United States onlyBPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. The Audit Methodology Senior Manager will join a fast growing core audit team undergoing transformation to support the continued evolution and maturity of the audit function to meet regulatory expectations. This internal facing role offers the opportunity to continue to transform audit methodology, expand both technical and non-technical department training, and support initiatives to improve and expand the related processes and technologies with the goal of building audit efficiencies and enhancing audit quality. The position will use background and experience in core audit, training, project management, and developing business partnerships to become the go-to person to provide methodology mentorship to teams in a classroom environment, small groups, and 1:1.
Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.
What you get:
- Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility
- Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that…
- Balance flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself
- Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University
Who is successful at BPM:
- Caring people who put others first
- Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
- Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
- Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
- Resilient people who rise to the occasion
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement methodology related to core audit including information technology considerations for GAAS and PCAOB audit engagements
- Lead enterprise initiatives to change processes and culture related to audit methodology
- Support and maintain Assurance Department manuals, tools, templates, and guidance
- Provide support to engagement teams related to audit approach
- Represent BPM through participation in professional task forces
- Develop and facilitate internally-focused training on various technical topics
- Consult with partners and engagement teams on complex assurance matters
- Enhance the talent experience as a career advisor and mentor
- Improve the quality of our audit practice in terms of audit efficiency and effectiveness
- Search out and test new technologies to improve our methodology
- Spearhead initiatives focused on the adoption of new technologies
- Co-lead the methodology committee alongside a senior leader, managing a team of approximately 5–10 members.
- Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to teams on methodology-related topics, serving as a “go-to” resource within the practice.
- Coordinate with the Learning Development (LD) team to support the training of audit teams on revised methodologies and technologies.
- Serve in a primarily internal-facing role with the flexibility to engage in limited client service to stay connected to real-time challenges and ensure practical methodology development.
Requirements:
- Licensed CPA
- 7+ years’ experience in public accounting, ideally serving private and public company financial statement audits
- 5+ years' experience with methodology working at PPC, CCH or equivalent (preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong desire to continuously learn and drive change
- Strong technology skills with a track record of new system/software implementation
- Experience with technology and AI is highly desirable for this role.
Wondering if you should apply?
At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.
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