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The Managing Director, Quality Intelligence & Causal Analysis is responsible for directing the day-to-day execution of the Firm's quality intelligence, root cause analysis, quality analytics, and predictive risk assessment activities in support of the Firm's System of Quality Management (SoQM). Working closely with the Partner responsible for the function, the Managing Director leads the analysis of quality-related information to identify underlying causes of deficiencies, emerging risks, systemic trends, and opportunities to strengthen audit quality.

The Managing Director manages and coordinates quality intelligence activities across multiple sources, including monitoring results, inspection findings, root cause analyses, Audit Quality Indicators (AQIs), remediation outcomes, and other quality-related information. The role transforms data into actionable insights that support leadership decision-making, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management.

The position does not own or implement quality responses, controls, or remediation activities. Rather, the Managing Director provides objective analysis, challenge, and recommendations that enable stakeholders to address underlying causes and improve quality outcomes across the Firm.

Job Duties:

• Directs the day-to-day execution of the Firm's quality intelligence, root cause analysis, and quality analytics programs
• Leads and coordinates root cause analyses related to inspection findings, monitoring results, quality deficiencies, and other quality-related matters
• Evaluates underlying causes, contributing factors, and systemic drivers affecting audit quality and the Firm's SoQM
• Directs efforts to identify recurring themes, trends, and conditions that may impact the achievement of quality objectives
• Directs efforts to identify emerging quality risks, leading indicators, behavioral drivers, and organizational conditions that may affect the achievement of quality objectives
• Evaluates organizational behaviors, incentives, resource constraints, communication practices, and cultural factors contributing to quality outcomes
• Assesses relationships among findings, risks, controls, remediation activities, and organizational behaviors to identify opportunities for improvement
• Evaluates whether proposed corrective actions adequately address identified root causes and contributing factors
• Directs evaluations of action effectiveness to determine whether implemented corrective actions are producing the intended quality outcomes and addressing identified causes
• Directs the development and enhancement of quality intelligence methodologies, analytical models, dashboards, data visualization tools, and emerging technologies used to identify and evaluate quality risks

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required
• Twelve (12) or more of public accounting, audit quality, inspections, professional practice, quality management, risk management, regulatory, or analytical experience, required
• Experience leading root cause analysis initiatives, quality-related investigations, or complex data analysis projects, required
• Experience identifying trends, emerging risks, and systemic issues through data analysis and professional judgment, required
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting and presentations, preferred
• Experience working with quality management standards, inspection programs, monitoring activities, or regulatory matters, preferred
• CPA, required
• Advanced Excel skills, required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, preferred
• Experience with accounting research databases, preferred
• Strong knowledge of PCAOB QC 1000, IAASB ISQM 1, and AICPA SQMS 1 requirements
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis methodologies, causal factor analysis, remediation concepts, and continuous improvement principles
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into practical, actionable recommendations
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Experience developing dashboards, scorecards, quality indicators, and analytical reporting
• Ability to build collaborative relationships while maintaining objectivity and professional skepticism
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate difficult conversations, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights
• Strong leadership skills with experience directing teams and managing complex initiatives

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $240,000- $280,000 Maryland Range: $240,000- $280,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $240,000- $280,000