Audit Practice Fellow

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has a full-time position for an Audit Practice Fellow in the Office of the Chief Auditor (OCA). The position can be located in the PCAOB’s Washington, DC (Headquarters) or New York, NY offices. The term of the position will be two years with the possibility of extension for one additional year. This position provides an opportunity for a certified public accountant, including someone presently employed at a PCAOB-registered firm, to contribute current practical expertise to the Office of the Chief Auditor regarding auditing and related professional practice standards. As part of and supervised by the staff of the OCA, Audit Practice Fellows have a range of responsibilities within OCA but may also interact with the Board, certain other offices, and PCAOB divisions subject to certain limitations, including those relating to confidentiality requirements and competition. The position may also involve interaction with the Board’s advisory groups, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other financial regulatory bodies, and external experts and thought leaders in audit and accounting. The application close date is Friday, May 15th, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license.
Minimum of 8+ years of recent relevant experience with increasing level of responsibility in the area of auditing, accounting, and/or financial reporting involving public companies registered with SEC.
Comprehensive knowledge of PCAOB auditing and related professional practice standards including independence, ethics, attestation, and quality control standards.
Strong familiarity with IAASB standards, accounting standards, and SEC financial reporting requirements.
Ability to stay abreast of and offer insights into current and emerging developments (including matters involving data and technology) and industry trends relevant to accounting and auditing.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to interact with investors, public company executives, senior members of the audit profession, and other experts and thought leaders.
Ability to analyze and articulate differing viewpoints and alternative perspectives.
Ability to collaborate and promote teamwork, solve problems and show openness to new ideas.
Ability to take initiative, be proactive and innovative.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to use research, analysis, and experience to inform decisions.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the development or application of advanced technology and data analysis in audit is particularly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Participates in interdisciplinary teams that conduct research regarding key matters affecting audits of issuers and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to identify problems requiring regulatory action and to develop and analyze regulatory policy alternatives. Research activities generally include, but are not limited to, evaluation of academic research, empirical data, engagement with PCAOB inspections professionals, and external consultations.
Contributes to OCA’s identification of trends and emerging risks relating to the application of auditing standards, in particular, those relating to the application of technology. May be expected to contribute to OCA proposals to address relevant trends and risks, including further consultation, guidance, or other activities.
Conducts outreach regarding key matters affecting audits of issuers and SEC-registered broker-dealers. Activities may involve a variety of experts and parties of interest, including academic researchers, investors, financial executives, audit committee members, and auditors.
Participates, as requested, in OCA briefings to the Board, other PCAOB offices and divisions, the SEC, and other external parties.
Contributes to OCA support provided to other PCAOB divisions on policy and technical issues related to the administration of PCAOB standards.
Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes public comments in response to proposals and assists in resolving policy considerations.
Contributes to developing staff guidance to highlight for auditors and the public new, emerging, or noteworthy circumstances that may affect how auditors conduct audits under, or otherwise comply with, the existing requirements of the standards and rules of the PCAOB and relevant laws.
Participates, as requested, in meetings of the PCAOB’s Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group (SEIAG), including developing related materials.
Provides support to task forces composed of representatives from various groups including, but not limited to, investors and the audit profession.
Serves as the initial point of contact for external inquiries and consultations regarding the Board’s standards, assumes responsibility for understanding and researching relevant issues and working with others in the division to arrive at an appropriate response.
Interacts with members of external groups and organizations including investors, regulators, standards setters, professional bodies, auditors, academics, audit committee members, and financial executives.
Represents PCAOB at conferences and other meetings.
Assists in certain administrative tasks of OCA.
Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

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 range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $164,800 - $258,280/year or New York, NY is $179,200 - $280,720/year.
Work Location – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) or New York, NY office.
Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays and a year-end break December 28 – 31, 2026.
Highly competitive 401(k) match and 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