Manager, Assurance Operations
Aprio
Houston, TX
$100,000 - $140,000 a year
Description
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Assurance team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Operations Manager to join their dynamic team.
The Assurance Operations Manager serves as a key resource and advocate for the department’s core systems, processes, and best practices. This individual will drive user adoption of assurance technologies, lead process documentation and training initiatives, and partner cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency. This role plays a critical part in standardizing processes, improving workflows, and ensuring the Assurance team operates at scale.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the subject matter expert for assurance software (e.g., DataSnipper, CCH Workflow, ProSystem fx Engagement, Laurel, CaseWare).
- Act as the primary point of contact for user support, troubleshooting, and best practices.
- Promote adoption and effective utilization of tools across the Assurance team.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance process documentation within the Assurance SharePoint site.
- Provide ongoing communication to the team, including weekly tips, updates, and best practices to drive continuous learning.
- Review and manage updates to PPC templates and engagement letters, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Partner with Learning & Development to design and deliver training for new hires and existing team members.
- Support ongoing education initiatives to enhance technical proficiency and process knowledge.
- Maintain and update Assurance department policies to reflect current standards, regulatory requirements, and internal practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance efficiency, and drive consistency across Assurance Operations.
- Lead and support initiatives focused on process optimization and standardization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in audit or assurance
- Experience with assurance technologies such as DataSnipper, CCH Workflow, ProSystem fx Engagement, Laurel, and CaseWare
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across teams
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.
The application window is anticipated to close on July 1, 2026 and may be extended as needed.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.