, lead engagement reviews, and translate evolving standards into practical resources for the firm. Ideal candidates will have a CPA license, 7+ years of public accounting audit experience, and strong communication skills to guide teams through complex guidance and compliance

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; master's preferred.
• 7+ years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodology, documentation, and engagement review.
• Experience with Government Auditing Standards and Single Audits preferred.
• Ability to research and interpret complex accounting and auditing guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; commitment to ethics and quality.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform Engagement Quality Reviews for assurance engagements, with emphasis on engagements under Government Auditing Standards (HUD, USDA-RD, Single Audits).
• Research complex accounting and auditing matters and provide practical guidance to assurance professionals.
• Monitor new accounting and auditing standards and help implement changes across the firm.
• Support the firm's ongoing compliance with GAGAS/Yellow Book requirements.
• Serve as a Qualified Reviewer or Assurance Manager on client engagements as needed.
• Plan and execute internal inspections and external peer reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve assurance quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain practice aids, tools, templates, and other resources.

Skills

Audit methodology

Communication skills

Research skills

Independence

Time management

Collaboration

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. in Madison, WI seeks a Quality Manager to influence how our assurance teams work and deliver exceptional service.

You'll partner with leadership to strengthen quality management, lead engagement reviews, and translate evolving standards into practical resources for the firm. Ideal candidates will have a CPA license, 7+ years of public accounting audit experience, and strong communication skills to guide teams through complex guidance and compliance