Audit Learning Director

Crowe•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Audit Learning Director is the strategic owner of the Audit & Assurance learning portfolio. The role leads the strategy, governance, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of major learning programs, including new-hire and leadership development, annual required training, SOQM and CPE-related learning, and audit technology enablement. The Director partners with Audit leadership, Learning Operations, National Office, Quality & Risk Management, Technology, Events, instructors, facilitators, and subject-matter experts to support the firm’s System of Quality Management, professional development, audit quality, regulatory compliance, technology adoption, and business performance. The position also oversees learning analytics, budget stewardship, resource decisions, and recommendations on the continuation or evolution of learning investments. It leads direct reports and fosters a culture of continuous learning, professional development, quality improvement, and technology adoption across the Audit & Assurance practice. The role requires travel as business needs require, including for program delivery and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Education, or a related field.
CPA certification.
At least 8 years of experience in audit, with a strong understanding of audit processes and standards.
Experience leading learning strategy, program governance, compliance-related training, and investment decisions in a professional services, accounting, audit, or similarly regulated environment.
Experience in curriculum development, portfolio governance, and training delivery.
Excellent communication, executive presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple interdependent programs.
Strong knowledge of auditing standards, methodologies, professional requirements, and best practices.
Ability to interpret compliance requirements and translate them into practical learning, documentation, and reporting processes.
Ability to analyze learning effectiveness, readiness, retention, performance trends, capacity, cost, and ROI.
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including the ability to influence without direct authority.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems (LMS).
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage ambiguity, and resolve escalations.
Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Collaborative and communicative style, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
Willingness to travel as required by business needs, including for program delivery and events.
Ability and willingness to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship and to act ethically and with integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with professional education requirements (NASBA CPA).
Working knowledge of audit technology, artificial intelligence, or technology-enabled learning and adoption.

Responsibilities

Establish and execute a strategic learning and development plan for the Audit & Assurance practice aligned with business objectives, audit quality priorities, professional standards, and firm strategy.
Lead the lifecycle of audit learning programs, including needs analyses, curriculum strategy, design, development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the development and governance of audit learning content with Audit leaders, National Office subject-matter experts, technical reviewers, Quality & Risk Management, and other stakeholders.
Administer and oversee compliance-related learning requirements, including SOQM risks, required audience determinations, NASBA and CPE requirements, exam administration, certification communications, documentation, and compliance reporting.
Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, and adjust programs to improve outcomes.
Lead learning investment stewardship, including budget planning, cost-benefit analysis, and recommendations about program continuation, expansion, redesign, or funding.
Translate quality trends, inspection themes, regulatory developments, and changes in audit methodology into curriculum priorities, required learning, and program enhancements.
Coordinate with external training providers and vendors, including scope, quality, service delivery, contract considerations, and performance evaluation.
Foster continuous learning, professional development, quality improvement, and technology adoption across the Audit & Assurance practice.
Lead and develop direct reports, providing guidance and support for their professional development and performance.