Public Accounting Quality and Inspections Senior Manager

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Job Description

This position is part of Firm Quality, which is a group within Crowe's Firm Risk Management group. This person will report to and work under the direction of the Inspections & Monitoring leader. This person will be the primary coordinator and facilitator for the internal and external inspections and monitoring programs and will prepare and submit regulatory and external reports related to the firm's inspections and registrations. This individual will need strong organizational and project management skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail. Someone with an audit background or familiarity with CPA firm quality controls is preferred. This position requires limited travel, but some travel may be required to facilitate our external inspections.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree, preferably in accounting
• Experience in a public accounting firm (preferred)
• Strong project management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills

Job Requirements

Planning the firm's internal inspection process including preparing a project plan, overseeing the assigning and scheduling of inspectors, facilitating the preparation of inspection checklists, and preparing project sites.

Overseeing the execution of the firm's internal inspection process including creating and updating project management tools, overseeing the development of training materials for inspectors, communicating and checking in with inspection team captains, monitoring status, holding individuals responsible for meeting the project plan deadlines, and providing status updates to Firm Quality leadership.

Assisting others within the Inspections & Monitoring group in accumulating results and preparing reports.

Planning the firm's PCAOB inspection process including preparing a project plan, communicating with the PCAOB inspectors, and preparing project sites.

Overseeing and coordinating the fulfillment of the PCAOB's inspection requests.

Overseeing the execution of the firm's PCAOB inspection process including creating and updating project management tools, identifying and scheduling firm liaisons, communicating engagement selections, monitoring status, holding individuals responsible to meeting the project plan deadlines, and providing status updates to Firm Quality leadership.

Handling the logistics of the PCAOB inspections including communicating and coordinating the details of the on-site visits, which includes interacting with both PCAOB inspectors and Crowe personnel. This also includes assisting with resolving any technology issues.

Assist others within the Inspections & Monitoring group in responding to PCAOB comments.

Planning the firm's tri-annual AICPA peer review inspection, including preparing a project plan, communicating with the peer review firm, and preparing project sites.

Overseeing and coordinating the fulfillment of the AICPA and peer review firm's inspection requests.

Overseeing the execution of the firm's peer review process including creating and updating project management tools, identifying and scheduling firm liaisons, overseeing the communication of engagement selections, providing file access to peer reviewers, monitoring status, holding individuals responsible for meeting the project plan deadlines, and providing status updates to Firm Quality leadership.

Assist others within the Inspections & Monitoring group in responding to peer review comments and reports.

Planning and facilitating other external inspections processes, including the firm's tri-annual global network quality review.

Gathering information and preparing the firm's PCAOB Form 2's and Form 3's. This includes coordinating with others within the firm to obtain various reports and data, reviewing the information, assembling schedules and support, and preparing and filing the reports.

Gathering information and preparing any other regulatory reporting requirements related to the firm's assurance practice.

We appreciate talent from all over the United States and are willing to consider candidates who may not be located near a Crowe office location for this role / opening.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,000.00 - $244,000.00 per year.

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More About Crowe

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.