Associate Chief Counsel
Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.Who We AreThe Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization...
Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.
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:
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Compensation We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary ranges are as follows: Washington, DC: $217,000 - $340,000; New York, NY: $235,900 - $369,000; and Chicago, IL: $207,600 - $325,300.
Hybrid work option Staff will be assigned to one of our offices or locations, including: Washington, DC (Headquarters); New York, NY; or Chicago, IL. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.
Generous paid time off Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break from December 25 31, 2024
Highly competitive 401(k) matchand savings options Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in-plan conversion available.
Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings Medical, dental, and vision plans
Supportive paid family leave benefits Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
Life insurance benefits Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available
Education benefits PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
Well-being and family resources Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more
Commuter benefits Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions
Role Summary
The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for an Associate Chief Counsel in the Office of the Chief Auditor (OCA) at its Washington, DC (Headquarters), New York, NY, or Chicago, IL office. The Associate Chief Counsel will work in a collegial group of attorneys in OCA and will have a range of duties and responsibilities primarily related to the proposal and adoption of standards and other rules adopted by the PCAOB. The position will report to the Chief Counsel and interact directly with OCA staff as well as senior staff within OCA.
Responsibilities
Advise and counsel the Chief Auditor and staff of OCA on the major standard-setting activities and related projects in OCA.
Scrutinize the presentation of facts, analysis, and arguments in draft materials, including draft economic analyses, to promote a high level of accuracy, analytical consistency, and persuasiveness. As needed, may draft material for releases and other policy documents, especially material of a legally sensitive nature.
Help OCA with technical regulatory drafting issues, so that the language is internally logical and fits within existing or revised standards or rules, to maximize clarity and enforceability of new provisions.
Creatively assess the applicability of legal precedent to the standard-setting process, such as court cases related to accounting, auditing, and regulatory procedures. Perform or guide legal research of judicial decision law, statutory law, administrative regulations, and other authoritative source material.
Anticipate areas of legal risk to OCA and to the PCAOB, such as the legal challenge of standards adopted by the Board. Coordinate with the Chief Counsel for OCA and others at the PCAOB to analyze and address these areas of risk.
Coordinate and help to lead special projects that have a legal component or that require coordination among multiple PCAOB offices.
Review and analyze the applicability of academic economic literature in research and standard-setting projects.
Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel to review standard-setting and research projects.
Participate as a valued team member in meetings and interactions with staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Participate in inter-divisional PCAOB meetings to assess developments in accounting and auditing, and the potential need for amendments to the standards and rules of the PCAOB.
Participate in OCA's review of proposed actions by other PCAOB divisions, including the Division of Registration and Inspections, the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, and the Office of International Affairs, that involve the interpretation and enforcement of the Board's professional standards.
Promote a high level of trust in the accuracy and integrity of the work of OCA and of the standard-setting documents issued by the PCAOB.
Conduct training on legal issues for OCA staff and other staff of the PCAOB, such as for the Division of Registration and Inspections.
Qualifications
Education/Technical Expertise
Juris doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the United States.
Active member of the Bar.
Minimum of 12+ years of progressively responsible experience with a government agency, regulatory body, or law firm (or combination).
Experience in an environment related to auditing, accounting, or financial reporting (or combination).
Knowledge and experience relating to federal securities laws or administrative rulemaking.
Excellent analytical and technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
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