PCAOB Learning Manager

General information

Description & Requirements

The Forvis Mazars A&A Professional Standards Group is seeking a qualified individual to collaborate with our A&A Learning Team in the development of an integrated PCAOB curriculum. As a PCAOB Learning Specialist, you will be a vital member of the A&A Learning Team, which operates within our national office and the Professional Standards Group, with a dedicated focus on PCAOB and related learning initiatives. The A&A Learning Team will offer training and ongoing support in the areas of instructional design, learning strategy, and course development.

How you will contribute:

• Work with identified firm stakeholders on the development of all aspects of an integrated PCAOB curriculum including:
• Overall PCAOB training strategy
• Course content development
• Webinars
• In-person events (20-30 travel days per year)
• E-Learning modules
• Project management
• Work directly with the PCAOB team on other special projects, including writing guidance for the Firm manual, developing practice aids and other resources, and additional support
• Work directly with the A&A Learning Team on other projects such as technical A&A learning content (GAAP and GAAAS), core level training, firm-wide update training, and industry-specific training

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• The candidate should be able to manage several tasks and across multiple responsibilities and demonstrate a commitment to the quality of any deliverable 
• An ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment to reach clear-set goals 
• The candidate should be able to balance the need to communicate constructive criticisms identified with the support and respect teams deserve to help drive overall improvement and quality 
• Communication and listening skills to effectively relate to people of diverse backgrounds and experience levels both verbally and in writing 
• Innovative ideas to servicing the firm’s commitment to quality 
• Team and engagement management skills 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other relevant field
• 8 years or more of public accounting experience, Manager or Senior Manager level
• CPA with experience working on PCAOB audit engagements, including ICFR
• Familiarity with PCAOB standards and PCAOB inspection process
• Experience with developing and/or delivering technical A&A content preferred, but not required

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