Who We Are
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.
Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.
We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a diverse group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.
What We Offer
At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:
- Compensation – A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $290,300 – $479,200.
- Hybrid work option – Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office for occasional gatherings or meetings.
- Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays and other leave benefits.
- Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation.
- Comprehensive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and caregiver leave.
- Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and other education-related assistance.
- Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, and more.
- Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions.
Position Summary
The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for a Chief of Audit Intelligence in the Division of Registration and Inspections (DRI). The Chief of Audit Intelligence will report to the Director of DRI and oversee the management and use of audit profession, audit firm, and inspection information necessary for effective planning, execution, innovation, and evolution of inspection activities.
Responsibilities
- Report to the DRI Director on DRI’s efforts in effectively using audit profession, audit firm, and inspection information to enhance inspections and achieve inspection-related goals.
- Provide leadership and oversight for the effective collection, analysis, and use of audit profession, audit firm, and inspection information.
- Anticipate, monitor, and analyze trends and emerging risks in the audit profession to drive improvement in audit quality.
- Develop strategies for inspection and inspection-related activities.
- Lead inspections innovation activities, including using data analytics and technology.
- Interact with firm leadership and DRI senior leaders on emerging risks and recurring inspection trends.
- Contribute to reporting on results of inspections.
- Collaborate with other Divisions and Offices in support of their strategic objectives.
Qualifications
Education/Technical Expertise
- Current CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and/or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or in a technology-related field.
- Minimum of 20 years of recent progressively responsible experience in audit or information technology areas.
- Comprehensive knowledge of PCAOB rules and standards.
- Proven leadership, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA/master’s degree.
- Executive level experience.
- Public speaking experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment.
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