We are expanding our US team and seeking a senior leader with active CPA credentials to help drive our US growth while reinforcing our commitment to quality, industry leadership, and continuous innovation in auditing.

This role is more than just leading audits—it’s about shaping the future of compliance. You’ll be a key figure in advancing audit quality, staying ahead of AICPA and industry developments, and fostering a learning-driven culture. Working alongside our seasoned leadership team and an experienced audit group—many of whom come from Big 4 firms—you’ll help scale our high-quality, tech-enabled approach to compliance audits and bolster our own compliance to underpin the trust that drives our success.

About AssuranceLab

AssuranceLab is a tech-enabled audit and compliance firm, founded in Australia, and well-established in the US and EMEA, serving 800+ global clients. Founded in 2017, AssuranceLab has grown into a trusted global compliance audit firm, working with startups, tech unicorns, and large enterprises across industries. We specialize in leading audits for security, privacy, and governance frameworks, including:

• Security: SOC 2, SOC 1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CSA STAR
• Privacy: GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, ISO 27701
• Emerging areas: CSRD (ESG), ISO 42001 (Responsible AI), GS 007 (Asset Management)

Our mission is to elevate compliance beyond a checkbox exercise—delivering high-quality, efficient, and insightful audits that build trust and help companies grow.

About the Role 

As the CPA Leader for AssuranceLab in the United States, you will be at the forefront of driving quality, compliance, and innovation in a rapidly evolving audit landscape. This role is instrumental in maintaining AssuranceLab’s reputation as a tech-driven audit firm while expanding its presence in the U.S. market. You will lead the firm’s compliance efforts, build a high-performing team, and shape the future of auditing through cutting-edge AI-powered tools and modern methodologies.

Team Role and Structure

Seniority: Senior Management / Executive Leadership

What You'll Be Doing

Credentials and Compliance

• Manage and maintain AssuranceLab’s CPA firm registration in Montana, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. 
• Oversee the firm’s adherence to global mobility requirements and compliance standards, enabling seamless operations across our NAMER services that accounts for >50% of our client portfolio.

Quality Leadership

• Lead AssuranceLab’s quality management system, partnering with co-CEOs, existing services leadership and broader key leaders to set priorities for quality and compliance initiatives. 
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance audit quality and align with industry best practices.

Team Building

• Establish and grow a U.S.-based team of audit professionals, fostering collaboration with established networks in Australia and Ireland. 
• Recruit, mentor, and develop talent, ensuring alignment with AssuranceLab’s values and strategic goals.

Innovation Focus

• Drive innovation in audit methods by leveraging AssuranceLab’s proprietary AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and client outcomes. 
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and new technologies to modernize traditional audit approaches.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CPA certification with full credentials and registration with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. 
• Experience in cybersecurity and privacy audits, ideally including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, etc. 
• Proven track record in a leadership role within a Big Four or mid-tier accounting firm, with a focus on audit and compliance. 
• A forward-thinking mindset, ready to challenge and improve traditional audit practices. 
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and global compliance standards. 
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams. 
• Passion for innovation and leveraging technology to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Alignment with AssuranceLab's values and ability to positively represent AssuranceLab.

Why join AssuranceLab?

• Be part of a global, tech-driven firm leading the evolution of audit and compliance. 
• Play a pivotal role in expanding AssuranceLab’s presence in the U.S. market. 
• Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative team that values quality, efficiency, and forward-thinking leadership. 
• Shape the future of auditing by integrating AI tools and modern approaches into traditional practices. 

How we support you 

AssuranceLab’s values are our North Star with how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support each other. Our people are our greatest asset, and at a team offsite last year, together we built the following values: 

• Our people are our greatest asset.

• We're courageous and candid, every day.

• We trailblaze the unknown path to accelerate trust in the business world.

• We are ALWAYS customer-led.

• We are human, and vulnerability is the key to our success as a company.

• We care about our impact.

When you join AssuranceLab, you can look forward to a fulfilling sense of purpose and belonging. Our benefits include: 

• Remote-first and truly flexible work arrangements. As a fully distributed company with team members located globally, you'll have the liberty and adaptability to manage your own work schedule.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for your piece of mind and to keep you and your family healthy.
• A forward-thinking workplace with a progressive leave policy that includes generous paid time off. We are committed to ensuring that you prosper both inside and outside of work. We trust you to use sound judgment and take the necessary time off to bring your best self to work.
• Sponsored personal development and training that allows you to earn while you learn.
• Exciting, innovative, high-growth clients to work with.
• A generous bonus structure.
• Support for positive social causes such as non-profit organisations and for-purpose clients, along with 'giving back' initiatives (such as matched donations). As a B-Corp-Certified organisation, we take pride in balancing our purpose with profit.
• Regular travel opportunities to collaborate with your team.

How to apply 

We value each and every candidate who expresses interest in our roles, and we would love to personally contact everyone. However, please understand that our hiring team is small and we have limited capacity to personally respond to every application. If you are a good fit for the position, you will hear from us to set up a 30 minute intro call to learn more about you and confirm your interest.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We think having a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial, and we value every voice that adds to our team. We actively work towards eliminating any unconscious bias in our recruitment process because we believe everyone should have an equal opportunity to join us.

We want to make sure our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you have a medical condition or disability and need any reasonable accommodations during the application process, please shoot us an email at bradley @ assurancelab.cpa and let us know what you need.