UHY International

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JOB SUMMARY As the Licensing and Compliance Manager of UHY LLP’s National Office, you will be instrumental in ensuring the firm’s adherence to external regulatory requirements, including those set by the PCAOB, SEC, AICPA, and State Boards of Accountancy. You will lead the management of UHY’s professional license applications, renewals, and monitoring of UHY LLP partners’ license renewals across multiple states in which the firm is licensed to practice public accountancy. This role reports to the Independence and Ethics Leader of the National Office, who provides strategic oversight and ensuring alignment with the firm’s ethical and regulatory obligations. In this role, you will oversee comprehensive licensing and compliance efforts—including automation of tracking, routing, and approval workflows. You will ensure strict adherence to relevant state regulations, industry standards, and ethical guidelines, while also supporting licensing-related diligence for firm mergers and reporting to state boards. Working closely with the Office of General Counsel, Finance Office, and Learning and Development you will support and drive critical licensing initiatives. You will build and maintain strong partnerships with regulatory agencies, coordinate significant licensing and accreditation activities, and ensure precise management of membership renewals, firm licenses, and essential registrations. Your leadership will be key to sustaining operational compliance and fueling the firm’s ongoing growth and success. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and able to maintain focus on complex compliance and licensing tasks. JOB DESCRIPTION Firm Licensing Manage the entire lifecycle of firm CPA and attest-related licensing, including initial applications, renewals, and any required amendments filed with State Boards of Accountancy Serve as a key team member in pre- and post-firm merger due diligence efforts related to licensing. This includes assessing licensing compliance of merged-in firms, evaluating professional licensing and mobility status, and coordinating license terminations with relevant State Boards of Accountancy Be responsible for creating and maintaining an automated routing and approval system to track firm licensing activity using software This includes developing workflows that support reminder functionality, license tracking, renewal monitoring and audit trail maintenance Coordinate and manage required reporting to State Boards of Accountancy outside of standard renewal cycles. This includes the timely reporting of reportable matters (if applicable), such as disciplinary actions and other censures, in accordance with individual state requirements Individual CPA Licensing Monitor and track CPA license status and renewal deadlines for individual professionals Maintain internal CPA license database, including license numbers, issuing jurisdictions, and expiration dates Provide guidance to professionals seeking licensure State Society and Quality Center Memberships Administer CPA membership renewals, ensuring timely and accurate processing Manage annual state CPA society membership renewals and account consolidation to support individual member benefits and accurate tracking Coordinate new CPA society memberships for licensed professionals Manage Michigan CPA Society (MICPA) membership renewals Process annual membership renewals for applicable AICPA Quality Centers, including the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) and Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), to support compliance and audit quality standards Other Federal and State Compliance Reporting Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards governing public accounting firms This involves monitoring changes in regulations and updating internal processes accordingly Track and complete annual or periodic surveys and reports required by state or federal agencies, including submission of peer review reports to the FDIC and similar oversight bodies Monitor, identify, and communicate deadlines and submission requirements for new compliance regulations as they arise Support regulatory inspections from state licensing authorities by coordinating and leading major licensing, certification, and accreditation visits, ensuring thorough preparation and successful outcomes Review, investigate, and address significant events and incident reports from regulatory inspections, if applicable, to uphold quality standards and regulatory compliance Strategic Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate closely with colleagues in the National Office, as well as the Office of General Counsel, Finance Office, and Learning and Development, to support and execute key licensing initiatives across all regions Build and sustain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and licensing representatives to facilitate effective communication and compliance Monitoring of Quality Control with Leadership Prepare for and participate in UHY LLP Leadership Committee Meetings, which include the bi-weekly UHY LLP Management Committee (Management Committee) meetings and monthly Attest Leader meetings, including preparing and reporting on current license status, renewals and open items to resolve for renewal for review and writing new and revising current policies for approval Understand the new quality management standards as well as our firm’s current system of quality management to develop processes, controls, and monitoring to assure compliance relevant to firm licensing and regulatory compliance Work with other National Office colleagues to understand and validate our current system of quality management relevant to firm licensing and regulatory compliance Overseeing, operating, enforcing, and monitoring the firm’s controls relevant to licensing and compliance in compliance with the quality management standards put forth by the AICPA, IAASB, and PCAOB Collaborate with stakeholders across UHY to gain an understanding of the risks to quality objectives as defined by the quality management statements relevant to firm licensing and regulatory compliance Assist with the review and documentation of processes and controls, including designing effective monitoring controls to monitor the firm’s system of quality management relevant to firm licensing and regulatory compliance Process Improvement & Reporting Identify opportunities to streamline licensing workflows and improve accuracy through automation or process enhancements Track and report on key compliance metrics to leadership as requested Supervisory responsibilities Will lead and supervise subordinate team members Work environment Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions Physical demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time Travel required Travel of 5% to 10% is required for attendance at conferences, attendance and/or facilitation of in-person training and National Office Team Meetings Required education and experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, legal studies, or a related field 5+ years of experience in licensing, compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related function Proven knowledge of State Board of Accountancy licensing Exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy are essential to succeed in this role Experience managing professional license applications, renewals, and compliance tracking across multiple jurisdictions Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with legal, finance, and operational teams to implement compliance initiatives Strong relationship management skills with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred education and experience Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CCEP, CRCM, CRCMP) Knowledge of regulatory requirements including PCAOB, AICPA, and other rule sets Experience within a CPA firm, professional services, or highly regulated industry Experience coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries, accreditation visits, or regulatory inspections Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. WHO WE ARE UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms. WHAT WE OFFER POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued. ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances. WHO WE ARE UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms. WHAT WE OFFER POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued. ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.