Chief Hearing Officer

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

9d•$248,100 - $400,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

At least 15 years of legal experience with either a law firm, corporation, government agency, regulatory body, or a combination thereof.
Juris doctor (JD) from an accredited law school in the United States.
Active member of a Bar of a state of the United States.
Substantial experience relating to the conduct of administrative proceedings.
Superior technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills.
Superior verbal and written communication skills, including extensive legal writing experience involving complex technical, legal, and factual issues.
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

20 years of legal experience with either a law firm, corporation, federal government agency or regulatory body, or a combination thereof.
Experience in an environment related to accounting, financial matters, or public auditing.
Knowledge and experience relating to securities laws.
Able to drive a positive “tone at the top” within OHO and hold other OHO personnel accountable for doing the same.
Ensure that their own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the highest ethical standards and aligns with the values of the organization in fulfilling OHO’s duties.
Able to motivate and inspire employees at all levels of the organization in order to enhance team commitment and individual performance.
Proven skill as a leader capable of building, managing, and retaining a talented staff.
Able to promote collaboration within OHO, as appropriate, by unifying teams, setting common goals and fostering collaborative behavior.
Demonstrate success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with others to achieve OHO’s goals.
Strong ability to build credibility, organize effectively, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly.
Proven ability to navigate and resolve various types of conflict in a timely and productive manner.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage OHO.
Manage an active docket of cases effectively.
Preside over proceedings in which the Board directs a Hearing Officer to preside.
Conduct pre-hearing conferences and resolve procedural issues that arise during the pre-hearing process.
Preside at hearings, resolving all procedural and evidentiary issues as they arise during the hearing.
Regulate the course of a proceeding and the conduct of the parties and their counsel, with appropriate adjudicative temperament.
Ensure that the hearing record is complete and accurate.
Prepare clear, well-reasoned, and well-supported decisions explaining the findings and conclusions.
Perform the full range of supervisory duties, including, but not limited to: evaluating employee performance; making recommendations for hiring and promotion; hearing and resolving internal complaints; identifying development and training needs of employees; and performing other related supervisory tasks.
Recruit, maintain, and develop staff consistent with business needs.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
Compensation transparency, equity, and fairness
Reasonable estimate of the salary range provided
Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards
Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually
12 federal holidays
2 floating holidays
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
Up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
Student loan repayment assistance
Staff college tuition assistance
College coach program support
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
Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions