QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER jobs in New York

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Required Fields of Study:
Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Accounting & Technology, Mathematics

Minimum Years of Experience:
5 year(s) of IT controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing IT controls solutions

Certification(s) Required:
CPA or CISA

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of providing services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and IT management controls, which includes a proven record of success with managing the following:
 

• Financial reporting and information technology risks, processes and controls;
• Current and emerging technologies which may include: Oracle, SAP, Oracle Database, web development tools, virtualization, UNIX, Linux, and security technologies;  
• Core risks, processes and internal controls related to non-financial reporting, both manual and IT;  
• Risks, processes and controls related to financial reporting, both manual and IT, in a specific industry sector;  
• COSO Framework, CoBIT, ITIL and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks;  
• Relevant subject matter expertise to support the development of thought leadership; and,  
• Key internal operational processes of a professional services firm, e.g., engagement economics, billing and collection, performance appraisals, time reporting, personal independence and compliance requirement.  Demonstrates extensive skills and abilities related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes within a professional services firm or large enterprise a consultant, auditor or business process specialist, including business process and IT management controls, which includes a proven record of success with managing the following:  
• Financial reporting and information technology risks, processes and controls;
• Current and emerging technologies which may include: Oracle, SAP, Oracle Database, web development tools, virtualization, UNIX, Linux, and security technologies;  
• Core risks, processes and internal controls related to non-financial reporting, both manual and IT;  
• Risks, processes and controls related to financial reporting, both manual and IT, in a specific industry sector;  
• COSO Framework, CoBIT, ITIL and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks;  
• Relevant subject matter expertise to support the development of thought leadership; and,  
• Key internal operational processes of a professional services firm, e.g., engagement economics, billing and collection, performance appraisals, time reporting, personal independence and compliance requirement.  
• Leading IT related controls assurance or controls readiness projects associated with external audits, internal audits and service organization controls reports, e.g., SSAE 16;  
• Identifying key risks and controls, recommend improved controls, perform controls readiness projects and identify and assess configuration of controls in financial reporting related business processes as well as in IT infrastructures, security, change management, operations and program development;  
• Managing and coaching staff as they perform assessments to evaluate controls, security, SOD, and execute audit procedures;  
• Leading the adaption a work program and practice aid to create tailored solutions for our clients;  
• Understanding a client's business and technology in order to identify, pursue, and ultimately win additional service opportunities;  
• Interfacing with clients on projects as well as leading the planning and execution of projects;  
• Demonstrating extensive project management skills related to IT audit projects, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules; and,  
• Demonstrating extensive abilities as a team leader, which includes creating a positive environment; monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations; respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress.