Audit Methodology Senior Manager

Summary

Join BPM's fast-growing core audit team as an Audit Methodology Senior Manager. This internal-facing role involves transforming audit methodology, expanding training, improving processes and technologies, and building audit efficiencies. You will mentor teams, lead initiatives, and enhance the talent experience. The position requires a strong background in core audit, training, project management, and business partnerships. You will be the go-to person for methodology mentorship, providing expertise in a variety of settings. Success at BPM involves being caring, a self-starter, authentic, a lifelong learner, and resilient.

Requirements

• Licensed CPA
• 7+ years’ experience in public accounting, ideally serving private and public company financial statement audits
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong desire to continuously learn and drive change
• Strong technology skills with a track record of new system/software implementation

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement methodology related to core audit including information technology considerations for GAAS and PCAOB audit engagements
• Lead enterprise initiatives to change processes and culture related to audit methodology
• Support and maintain Assurance Department manuals, tools, templates, and guidance
• Provide support to engagement teams related to audit approach
• Represent BPM through participation in professional task forces
• Develop and facilitate internally-focused training on various technical topics
• Consult with partners and engagement teams on complex assurance matters
• Enhance the talent experience as a career advisor and mentor
• Improve the quality of our audit practice in terms of audit efficiency and effectiveness
• Search out and test new technologies to improve our methodology
• Spearhead initiatives focused on the adoption of new technologies
• Co-lead the methodology committee alongside a senior leader, managing a team of approximately 5–10 members
• Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to teams on methodology-related topics, serving as a “go-to” resource within the practice
• Coordinate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to support the training of audit teams on revised methodologies and technologies
• Serve in a primarily internal-facing role with the flexibility to engage in limited client service to stay connected to real-time challenges and ensure practical methodology development

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with methodology working at PPC, CCH or equivalent
• Experience with technology and AI is highly desirable for this role

Benefits

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility
• Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that…
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University