Professional Practice Director - Senior Director at Grant Thornton

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, PCAOB Standards, Audit Quality & Risk Management, Technical Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Staff Mentoring, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Internal Inspections, Professional Networking, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Audit Methodology

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Professional Practice Director - Senior Director Job Description A Professional Practice Director (PPD), a part of the firm’s Audit Quality & Risk group, functions as the first point of contact in Grant Thornton’s risk management function. In this role, a PPD has direct interaction with our service line professionals and client personnel, resolving difficult technical and other practice issues. Your day to day may include: * Monitoring of in-process audit engagements, including reading financial statements and workpapers on behalf of the National office * Consulting on technical accounting and SEC compliance matters * Acting as a resource for audit standards and related methodology questions * Maintaining active communication with engagement teams and clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively * Liaising between audit engagement teams and other firm professional practice resources * Monitoring staffing and engagement turnover to facilitate quality execution * Supporting engagement teams through internal and external inspections * Presenting internal and external training sessions on relevant subject matter areas * Teaming with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls, while understanding and managing firm risk on such proposals * Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff on projects and assess performance for periodic reviews * Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events * Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality * Other duties as assigned You have the following technical skills and qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting * Minimum of fifteen years of progressive audit experience (including experience working on audits of public companies, including related quality inspections), in a medium to large public accounting firm or equivalent, global network firm experience a plus * Active CPA license (required) * Excellent analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, SEC reporting, and PCAOB rules and standards * Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities * Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships * Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills * Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: 25%)

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary contact for risk management, resolving complex technical accounting and SEC compliance issues for audit engagements. Responsibilities include monitoring workpapers, mentoring staff, and supporting teams through internal and external inspections.