Manager of Accounting, Enforcement recruitment
Manager of Accounting, Enforcement
Our Mission
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a private-sector, non-profit corporation, created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to oversee the auditors of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, fair, and independent audit reports.
Job Description
The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for a Manager of Accounting in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations at itsWashington,DCheadquarters office. This key role reports to the Director of the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. This role requires a proactive person that thrives in a multi-facetted professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Planning, organizing and conducting investigations dealing with complex matters involving financial fraud and other securities practices that may involve possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the rules of the PCAOB, the provisions of the securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports and the obligations and liabilities of accountants with respect thereto, including the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or professional standards;
- Reviewing and analyzing audit working papers, corporate books and records, and other financial and accounting documents;
- Conducting interviews and testimony;
- Identifying accounting, auditing, and financial reporting deficiencies;
- Making recommendations to the Board related to enforcement actions; and
- Participating with attorneys in administrative hearings before hearing officers and before the PCAOB and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA/Master's degree a plus;
- Current CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license required;
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience with a public accounting firm in the audit of publicly traded companies and 3 years of investigative experience related to accounting and auditing matters;
- Alternatively, at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience with a public accounting firm in the audit of publicly traded companies with a minimum of 3 years at the Senior Manager/Manager level;
- Proficient in the application of accounting and auditing guidance including GAAP, GAAS, and the federal securities regulations, related to the issuance of audited financial statements;
- Knowledge and expertise with industry standard testing tools and incident tracking tools a plus;
- Superior technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, leadership and verbal and written communications skills; and
- Ability to travel.
Our Values
The PCAOB encourages a spirit of cooperation and teamwork, and fosters an environment of professional growth where employees can exercise their leadership ability, creativity, technical competence, and public interest focus in helping the PCAOB fulfill its mission.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The PCAOB is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to establishing a diverse workforce.
