Quality Manager – Assurance
Location: SVA Offices (On-site preferred; regular travel required) - includes Madison, WI; Brookfield, WI; Colorado Springs, CO
Reports To: Director of Quality Management
At SVA, we believe in Serving People Better—our clients, our communities, and each other. The Quality Manager – Assurance plays a key role in advancing the firm’s assurance practice by supporting audit quality, consistency, and compliance across the firm.
This position supports the Director of Quality Management by performing Engagement Quality Reviews (EQRs)—with a strong emphasis on Government Auditing Standards (HUD, USDA-RD, and Single Audits)—and by contributing to firm-wide initiatives that strengthen assurance quality, efficiency, and technical excellence.
Essential FunctionsPerform Engagement Quality Reviews for assurance engagements, focusing on audits under GAGAS / Yellow Book standards.
Assist with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the firm’s Quality Management Policies and Procedures (QMPP).
Monitor new accounting and auditing standards and support firm-wide implementation efforts.
Maintain and enhance the firm’s Assurance Resources, including practice aids, technical guidance, and intranet/Teams sites.
Provide technical research and guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters.
Support assurance quality initiatives and efficiency-improvement projects.
Participate in internal training efforts, including CPE programs and the annual A&A Update.
Assist with maintaining compliance with GAGAS / Yellow Book requirements.
Serve as a Qualified Reviewer or Assurance Manager on engagements, as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; Master’s preferred
7+ years of public accounting audit experience
Experience with Government Auditing Standards and Single Audits preferred
Active CPA license required
Strong expertise in audit documentation review and quality standards
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to research and clearly communicate complex technical issues
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently
Strong ethical standards and professional judgment
Ability to manage deadlines and perform well under pressure
Located near and willing to travel regularly to SVA offices (on-site work preferred)
Demonstrates SVA’s core value of Serve People Better and aligns with the SVA DNA Fundamentals
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