Learning & Development Manager

CohnReznick• , NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Learning & Development Manager to join the Practice Management team in our L&D practice. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. YOUR TEAM. The Learning & Development Manager, Enterprise Programs & Practice Management is responsible for designing and delivering learning pathways that support the development of the Firm’s Practice Management Teams (PMT), including professionals in People & Culture, Finance, Global Digital & Cybersecurity, Marketing, Sales, and Administrative functions. In addition, this role leads learning enablement for a prioritized portfolio of enterprise-wide programs and firmwide initiatives—such as major operational rollouts, risk and compliance learning, project management capability building, and technology adoption efforts. This position serves as the primary learning partner to PMT leadership and cross-functional initiative sponsors, translating business needs into scalable, outcomes-based learning solutions that strengthen capability, performance, and engagement across the Firm’s internal services functions. This role is portfolio-based and focused on PMT development and enterprise priority programs. Enterprise programs supported by this role are defined as firm-sponsored initiatives requiring coordinated learning rollout, consistent adoption, and scalable enablement across multiple departments or offices. The ideal candidate is an experienced learning leader with strong instructional design expertise, program management discipline, and the ability to take initiatives from concept through execution. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Business, or related field
6–8+ years of progressive experience in learning program management and instructional design
Demonstrated success supporting internal business functions or enterprise-wide initiatives in a complex organization
Strong project management capability with proven ability to drive execution from concept through rollout
Deep knowledge of adult learning principles, competency-based development, and outcomes-driven design
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including influence at director and senior leader levels
Strong operational rigor, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with learning management systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality, credibility, and trust across sensitive initiatives
Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Organizational Development, HR, or Instructional Systems Design
Professional certification (ATD, SHRM, HRCI)
Experience in a professional services or consulting environment
Familiarity with learning analytics tools such as Power BI

Responsibilities

Enterprise Program Enablement & Firmwide Initiatives Lead learning strategy and rollout execution for prioritized enterprise-wide programs and firmwide initiatives (e.g., CRM, risk training, project management capability, AI enablement, major platform or process adoption)
Develop scalable training approaches, reinforcement tools, and adoption support resources to ensure successful implementation
Collaborate with Business Accelerator and cross-functional project teams to align learning delivery with initiative timelines and business readiness needs
Translate complex initiatives into structured learning plans that drive consistent adoption and measurable outcomes
Instructional Design & Program Development Design engaging, outcomes-based learning experiences across modalities (in-person, virtual, blended, self-directed)
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to create practical, high-impact development solutions for professional services environments
Partner with SMEs to co-create content that blends knowledge, skills, and real-world application
Develop learning toolkits and reinforcement resources that support sustained performance beyond initial delivery
PMT Learning Pathways Own the design and execution of development pathways for PMT professionals across P&C, Finance, GDC, Marketing, Sales, and Administration
Partner with PMT leaders to assess capability needs and build role-relevant learning experiences that support performance and career progression
Support onboarding and integration efforts for internal services teams, including M&A-related onboarding pathways as needed
Ensure learning solutions reflect the professional services environment and the internal client-service model PMT teams support
Stakeholder Consulting & Partnership Serve as a trusted learning advisor to PMT leaders and enterprise initiative sponsors
Influence without direct authority, guiding stakeholders toward effective learning strategies aligned to business outcomes
Establish structured governance and communication rhythms to ensure clarity of priorities, roles, and delivery accountability
Build strong cross-functional relationships that position L&D as a strategic enablement partner
Measurement & Continuous Improvement Use learner feedback, adoption metrics, and business KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and refine learning solutions over time
Design and implement evaluation methodologies to measure knowledge acquisition, behavior change, and business impact
Benchmark internally and externally to identify best practices in enterprise enablement and internal services development
Enablement Support Support train-the-trainer delivery models for PMT and enterprise initiatives
Provide coaching and guidance to internal facilitators and stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality learning experiences
Develop scalable resources that enable leaders and teams to reinforce learning in the flow of work