Smith + Howard · 2 days ago
Assurance + Advisory Process Development Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expSmith + Howard is a family of companies offering tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services. The Assurance + Advisory Process Development Specialist will lead innovation and process improvement initiatives, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to enhance audit and advisory workflows.
AccountingInsuranceReal Estate
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary advocate for Assurance & Advisory teams in innovation projects
Define, refine, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value and stakeholder input
Collaborate closely with developers during sprint planning, daily standups, and review sessions
Provide real-time feedback to developers and clarify requirements as features are built
Ensure solutions are intuitive and aligned with practice workflows
Conduct workflow reviews to uncover pain points and opportunities for automation or process optimization
Document current-state and design future-state processes, considering regulatory and quality standards
Write detailed user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria
Partner with stakeholders to confirm that requirements reflect business priorities
Develop and execute test cases for new features and system enhancements
Perform hands-on functional testing, UAT, and regression testing to validate solutions
Document and track defects, working with developers to resolve issues quickly
Ensure deliverables meet performance, usability, and compliance expectations before release
Facilitate workshops, demos, and feedback sessions with partners, managers, and staff
Support solution rollout, including developing training content and assisting with adoption efforts
Monitor and measure solution performance post-launch, recommending continuous improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
3+ years of experience in Assurance (audit, review, compilation) and/or Advisory within a CPA firm or professional services setting
Familiarity with engagement management systems, audit workflow tools, or data analytics platforms (e.g., CaseWare, Thomson Reuters, CCH Engagement, IDEA, Power BI)
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and work directly with development staff and IT
Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with partners, staff, and developers
Detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive problem-solver
Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Competitive pay
Excellent training opportunities
Great benefits
Company
Smith + Howard
Smith + Howard is a tax, accounting, advisory, and consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, with a global presence.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Broad Sky Partners
2022-11-15Private Equity
Leadership Team
Sean Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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