Director - Audit Data Strategy (Public Accounting)

Audit Data Analytics Leader

You will provide strategic and methodological leadership for integrating audit data, analytics, and artificial intelligence within the Dynamic Audit Solution (DAS). Serving as the primary subject matter expert, you will direct the design and implementation of audit analytics methodologies, driving forward the vision for data-enabled audits and strategic AI capabilities. You will hold accountability for developing the application-wide data strategy, ensuring governance, compliance, and usability of audit data. You have recent experience working in a firm, with a focus on external audit data, analytics, and AI tools.

Through methodology, software, and AI workstreams, you will reshape traditional auditing approaches through the use of data, analytics, and technologies like AI. It promotes the incorporation of both financial and non-financial data, enhancing efficiency and audit quality through advanced analytics and machine learning. The role must balance abstract thinking with rigorous adherence to existing auditing standards (US GAAS, PCAOB, ISAs). You will report to the Senior Director of DAS Suite Methodology. This role can work remotely in the US.

You will :

• Create the strategic vision for Audit Data Analytics (ADA) within DAS, formulating multi-year roadmaps and translating strategic goals into relevant, milestone-driven implementation plans.
• Provide leadership and oversight in the research and development of ADA content and methodologies integrated into DAS and related Association products, tools, and learning materials.
• Ensure analytics solutions align with current auditing standards.
• Direct the strategy and oversee the implementation of AI and machine learning programs within DAS.
• Be a strategic advisor on member and customer needs, providing expert technical review and guidance.
• Oversee a comprehensive data governance program across the DAS Suite, to include the definition of standards, policies, and quality controls to maintain data integrity and reliability for auditors.
• Be the primary spokesperson for audit data analytics for DAS with internal and external partners.

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How We Support You :

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family, and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us :

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

The Annual Salary Range for this role is : $150,000-$175,000. Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. If you'd like to understand more on the salary range, please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.

If you're interested in this role, please apply before 19 September 2025. While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.