Special Assistant to the Chairman’s Office (Administrative)

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The PCAOB seeks a full-time, regular Special Assistant to provide executive and operational support to the Chairman and members of the Chairman’s Office, including the Chief of Staff, Special Counsel, and Special Advisers. The role coordinates executive priorities, Board activities, stakeholder engagements, and special projects; prepares briefings and communications; and manages the day-to-day operations of the Chairman’s Office. Success requires executive support experience, strong writing and organizational skills, initiative, diplomacy, and sound judgment to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, ensure timely follow-through, safeguard confidential information, and support the PCAOB’s mission.

The position is assigned to the Washington, DC headquarters or another office as approved by the PCAOB. The PCAOB describes its work as focused on investor protection, modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and related laws and rules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience supporting senior executives or boards, including administrative support, project coordination, and event planning; equivalent experience considered.
• Ability to manage complex calendars, Board and executive meetings, travel, and external engagements in support of the Chairman and members of the Chairman’s Office.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize information into concise executive briefings, correspondence, and presentations.
• Professionalism, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with Board members, PCAOB leadership and staff, SEC staff, and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive matters in the Chairman’s Office, consistent with the PCAOB’s mission and values.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities independently, coordinate across offices, and ensure accurate, timely follow-through as demands change.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Chairman and members of the Chairman’s Office on priorities and commitments; track decisions, deadlines, and action items, and flag issues requiring attention.
• Prepare concise research, analyses, briefings, and talking points to support executive decisions and readiness for meetings, engagements, and emerging issues.
• Serve as a central coordination point for the Chairman’s Office, facilitating communication and follow-through with Board members, PCAOB leadership and staff, SEC staff, audit firms, audit committee members, and other stakeholders.
• Manage special projects and cross-functional initiatives by developing plans, coordinating contributions across divisions and offices, and monitoring progress through completion.
• Coordinate Board meetings and related sessions with the Board Secretary and relevant staff, including agendas, materials, records, technology, logistics, and administrative support for Board members.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, retreats, events, and external engagements aligned with the PCAOB’s mission, including speakers, invitations, venues, vendors, technology, and on-site logistics.
• Manage calendars, prioritize requests, anticipate scheduling conflicts, and coordinate appointments, travel, and expenses.
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other executive communications for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with voice and priorities.
• Handle highly sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment; maintain confidential files, records, and internal SharePoint resources.
• Coordinate day-to-day office administration, including visitors, timekeeping, approvals, reports, budgets, supplies, and vendor contracts; improve workflows and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Performance-based discretionary awards may be available.
• Up to six weeks of paid time off annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, two floating holidays, and a year-end break from December 28–31, 2026.
• 401(k) match and savings options, with immediate vesting and dollar-for-dollar matching up to 7% of eligible compensation; Roth in-plan conversion available.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and up to 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance is also available.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility, college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
• Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent backup care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program, and health advocate program.
• Commuter benefits, including a tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED