Senior Assurance Manager, Professional Practice Group

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Oversee assurance quality control processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while leading continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic team.
Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio's Professional Practice Group and you will help assurance team members and clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Assurance Manager to join their dynamic team. As the Quality Control Senior Manager in Aprio’s national Professional Practice Group, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the firm’s assurance quality control processes. Your expertise in regulatory compliance, technical standards, and risk management will ensure that all assurance services meet the highest standards of quality and professional integrity. You will lead initiatives to strengthen the firm’s quality control framework, support engagement teams in maintaining compliance, and drive continuous improvement in assurance practices. Quality Control Leadership and Oversight
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert on AICPA audit standards, SSARS, and other professional guidelines, with a focus on quality control for assurance engagements, especially in the construction industry.
  • Monitor assurance engagements to ensure strict adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements, identifying and addressing quality risks proactively.
  • Translate emerging standards and regulatory changes into actionable quality control guidance for the assurance practice.
  • Engagement Support and Technical Guidance
  • Advise engagement teams and leaders on complex accounting, auditing, and quality control matters, ensuring consistent application of standards.
  • Review engagement documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality control policies.
  • Risk Management and Continuous Improvement
  • Evaluate and mitigate risks in assurance engagements, ensuring alignment with firm policies and regulatory mandates.
  • Lead quality assurance reviews and implement improvements based on findings and industry best practices.
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Mentor and develop assurance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, ethical conduct, and continuous learning in quality control.
  • Organize and deliver training sessions on evolving professional standards, quality control procedures, and regulatory updates.
  • Thought Leadership and Communication
  • Develop and share thought leadership materials on assurance quality control and professional standards.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to communicate quality control initiatives and updates to staff and clients.
  • Qualifications & Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation required.
  • Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in assurance, auditing, and quality control within a public accounting firm.
  • At least 5 years of construction industry experience preferred.
  • Deep familiarity with AICPA audit standards, SSARS, and quality control guidelines.
  • Proven leadership in managing teams and driving quality initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex quality concepts.
  • Proficiency in audit software, data analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional integrity and ethical conduct.
  • The application window is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026 and may be extended as needed.

    Why work for Aprio:
    Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
     

    Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
    - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
    - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
    - 401k with Profit Sharing
    - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
    - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
    - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
    - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
    - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
    - Top rated wellness program
    - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
     
     
    What’s in it for you:
    - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
    - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.  We call it the Aprio Way.  This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
    - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
    - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
    - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
    - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.


    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

    Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Equity Compensation: 401k with Profit Sharing
    • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
    • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
    • Flexible holidays and time off: 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
    • Paid Parental Leave: Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
    • Wellness Stipend: Top rated wellness program

    Aprio, is a leading independent CPA-led business advisory firm that provides integrated services in advisory, assurance, tax, and private client services, leveraging over 65 years of expertise to guide clients through complex financial challenges.

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    $136,000 – $220,000 per year
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