Director - Employee Benefit Plan Auditing and Accounting

About the Role:You will be the subject matter expert on employee benefit plan (EBP) auditing and accounting for the Association. Direct the EBP Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC) and the EBP Expert Panel while representing the Association with regulators and standard setters on EBP matters. You will report to, and partner with, the Vice President – Financial Reporting & Audit Quality. You will develop a strategy to serve EBP Audit Quality Center members, Association members and engaged professionals, and lead implementation. You will use a hybrid work schedule from our Durham, NC OfficeYou Will:Direct the EBPAQC and the AICPA EBP Expert Panel. Represent the Association externally on EBP auditing and accounting standard setting and regulations including public speaking, monitoring and advocating actions of important regulatory and standard-setting groups. Develop the Association's positions, testimony, and comment letters to influence standard-setters and regulators. Manage important partners including the Department of Labor Employee Benefit Security Administration's Office of the Chief Accountant, plan service provider and administrator groups and FASB.Develop a strategy aligned with organizational priorities to serve EBP Audit Quality Center members, Association members and engaged professionals. Evaluate the Association's market position in the EBP auditing and accounting space. Develop new ideas and solutions to meet the needs of the target audience. Exercise judgment in prioritizing the solutions that best maximize our strengths and opportunities while mitigating weaknesses. Operate with autonomy, taking responsibility for the team budget, setting performance measures and establishing team goals to guide strategy execution over the medium to long termImplement strategy to serve members and engaged professionals working in the EBP auditing and accounting space. Oversee development of the EBP content strategy, serving as technical lead in that capacity. Collaborate with multiple Association teams, coordinating effort to assure team goals are met. Develop and review content produced for Audit Quality Center members, Association members and engaged professionals, translating complex material for ease of understanding. Resolve impediments to strategy executionManage your team in a manner that promotes professional development, empowerment of staff, Agile development, market-centric focus, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.You Have:• 10+ years in public accounting or comparable experience• Experience with employee benefit plan accounting and auditing• Certified Public AccountantHow 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.#LI-Hybrid #GreatPlacetoWorkWe 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: $150,000 - $180,000Please 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 View email address on click.appcast.io you're interested in this role, please apply before 15 September 2026While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.Additional Information