Assurance Acquisition & Integration Director

Citrin Cooperman

. Lead activities to evaluate and integrate acquired assurance practices .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in assurance practice integration, including due diligence, risk assessment, and project management. Proficient in leading training programs and collaborating across departments to ensure compliance with accounting principles and auditing standards.

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Assurance Practice IntegrationDue Diligence ProceduresAudit Software FamiliarityProject Management CapabilitiesStrategic Leadership

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesAuditing StandardsRisk AssessmentChange ManagementAssurance Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision-MakingInnovationService-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

CaseWareCaseViewSuralinkDatasnipperMindBridge

Industry Keywords

Assurance PracticeM&A IntegrationEmployee Benefit PlanNot-For-ProfitFinancial Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead activities to evaluate and integrate acquired assurance practices
Conduct initial diligence procedures and evaluate acquisition criteria
Gather and evaluate assurance practice economics data
Assess human capital quality and staffing adequacy
Review assurance engagement workpapers, policies, and procedures
Assess assurance methodologies, technologies, and innovations
Identify and assess risks
Lead the assurance practice due diligence process, including engagement-level reviews
Develop integration project plans incorporating entity-specific due diligence matters
Evaluate and coordinate change management requirements, infrastructure, systems, tools, human capital, migration, and related matters
Collaborate with assurance practice leaders, Integration Management Office, Operations, Information Technology, Human Resources, and other service lines
Identify incremental acquisition costs and communicate them to appropriate departments
Lead assurance integration project teams
Lead and coordinate training programs for acquired firms on independence and conflict checks, policies and procedures, methodology, and technology
Communicate project plan status, overdue and upcoming milestones, critical items, and issue-resolution plans to assurance leadership and the Integration Management Office
Report directly to the Managing Partner, National Assurance Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
10+ years of prior experience in assurance practice of a large national or super-regional accounting firm
Preferably experience supporting firm M&A integration activities
Comprehensive understanding of assurance practice and firm operations and economics
Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and auditing standards
Experience with commercial entities such as manufacturing, distribution, real estate, construction, and technology preferred
Employee benefit plan, not-for-profit, or financial services experience is a plus
Familiarity with audit software and automation tools, including CaseWare, CaseView, Suralink, Datasnipper, Validis, MindBridge, DAS, PPC, and other audit methodologies and workflow tools
Prior experience developing and leading firm-wide audit training programs
Strong analytical, communication, decision-making, strategic leadership, and project management capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
Resilience, intellectual curiosity, innovation, continuous learning, and service-oriented mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Flexibility to manage your personal and professional life
Professional development support