Assurance AI Technology Director

About the role

This role focuses on leading the modernization of Bpmcpa's assurance practice. The Director will drive innovation, improve audit quality, and implement advanced technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This involves developing and executing strategic plans for audit technology, tools, and workflows, and identifying opportunities for digital transformation within the firm's assurance services.

A key part of the work involves overseeing the adoption of various audit technologies, including data analytics, AI tools, workflow automation, and specialized audit software platforms. The Director will also standardize and optimize audit processes across different teams and offices. Collaboration with IT, risk advisory, compliance, and firm leadership is essential to ensure technology initiatives align with broader business objectives.

Success in this position means monitoring industry trends and regulatory developments to keep the firm at the forefront of audit technology. The Director will lead change management efforts, including communication and training, to ensure new processes and tools are successfully adopted. Measuring transformation success through KPIs and supporting talent development by mentoring audit professionals are also core responsibilities.

The 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 influencing senior stakeholders.
• Advanced technology solutions: The Director will implement solutions like AI-driven audit tools, data analytics, and automation platforms to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Audit methodology: A strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, and internal controls is necessary to modernize audit practices effectively.
• Large-scale transformation projects: Experience leading complex projects focused on process improvement and technology implementation is crucial for this role.
• Strategic planning: The Director will develop and execute strategic plans to modernize audit technology and align initiatives with business goals.
• Organizational change management: This position involves leading change management efforts, including communication and training, to ensure successful adoption of new processes and tools.

Who this role suits

• You have a decade or more of experience in public accounting, audit, or consulting, with a focus on transformation.
• You are adept at leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve technological advancements.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and possess strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• You are committed to continuous improvement and innovation within the audit profession.

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.