What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal - Quality Control position at HBK CPAs & Consultants?
Principal – Quality Control
HBK is a growing Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investment advisory firm according to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and fostered thousands of close, caring, supportive client relationships.
Growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace.
We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with people who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are more consultants than number crunchers, an influence in our communities as well as on our clients and their finances. When we go home at night, we know we’ve made something happen for our clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBK Family as our newest Principal – Quality Control.
SUMMARY
HBK’s Principal – Quality Control is focused on enhancing audit quality and efficiency. To accomplish that goal, you will provide technical assistance, independent review, and ensure adherence of all laws and policies set forth.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Master’s Degree preferred.
- CPA designation required.
- 8 years of public accounting experience required.
- Significant working knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP required, special purpose frameworks such as cash, income tax basis, IFRS), professional practice standard (US GAAS and SSARS required, Government Auditing Standards, International Audit Standards), and be able to research and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Solid research and writing skills, excellent verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients.
- Experience auditing employee benefit plans and/or Uniform Guidance is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent computer skills, communication skills, time management skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and clients.
- Previous experience with peer review and internal inspection processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume a leadership role in our quality management standard design and implementation.
- Oversee Quality Control team members to ensure they are appropriately assigned and engaged.
- Perform Quality Control review of financial statements, identify risk areas, and review judgments made by assurance team.
- Assist assurance teams in developing and applying high-level of technical skills and knowledge.
- Perform internal inspections of the Firm’s Quality Control System
- Participate in planning meetings and assist teams in designing engagement procedures based on risk and materiality, then discussions with engagement team.
- Conduct independent research and apply industry standards.
- Proposing resolutions. Provide accounting guidance, best practices, and give examples to the client service teams.
- Attend meetings and trainings and assist in the design and presentation of firm assurance sessions.
- Assist with oversight and administration of the firm’s memberships and licensing functions.
- Maintaining the required CPE for firm and licensing standards
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Competitive Principal Level Compensation
- Open Paid-time-off policy
- Flexible work environment to offer work/life balance
- 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays
- Annual Performance Reviews
- And Much More…
HBK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
