VP - CPA Candidate Quality & Competency
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
About the Role:
You will lead a new strategic initiative directed at the development of profession-wide entry-level competencies that will guide the long-term health and success of the Accounting profession. You will report to the CEO – Public Accounting and together implement strategic programs that support the public accounting membership and provide operational support for the Public Accounting (PA) team. There are no direct reports.
You Will:
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Develop and implement the strategy for this initiative, setting goals, metrics and a timeline.
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Lead a profession-wide, collaborative and research-driven process by engaging internal and external resources and partners across the Association.
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Leverage political,, organizational and technical skills to come to agreement and move forward.
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Develop and deliver a competency-based education/experience model/program that can be used by firms and employers at the beginning of an employee's career, or used for CPA licensure.
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Represent the Association and the initiative to our teams and external organizations and partners.
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Provide strategic and operational support to the CEO of Public Accounting, manage the Association's PA strategic, financial and operating plans and important programs in the organization.
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Develop strategic agendas for executive leadership meetings and all-team meetings.
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Partner with all PA and Association operational teams to lead organizational success
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Develop plans to guide effectiveness of the PA team; agendas, timing and scheduling of regular meetings among PA team members that provide updates while promoting an inclusiveness culture
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Use a hybrid work schedule
You Have:
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12+ years of public accounting, or relevant business and industry experience
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Certified Public Accountant
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Bachelor's degree in relevant field
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Knowledge of the accounting profession and external bodies
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Knowledge of current and latest profession trends
How We Support You:
We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.
We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.
We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.
About Us:
At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.
Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site.
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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
The Annual Salary Range for this role is: $250,000-$300,000
Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on experience and location. If you'd like to understand more on the salary range, please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.
If you're interested in this role, please apply before 31 July 2025
While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California. #LI-DNI