Assurance Quality Manager

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

• Location: United States, Michigan, Southfield

Count on us. Our “we-care” culture is more than just a motto; it’s a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Plante Moran. We’ll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our “principally in-person” model.’ We believe face-to-face interactions are critical for individual and team development, though we’re highly supportive of leveraging opportunities to work from home for focused, quiet time when needed.

The Professional Standards Team (PST) is responsible for developing, implementing, operating and monitoring the system of quality management (SOQM) for the assurance practice. The Assurance Quality Manager works with the Assurance Quality Management leadership within PST and is focused on execution of the firm’s assurance quality management programs.

Your role.

• Assist in the planning and execution of the firm’s quality management programs, which may include:
• Implementation of new quality management standards
• Review of processes and controls to evaluate design effectiveness, and development of action plans for enhancements
• Development of quality response testing plans, including the nature, timing and extent of procedures to be performed, and involvement in the execution of the testing
• Participation in the internal inspection process and involvement as appropriate in external inspections
• Management of root cause analysis efforts based on results of monitoring activities and oversight of execution of resulting action plans
• Collaborate with internal firm service groups and others within professional standards as needed to perform the duties described
• Collaborate with the other members of the assurance quality management team to share observations, common themes, or indications of potential issues
• Prepare communications for firm leaders related to audit quality matters
• Assist in developing and delivering continuing professional education courses related to quality management subject matter
• Participate in other monitoring and quality initiatives that arise through issue identification or continuous improvement initiatives

The qualifications.

• Experience with process documentation and development
• Strong project management skills and motivated to work autonomously
• Audit manager or senior with CPA license
• Working knowledge of assurance quality management requirements
• Ability and desire to think strategically to develop plans for execution of monitoring procedures
• Ability to evaluate current processes and identify opportunities to improve
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong social and interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to change quickly
• Experience working with broad range of people in different roles and at different levels

Our difference.

We are a nationally recognized public accounting, consulting, and wealth management firm, consistently ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” At Plante Moran, we live by the Golden Rule, fostering a relatively “jerk-free” culture with the lowest staff turnover rate in the industry. Our supportive network of well-rounded professionals is excited to catapult your growth and help pave your pathway to professional excellence.

Our difference.

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize – and celebrate – our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.

Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

Colorado monthly base range is as follows:

$5,666.67 to $7,000.00

Illinois monthly base range is as follows:

$5,833.33 to $9,583.33