The National Office Senior is a core member of the firm’s National Office responsible for assisting with the overall administration, direction, and monitoring of the firm’s attest practice and system of quality management.
Key responsibilities include assisting in UHY LLP’s ongoing implementation of the new quality management standards; International Quality Management Standards (ISQM) promulgated by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, the Statement on Quality Management Standards (SQMS) promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the proposed QC 1000 put forth by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
This leadership position collaborates with the other members of the National Office and works directly with the UHY LLP Managing Partner and the UHY LLP Management Committee.JOB DESCRIPTION
Regular duties include (but are not limited to):
Monitoring of Quality Control with Leadership
- Prepare for and participate in UHY LLP Leadership Committee Meetings, which include the bi-weekly UHY LLP Management Committee (Management Committee) meetings and monthly Attest Leader meetings, including preparing recurring data for review and writing new and revising current policies for approval
- Understand the New Quality Control Standards as Well as Our Firm’s Current System of Quality Management to develop processes, controls, and monitoring to assure compliance
- Work with other National Office colleagues to understand and validate our current system of quality management
- Develop an understanding of the requirements of the quality management standards put forth by the AICPA, IAASB, and PCAOB
- Collaborate with stakeholders across UHY to gain an understanding of the risks to quality objectives as defined by the quality management statements
- Assist with the review and documentation of processes and controls, including designing effective monitoring controls to monitor the firm’s system of quality management
Train and Educate UHY stakeholders about the new quality management standards
- Educate stakeholders in the organization about the new quality management standards and their importance to the growth and health of UHY
- Train stakeholders in understanding their roles in risk assessment and operational processes to identify and mitigate threats to the quality objectives.
Design and implement controls to address risk to quality objectives
- Design controls to respond to the risks to the quality objectives and work with stakeholders to the implement controls
- Create and document policies and procedures as needed and enhance our system of quality management
Monitoring
- Assist with remediation of PCAOB inspection comments, including assessment of root causes of comments, determining the remediation steps required, implementing changes in quality control, and performing a post-implementation effectiveness assessment of the remediation steps taken to be provided to the PCAOB
- Designing monitoring controls to assess the effectiveness of our quality management controls
- Create documentation and workpapers to record the monitoring of controls and assist those ultimately charged with the responsibility for the system to quality management to determine if the system of quality management is functioning properly
Root Cause Analysis
- Perform root cause analysis of identified deficiencies, establish, or revise controls as necessary, implement the necessary changes, and document the process
Evaluate, Develop, and Implement new Audit Software, Tools, and Technology
- Assist the National Office team to evaluate the sufficiency of audit software, tools and technology used in our attest practice. Work with cross-functional teams to assess current software needs of the attest practice, identify software solutions, evaluate the viability of solutions, and lead the implementation of new software, including developing practice aids, workpaper templates, and training to support new data analytics software, data validation software, and AI powered audit tools
Work environment
- Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Physical demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- A minimum of 2-3 years of progressive audit or advisory experience in a medium to large public accounting firm or progressive experience at a company subject to ICFR audits
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
- Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, ISQM 1 and PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) rules and standards
- Experience with International Standards of Quality Management is beneficial but not required
- Experience with COSO, Green Book, external or internal audit, business risk, or IT controls are beneficial
- Familiarity with SEC, DOL, and GAO regulations is helpful
- Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WHO WE ARE
UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
WHAT WE OFFER
POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES
Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are committed to furthering our DE&I journey through building a diverse professional community based on equitable treatment for all and a collaborative culture that values inclusion.
WHO WE AREUHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
WHAT WE OFFERPOSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES
Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.
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Retirement Support — Savings options include a 401(k) with pre-tax, after-tax, and Roth features. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are viewed favorably in some cases.
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UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms. Firm Disclaimer ©2025 UHY LLP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. “UHY” is the brand name under which UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc. provide professional services. The two firms operate as separate legal entities in an alternative practice structure. UHY LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that performs attest services. UHY Advisors, Inc. provides tax and business consulting services through subsidiary entities. UHY Advisors, Inc. and UHY LLP are U.S. members of Urbach Hacker Young International Limited (UHY International), a UK company, and form part of the international UHY network of legally independent accounting and consulting firms. Any services described herein are provided by UHY Advisors, Inc. and/or UHY LLP (as the case may be) and not by UHY International or any other member firm of UHY International. Neither UHY International nor any member of UHY International has any liability for services provided by other members. On this website, (i) the term "our firm", "we" and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted by UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiary entities, and (ii) the term "UHYI" denotes the UHY international network, in each case as more fully described in the preceding paragraph.
