Manager - Quality Control

 

Kreischer Miller, voted One of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for the past four years, continues to prosper and grow.  As a public accounting firm with approximately 150 team members located in Horsham, PA, we are currently seeking to add talented professionals to our outstanding team, including hiring a Quality Control Manager.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring outstanding product quality in the Audit and Accounting Practice.  Responsible for ensuring that the work performed by engagement teams complies with the applicable professional standards, regulatory requirements and the firm's standards of quality.  Position can be Part-Time or Full Time.

Desired Personal Values and Capabilities: 

• Client-service oriented
• Supportive of firm philosophy and goals
• Expert in the professional practice
• Leadership ability
• Decision- maker
• Staff developer
• Excellent communication skills
• Promotes efficiency in firm operations
• Knowledgeable of business climate and trends

Education/Special Certifications/Prior Work Experience Required:

BS in Accounting or equivalent and at least six years in public accounting or equivalent demonstrating proven progression in complexity, scope and number of engagements managed. Must have CPA license. Be proficient in use of computers and industry-related software programs.  Must have experience with financial reporting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and maintenance of the firm's quality control polices and procedures.
• Perform "2nd partner review" of all financial statements or other reports issued by the A & A Team.
• Disseminate information about new pronouncements and assist the A & A team with their implementation.
• Consultation in the development of "in house" presentations on major new professional pronouncements or developments.  Technical review of content of presentations prepared by others prior to their presentation.
• Instruct continuing education courses including 1st year staff training and occasional technical updates.
• Perform annual inspection
• Monitor compliance of firm's professionals with continuing education and licensing requirements of state societies, the DOL, GAO, AICPA and other regulatory bodies.
• Identify areas to improve engagement efficiency
• Assist A & A professionals in creating their professional development plans.
• Assist with the maintenance of client acceptance and continuance policies and procedures. 
• Serve in an advisory or research capacity whenever there is a question about or opinion needed on a matter of accounting principle, auditing procedure, reporting requirement or any other assurance or advisory matter.
• Ensure that the firm is adhering to applicable independence, integrity and objectivity requirements to the extent required.  These requirements include regulations, interpretations and rulings of the AICPA, state CPA societies, state boards of accountancy, state statutes, Government Auditing Standards, the Department of Labor and other regulatory agencies where applicable.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Skills:

• Excellent technical proficiency
• Strong research skills
• Excellent writing skills a must
• Practical problem solving skills
• Public Accounting experience required
• Experience with financial statement preparation and disclosure requirements necessary
• A-133 and Employee Benefit Plan Audit experience a plus

 

Kreischer Miller is an equal opportunity employer offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, dependent care assistance plan, 401(k) plan, holidays, and generous time off for vacation and illness. 

Qualified candidates may respond by forwarding their resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: 

              Email:  resumes@kmco.com

              Fax:  (215) 672-8224

              Mail:  100 Witmer Road, Suite 350, Horsham, PA  19044