Associate Director, Investor Engagement

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) is $164,800/year -- $258,280/year. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards.

• Work Location – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) 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 Associate Director, Investor Engagement will serve as a program management lead for investor-related activities, working as part of the Office of Communications and Engagement and working closely with the Office of the Chairman and other PCAOB divisions and offices to ensure effective program planning, facilitation, and execution. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. headquarters office.

As a member of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), and reporting to the Director, OCE, this position will also support efforts to incorporate and align investor perspectives into PCAOB strategic planning and internal and external communications. This role will serve as the primary staff contact to the Investor Advisory Group (IAG) and develop, manage and coordinate investor-related meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• As an integral part of OCE, and working closely with other divisions and offices, provide strategic planning of investor engagement programs aligned to the PCAOB strategic plan, goals, and objectives.

• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution, of investor-facing programs, meetings, and events.

• Serve as the primary staff contact to the Investor Advisory Group (IAG), coordinating all investor-related activities, meetings, and events.

• Coordinate with a variety of individuals and organizations, such as investors, investor advocates, investment advisers, chief investment officers, portfolio managers, financial analysts, consultants, foundations, endowments, employee benefit plans, regulators, policymakers, and academics in the financial ecosystem.

• Collaborate with other PCAOB divisions and offices as it relates to the program and events management. Support OCE efforts to facilitate communication with the Board and PCAOB staff.

• Assist with the review of PCAOB publications and other communications materials to support investor-facing engagement activities.

• Assist with compiling information to incorporate in the PCAOB’s Annual Report.

• In collaboration with OCE team members, ensure the PCAOB website is regularly updated with relevant investor communications.

• Track participation, event outcomes, follow-up items, and performance metrics for investor-related programs and events.

• Coordinate with the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis on research and surveys targeted towards investors.

• Proactively drive innovation, identify process improvement opportunities, and use technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools, to drive efficiencies in day-to-day work and reporting capabilities.

• Assist with activities, as needed, related to the Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group and other events.

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

• Minimum of 10+ plus years of experience.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex programs and events.

• Working knowledge or experience with automation tools and other modern technologies.

• A self-starter able to administer a variety of open, ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are routinely unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment.

• Ability to effectively represent the organization to a variety of both internal and external constituencies.

• Ability to respond to changing circumstances and adapt to meet new opportunities/challenges.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong time management and organization skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced education/professional certification or equivalent experience.

• Prior experience in financial services, communications, government, or regulatory organizations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.