Senior Manager - Assurance & Advisory Innovation - Sustainability

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming the accounting profession. This role offers the opportunity to lead initiatives in sustainability assurance, guiding professionals to become leaders in sustainability practices. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, develop educational materials, and represent the organization in various forums. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote position while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of accounting. With a focus on continuous learning and employee wellbeing, this is a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Benefit Options

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in accounting and sustainability.
• Strong understanding of auditing and assurance services.

Responsibilities

• Lead committees to develop guidance and resources for sustainability assurance.
• Provide technical support on sustainability matters within the organization.
• Represent the Association on sustainability topics through presentations.

Skills

Sustainability Reporting

Auditing

Technical Guidance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10 years of relevant experience that provides an understanding of the accounting profession, auditing/assurance services, and the sustainability reporting landscape.

How We Support You:

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

Our benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and an employee assistance program. We support your mental health and regularly update our offerings to meet your needs. We believe in supporting your wellbeing through flexible benefit options tailored to you and your family.

We are committed to continuous learning and invest in opportunities that support your growth and development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We focus on empowering accountants with quality education, resources, and training to stay relevant and prepared for future challenges.

Learn more about us on LinkedIn and our Career Site.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $145,000 per year. Exact compensation will depend on skills, experience, and location. For more details, contact the recruiter listed on this posting.

If interested, please apply before Friday 30 May 2025.

This role is remote in the US but cannot be employed in California.

About the Role:

You will serve as the lead technical liaison, collaborating with volunteer members to develop guidance, resources, and communications related to sustainability assurance and advisory topics. Your work will help accounting and finance professionals become sustainability leaders, performing assurance and advisory services related to sustainability information. You will report to the Senior Director - Assurance & Advisory Innovation and work 100% remotely.

You Will:

• Lead committees, task forces, and working groups in developing and maintaining guidance, practice aids, tools, educational materials, member communications, comment letters, and other relevant materials for CPAs in sustainability assurance and advisory engagements.

• Identify market developments and member needs related to sustainability assurance; develop responses and solutions aligned with Assurance Services Executive Committee (ASEC) guidance.

• Provide guidance and technical support on sustainability matters to the AAI Team and other teams within the organization.

• Represent the Association as a spokesperson on sustainability topics through presentations, media interviews, responses to technical questions, and outreach to broaden awareness and adoption among members, CPA societies, and other stakeholders.

• Support advocacy efforts related to regulatory, legislative, and standard-setting developments in sustainability.

• Work as an individual contributor.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with third parties to facilitate market acceptance of sustainability assurance and advisory services.