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Consulting Associate Director - Audit Methodology SME
Job description
Wolters Kluwer Audit & Assurance is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as one of the organization’s most senior authorities on probabilistic audit, agentic workflows, and next‑generation audit content strategy. This role operates at the highest level of subject‑matter depth and business impact, shaping long‑term direction for intelligent audit capabilities across the enterprise. You will anticipate industry shifts, influence strategic decisions, and lead high‑risk, high‑complexity initiatives that span multiple departments. You will be recognized internally as a key expert driving transformation in how audit content, AI agents, and probabilistic reasoning are designed, governed, and delivered. This role requires exceptional judgment, the ability to solve unprecedented problems, and the capability to persuade senior leaders to adopt innovative approaches. Essential
Duties
and responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Advisory Serve as a senior advisor to executive and departmental leadership, providing expert guidance on probabilistic audit, LLM‑driven reasoning, and emerging audit technologies. Anticipate industry, regulatory, and technological shifts and recommend strategic direction for audit innovation, content architecture, and AI‑enabled workflows. Shape long‑term departmental and cross‑functional strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and market evolution. Enterprise‑Level Problem Solving Solve unique, ambiguous, and high‑impact problems that influence the direction of audit products, platforms, and services. Develop innovative frameworks for agentic audit workflows, probabilistic risk assessment, and dynamic audit program generation. Establish new methodologies and content models that redefine how auditors interact with intelligent systems. Internal Expert & Thought Leader Act as the organization’s recognized expert on improvements to audit products, processes, and services, influencing standards across multiple teams and business units. Drive the evolution of audit content to support advanced AI reasoning, adaptive workflows, and next‑generation audit methodologies. Represent the company in internal and external forums, communicating complex ideas to senior audiences and industry stakeholders. Cross‑Functional Leadership & Execution Lead large‑scale, cross‑departmental initiatives involving significant risk, complexity, and resource coordination. Influence resource allocation, prioritization, and investment decisions for audit innovation projects across multiple areas. Partner with engineering, data science, product, and platform teams to define enterprise‑level integration points, APIs, and capabilities required for intelligent audit systems. Governance, Compliance & Autonomy Establish governance frameworks for agentic audit behavior, probabilistic reasoning, and AI‑driven content generation. Ensure innovation efforts maintain compliance with audit standards, regulatory expectations, and enterprise quality controls. Provide rapid decision‑making pathways and escalation structures to support fast‑paced experimentation and delivery. Innovation, Prototyping & Industry Foresight Lead the design and validation of advanced prototypes, proof‑of‑concepts, and experimental audit workflows. Drive iterative delivery cycles, ensuring rapid learning and customer‑validated improvements. Monitor industry trends, academic research, and emerging technologies to inform long‑term product strategy. Communication & Influence Communicate complex, abstract, or highly technical concepts to senior leadership, external partners, and cross‑functional teams. Persuade executives and stakeholders to adopt new methodologies, technologies, and strategic directions. Translate visionary concepts into actionable plans that drive measurable business impact. Other
Duties
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Preferred certifications one or more of: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Experience
10+ years of progressive audit experience, including leadership in methodology, innovation, or technology‑enabled audit transformation. Deep expertise in audit standards, risk assessment, and audit program design. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive enterprise‑level initiatives.
Experience
with AI‑enabled audit tools, LLM‑based systems, or agentic workflow design. Background in probabilistic modeling, decision frameworks, or advanced analytics.
Experience
in audit software development, content management, or product design. Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate industry shifts. Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with enterprise‑level impact. Strong executive communication and persuasion skills. Ability to operate autonomously while shaping direction for multiple teams. Mastery of analytical reasoning, conceptual modeling, and audit domain expertise. Travel requirements None Physical Demands Normal office environment. Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Compensation: $133,400.00 - $238,400.00 USD This role is eligible for Bonus. Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. Additional Information: Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us. Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You’ll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong. Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our customers work in industries that impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the AI-powered solutions they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and increase productivity. We deliver trusted, AI-powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert-validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes. 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Skills and functions
- Data Science
- Finance
- Human Resources