Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Compliance Sr. Associate

Grant Thornton • Chicago, IL

1d • $72,000 - $108,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking a CPE Compliance Senior Associate to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Compliance Senior Associate is responsible for ensuring compliance with firm policies and regulatory standards related to CPE/CPD, learning events, and CPE processing. This includes improvement to operational systems, processes and policies to reduce compliance risk and improve operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in management, business or related field or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience in learning and/or CPE compliance QC, monitoring and reporting
• Understanding of rules and regulations around continuing education for professional accounting firms.
• Experience producing and implementing policies, processes, and procedures
• Computer Skills: MS Office and web-based software.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines and resources to successfully execute a defined project and meet deadlines
• Customer focused
• Able to take initiative on own projects and work independently
• Adaptable
• Quickly identifies and assesses problems and drives toward successful solutions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines and resources to successfully execute a defined project and meet deadlines
• Understands implications and consequences of decisions and makes appropriate judgments
• Exhibits good oral, written and listening skills
• Interacts and works collaboratively with all levels
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and development for self and others
• Motivates and influences without having direct authority

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting or professional services environment
• Yellow Book, AICPA, PCOAB
• Databases and tools, including MS excel to manipulate data, analyze results, and build related reporting
• Using webcast platforms
• Working with Learning Management Systems, compliance tracking, eLearning tools, evaluation system and collaboration centers
• Certification or experience in project management

Responsibilities

• Oversees CPE Learning support team using expert level knowledge to ensure proper training of NASBA/PCAOB compliance standards, & firm compliance policies.
• Supervises and trains INDUS based CPE processors.
• Maintains a strong understanding of NASBA standards and provides input on any proposed or pending changes on behalf of Grant Thornton.
• Works collaboratively with clients to consult on learning compliance questions, to address compliance concerns and to develop policies, procedures, and training, as necessary.
• Manages the annual NASBA sponsorship and works directly with NASBA to address inquiries related to programs, and internal and external completions.
• Has awareness of pending changes to state regulators to determine impacts to internal policies and processes.
• Ensures that all CPE worthy learning solutions comply with NASBA, PCAOB and other governing and regulatory body requirements.
• Processes CPE credit for internal and external training events.
• Provides QA support to clients and compliance teams with material reviews, regulatory questions, legal and peer review audits and other support as needed.
• Monitors consistent enforcement and ongoing effectiveness of the CPE compliance function and proposes recommended solutions for improvement.
• Oversees and responds to client communications related to CPE and general national marketing event inquiries.
• Manages relationship with Marketing & Sales on webcasts including process development, program review for compliance as well as management of SharePoint NASBA documents archive for all events.
• Acts as back up to building events on the virtual learning platforms.
• Collaborates with clients on correct NASBA compliance methodologies (All delivery methods and firm branding).
• Manages selected projects including scheduling meetings, creating project plans, monitoring tasks, timelines and resources to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Builds internal links for virtual events to streamline registration processes.
• Maintains the Grant Thornton compliance inbox and ensures all training events are assigned for processing. Also manages customer service answering questions and providing guidance related to NASBA/PCAOB and state regulators.
• Assists with yearly CPE tracking and reporting process.
• Prepares and distributes requisite reports regarding compliance metrics, and tailoring reports to a variety of target audiences.
• Oversees evaluation program ensuring distribution is performed to meet NASBA standards of ensuring programs are consistently improving.
• Assists with the implementation and tracking of compliance programs.
• Serves as internal firm main point of contact for NASBA quality control across all delivery methods.
• Coordinates and provides support to promote positive business impact and the Grant Thornton brand.
• Builds and maintains relationships and leads efforts to educate colleagues, internal stakeholders, external clients and prospects on CPE related standards, processes and tools.
• Conducts process mapping and development, documentation and communication related to NASBA sponsorship.
• Manages customer support for specific Grant Thornton University (GTU) LMS related questions received in GTU or CPE mailboxes.
• Manages relationships with self-study vendors including the organization of determining new content and refreshing GTU LMS of same.
• Maintains vendor relations acting as liaison with CPE reporting vendor, in support of changing needs determined by compliance Associate Director.
• Serves as main knowledge manager (KM) for all compliance related pages on firm Intranet (Canvas).

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level