Director, Quality Management presso SVA

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Quality Management to join our leadership team and serve as a trusted steward of our firm’s quality, integrity, and compliance. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate directly with the President of the firm, the Assurance Service Line Leader, and firm principals to drive excellence in our Quality Management System. Your expertise will ensure the completeness and adequacy of work paper documentation, financial reporting and disclosures, and the proper maintenance of audit documentation in line with GAAS, GAGAS, and firm policies.

This is your opportunity to shape the firm’s future while safeguarding the standards of our profession!

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management Leadership (40%)

• Oversee, implement, and maintain the firm’s Quality Management Policies and Procedures (QMPP).

• Monitor new accounting and auditing standards; coordinate firm-wide implementation plans.

• Provide ongoing updates to the firm on technical changes (AICPA, FASB, GASB, GAGAS, DOL, etc.) with practical insights for our practice areas.

• Lead independence and assurance processes, committee activities, peer reviews, and pre-issuance reviews.

• Partner with leadership on policy implementation and quality oversight, including administration of quality management software solutions.

Engagement Performance (40%)

• Develop and implement standardized assurance processes with the Assurance Service Line Leader and CPA President.

• Serve as a resource on technical research and complex accounting/auditing issues.

• Perform Engagement Quality Reviews.

Communication, Development, and Advocacy (15%)

• Provide thought leadership internally and externally through CPE development, in-house training, seminars, articles, and firm updates.

• Coordinate assurance practice aids, industry updates, and firm-wide learning initiatives.

• Act as final arbiter for regulatory CPE qualification.

Other Contributions (5%)

• Serve as Engagement Principal for client engagements, as needed.

• Participate in operational task forces and process improvement initiatives.

• Support technology adoption and manage professional memberships, licenses, and audit quality center affiliations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred).

• Certification: Active CPA license.

• Experience: 10+ years in public accounting audit, with extensive quality control experience. Expertise in Government Auditing Standards and Single Audit performance and review highly preferred.

• Leadership Readiness: Must meet the requirements of a Qualified Principal under the firm’s QMPP.

Skills & Attributes

• Deep technical knowledge in assurance and audit documentation review.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.

• Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in independent and collaborative settings.

• Strong attention to detail, ethics, and integrity.

• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines while leading with professionalism.

• Commitment to the firm’s values: Serve People Better and live out our SVA DNA Fundamentals.

Why Join Us?

At SVA, we believe quality isn’t just a requirement—it’s our legacy. As Director of Quality Management, you’ll have the opportunity to influence firm-wide practices, work side-by-side with top leadership, and ensure we continue delivering the highest standard of assurance services. You’ll be part of a culture that values professional excellence, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re a CPA leader with a passion for audit quality and a desire to shape the future of a respected CPA firm, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us build on our tradition of excellence.