Director, Division of Enforcement and Investigations

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

5d•$334,800 - $400,000

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. What We Offer At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include: 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) or New York, NY is $334,800/year - $400,000/year. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards. Work Location – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) or New York, NY office or another office as approved by the PCAOB. 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 Position Summary The Director, Division of Enforcement & Investigations (“DEI”) is the PCAOB’s chief enforcement official and is responsible for advising and assisting the Board in all enforcement related matters. The Director, DEI formulates enforcement policy and supervises investigations pertaining to potential noncompliance with PCAOB rules and other applicable securities laws and regulations governing the audits of public companies, brokers, and dealers. The Director also oversees the disciplinary proceedings arising out of DEI investigations. The Director, an officer of the organization, reports to the Chairman.

Requirements

Juris doctor (JD) from an accredited law school in the United States or relevant equivalent experience.
Active member of the Bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
At least 15 years of progressively responsible relevant enforcement experience with either a law firm, corporation, federal government agency or regulatory body, or combination thereof, related to financial services such as, for example, supervising litigated proceedings before federal district court judges, administrative law judges, or hearing officers and/or experience with accounting and public auditing or SEC financial reporting matters.
Knowledge of the public company audit industry.
Ability to administer a number of open, ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment.
In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests.
Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic, supported by applicable laws, regulations, and jurisprudence, and impartiality.
Ability to effectively represent the organization in a variety of both internal and external settings.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Ability to drive a positive “tone at the top” of the organization and hold others accountable for doing the same.
Commitment to ensuring personal behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the highest ethical standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Enhanced ability and commitment 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.
Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff, providing regular feedback and clear direction.
Ability to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals, and incentivizing collaborative behavior.
Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
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 the initiation and conduct of investigations and/or litigated proceedings deemed necessary to determine whether registered public accounting firms and persons associated with those firms have violated the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (as amended); the rules of the PCAOB and the SEC; and other laws, rules, and professional standards governing the audits of public companies, brokers, and dealers.
Develop program and policy guidance addressing the direction and management oversight of the PCAOB’s enforcement program.
Manage a staff of over 50 lawyers, accountants, and paraprofessionals.
Perform the full range of supervisory duties, including evaluating employee performance; making recommendations for appointment and promotion; resolving employee issues; identifying development and training needs of employees; and other related supervisory tasks.
Recruit, maintain, and develop staff consistent with organizational needs.
Advise the Board on factors affecting the PCAOB’s strategic plan, including matters directly related to the plan’s objectives to strengthen the organization’s enforcement program.
Plan, direct, and monitor DEI operations to improve program execution and promote increased efficiency of operations.
Oversee the PCAOB processes for receiving and evaluating tips, referrals, and complaints.
Develop and lead efforts related to the communication of the PCAOB’s enforcement priorities and objectives to investors, other regulators, and members of the audit profession and the bar.
Establish effective relationships with senior officials in other PCAOB Divisions and Offices, the SEC, other federal and state agencies, self-regulatory organizations, and foreign audit regulators.
Lead DEI’s administrative functions, including budget, information technology, risk management, compliance, security activities, and other administrative support.
Perform other job duties or responsibilities, as required.

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.
Work Location – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) or New York, NY office or another office as approved by the PCAOB.
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