Assurance AI Technology Director

About the role

This leadership role focuses on modernizing the assurance practice by integrating advanced technology. The Director will lead initiatives in innovation, automation, and process improvement to enhance audit quality and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include developing and executing strategic plans for audit technology, overseeing the implementation of tools like data analytics and AI, and standardizing audit processes across the firm.

The position requires collaboration with various internal teams, including IT and risk advisory, to ensure technology initiatives align with broader business objectives. The Director will monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, leading change management efforts through communication and training to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes. Success in this role means driving significant improvements in audit efficiency and quality.

The role also involves supporting talent development by mentoring audit professionals and fostering a culture of innovation. Managing technology budgets, project timelines, and vendor relationships are key components, alongside ensuring all technology initiatives comply with professional standards and regulatory requirements. This position is central to the firm's future growth and success by leveraging technology.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $195,000 to $325,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• Leadership: This role requires leading assurance technology initiatives and cross-functional teams, as well as mentoring audit professionals.
• Innovation: The Director is responsible for driving innovation within the assurance practice, focusing on new technologies and process improvements.
• AI-driven audit solutions: Experience with AI-driven audit solutions is necessary for implementing advanced technology to enhance audit quality.
• Strategic planning: The role involves developing and executing strategic plans to modernize audit technology and workflows.
• Project management: Strong project management skills are essential for overseeing technology implementation projects and managing timelines.
• Organizational change management: The Director will lead change management efforts, including communication and training, to ensure adoption of new processes and tools.

Who this role suits

• A person who thrives on leading large-scale transformation projects and implementing new technologies.
• Someone with a strong background in public accounting or professional services who understands audit methodologies and regulatory standards.
• An individual adept at influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams.
• A professional who can adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment and drive organizational change effectively.

From the employer

• Lead assurance technology initiatives focused on innovation, automation, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to modernize audit technology, tools, and workflows.
• Partner with assurance leadership to identify opportunities for digital transformation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee implementation and adoption of audit technologies, including data analytics, AI tools, workflow automation, and audit software platforms.
• Drive standardization and optimization of audit processes across teams and offices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, risk advisory, compliance, and firm leadership to align transformation initiatives with business goals.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies impacting the audit profession.
• Lead change management efforts, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful adoption of new processes and tools.
• Develop KPIs and reporting metrics to measure transformation success, audit efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Support talent development by mentoring audit professionals and promoting innovation-focused learning initiatives.
• Manage technology-related budgets, project timelines, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure technology initiatives maintain compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA required; additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, PMP, or Six Sigma are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in public accounting, audit, consulting, or transformation leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation, process improvement, or technology implementation projects.
• Knowledge of audit technologies, data analytics tools, automation platforms, and AI-driven audit solutions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and drive organizational change.
• Experience within a public accounting firm or professional services environment preferred.

• 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).
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities: A collaborative learning culture supported by extensive CPE resources, a dedicated coaching program, and access to live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.