Director of Quality and Independence

The Director of Quality and Independence will help scale Current’s firm facing compliance program across a growing network of partner CPA firms. Reporting to the VP of Compliance, this role will work directly with firm leaders and audit teams to navigate professional standards, independence, diligence findings, and other complex compliance matters in a practical, collaborative way. This role is particularly well suited for an experienced public accounting audit leader who understands how CPA firms operate and wants to apply that experience more broadly across firm quality, risk, and compliance. Deep expertise in independence or alternative practice structures is helpful, but not required. Current has established playbooks, experienced team members, and external advisors in place, and will provide significant onboarding and training.

Responsibilities

Advise firm leaders on independence, ethics, audit quality, and professional standards; Research complex matters and document practical conclusions; Maintain and improve policies, procedures, and compliance workflows; Oversee compliance technology such as Intapp; Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into guidance/training; Provide technical oversight and accountability for compliance integration of newly partnered firms; Advise on complex independence, regulatory, and alternative practice structure matters; Partner with firm leadership and Current’s Legal, M&A, Integrations, IT, Finance, HR, and Learning teams; Develop training and practical guidance on independence, compliance, and emerging regulatory topics; Assess compliance processes and controls, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions; Improve reporting, technology, automation, and scalable processes; Manage and develop the Compliance team and establish clear priorities, accountability, and operating rhythms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; 8+ years in external audit at a public accounting firm, or related professional practice, audit quality, independence, or risk experience; CPA strongly preferred; ideally Senior Manager, Director, or Partner-level experience; Strong technical judgment and ability to research and communicate complex professional standards; Experience improving processes, controls, or firm-wide practices; Strong stakeholder management and people leadership skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and diplomatically; High integrity, discretion, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

Nice to have

Independence, ethics, professional practice, or national office experience; M&A / partner firm integration experience; Intapp or similar compliance technology; Familiarity with peer review, quality management, licensing, or alternative practice structures; Deep expertise in independence or alternative practice structures is helpful, but not required.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental); Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options; Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions; Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.