Manager, Audit Technical Resource Group

Job Description

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

The Manager, Audit Technical Resource Group supports the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services by providing technical guidance, quality review support, and practical resources to engagement teams. This role applies professional standards to complex accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters and performs Report Quality Reviews (RQRs) across a variety of engagement types and industries, helping teams navigate technical issues and maintain compliance with firm and regulatory requirements.

Through technical consultation, training, and collaboration, the Manager strengthens the capabilities of client-facing professionals, promotes consistency in the application of professional standards, and contributes to the firm's commitment to audit quality and technical excellence. Success in this role requires both strong technical accounting knowledge and significant hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements across a broad range of industries and engagement types.

• Perform Report Quality Reviews of financial statements and assurance reports across a variety of engagement types and industries to help ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm methodology and professional standards.
• Research, analyze, and formally document technical accounting and auditing issues to ensure GAAP compliance
• Respond to advanced technical inquiries using professional standards and research tools
• Develop and update technical tools, templates, training materials, and white paper guidance on complex accounting issues
• Participate in internal inspections, peer reviews, and quality management activities, including documentation and follow-up
• Deliver and support technical training through firmwide programs such as TRG News and Technically Speaking webinars
• Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, including new and emerging guidance
• Maintain current knowledge of GAAP, professional standards, and technology platforms relevant to assurance services

• Support KSM staff with ad hoc technical, quality, risk, and independence matters
• Contribute to innovation and compliance initiatives within the Audit practice
• Enhance marketing efforts by contributing thought leadership articles, whitepapers, and guidance on technical matters
• Collaborat…