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CBIZ · 2 days ago

Assurance Transformation Leader

Independence, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

CBIZ is a leading professional services advisor seeking a strategic and results-driven Assurance Transformation Leader to join their internal transformation team. This role focuses on developing innovative solutions to enhance audit quality and drive efficiency, while collaborating with key stakeholders and managing a high-performing team.

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Hiring Manager

Candace Freeman

Responsibilities

Roadmap Development: Collaborate with the VP of Business Transformation and Assurance Leaders to develop a comprehensive roadmap, identifying, prioritizing, defining, and delivering innovative solutions that provide the greatest business impact for our firm

Strategy and Objectives: Partner with Assurance to define the Assurance Transformation strategy, set objectives and key results (OKRs), and establish key performance indicators (KPIs)

Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Set and meet expectations with stakeholders on deliverables and drive communication to keep stakeholders well-informed on progress towards goals

Business Cases Development and ROI Measurement: Develop comprehensive business cases for proposed transformation initiatives with detailed cost and return on investment (ROI) analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and demonstrating the value and impact

Data-Driven Insights & AI Enablement: Collaborate with our Business Intelligence & AI teams to implement advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven solutions to empower assurance teams with actionable insights that enhance strategic decision making

Process Standardization & Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and standardize assurance processes leveraging offshore resources, automation, process reengineering, and advanced workflow technologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, as well as reduce risk and improve audit quality

Team Management and Development: Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team. This includes hiring, mentoring, and upskilling team members to enhance their technical expertise and strategic thinking. You will empower the team by providing clear direction, performance expectations, and opportunities for professional growth

Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring transformation initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and budget

Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage day-to-day relationships with external vendors and technology partners to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions and services

Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes within the assurance practice

Innovation Leadership: Champion innovation by continuously evaluating and advising on new technologies, staying updated with industry trends, and providing thought leadership to senior leadership

Qualification

Audit principlesTransformation leadershipAIAutomationStakeholder managementData-driven insightsChange managementBusiness case developmentProject managementInnovation leadershipRegulatory knowledgeCPA certificationCommunication skillsTeam managementStrategic thinking

Required

10+ years of experience in public accounting or a multinational organization with a focus on audit or assurance transformation, and proven leadership in driving business change

College Degree or equivalent required

10 years related experience

Must have experience managing staff, projects and/or processes

Possesses subject matter expertise

Knowledge of industry regulations

Ability to manage a team of others

Ability to formulate new policies and procedures

Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of an organization, both internally and externally

Ability to travel as required by business and on-call availability

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in accounting, computer science, or related discipline

Deep knowledge of audit and regulatory requirement and compliance frameworks, including standards set by the PCAOB, AICPA, SEC, and other governing bodies

Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders concurrently

Strong communication and change management skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Ability to think strategically while also driving tactical execution

Experience in leading, growing, and enhancing a transformation teams

CPA certification