Assurance Technology Business Manager

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

The Assurance Technology Business Partner partners with the Assurance Operations Leader, IT, and Assurance professionals to drive operational excellence across the practice. This role serves as a bridge between business strategy and technology execution and is responsible for identifying inefficiencies, recommending solutions, implementing technology, automating manual processes, and supporting the adoption of innovative tools that enhance audit quality, increase efficiency, utilization, and improve the team member experience.

The ideal candidate combines process improvement expertise, strong practice line knowledge, strong execution skills, and a passion for technology with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and drive organizational change. Success in this role is measured by business outcomes, technology adoption, operational improvements, and value realization.

Responsibilities

Technology & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with operational leader on audit technology initiatives and maintain the Assurance technology roadmap.
• Support the intake and portfolio process to identify, prioritize, and advocate for technology investments that support business objectives.
• Translate business needs into actionable technology initiatives via business cases.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve audit operational processes.
• Drive standard operating procedures and process documentation, including visual workflows.

Technology Adoption

• Drive adoption of practice technologies.
• Measure and communicate utilization, business outcomes, and value realization from technology investments.
• Engage in all phases of technology and process implementation, including post-implementation support.

Change Management & Training

• Lead change management efforts for new processes and technology implementations.
• Develop training materials and user adoption programs.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for audit professionals and support teams.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary operational liaison between Audit Operations Leader, IT, and external vendors.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to understand operational challenges and prioritize improvement initiatives.
• Lead technology pilot programs by coordinating testing, measuring business impact, gathering stakeholder feedback, and developing recommendations for implementation and broader adoption.
• Coordinate with external vendors on product enhancements and implementation initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role and practice.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, information systems, technology, or a related field required

·         Minimum of three years of experience in a public accounting environment, at least one of which has been spent at Elliott Davis

·         Manager preferred

·         Strong understanding of practice line

·         Fundamental knowledge of technology

·         Understanding of project management methodologies and change management strategies

·         Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

·         Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives through influence, collaboration, and relationship building

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•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

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ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.