Inspections Specialist - PCAOB Path Back to Work ...

It''s rewarding to work for a mission-driven organization! Join us at the forefront of investor protection.Our MissionThe PCAOB oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.PCAOB Path Back to Work ProgramThe PCAOB oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports. At the PCAOB, we are excited to partner with Path Forward, a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower people who have been focused on caregiving to transition back to the paid workforce.We have created the PCAOB ''Path Back to Work'' program, a 18-week paid ''returnship'' for experienced professionals who have been out of the paid workforce for at least 2 years to focus on caregiving of any kind, and who are interested in being considered for a full-time opportunity at the end of the program. This program offers a chance to revamp skills, gain new experiences, and make connections with others transitioning back into the workforce. We are excited to partner with Path Forward because we appreciate the skills, the perspective, and the contributions experienced professionals can bring to help us achieve our mission of investor spections Specialist RoleThe PCAOB has full-time, 18-week returnship program opportunities for Inspections Specialists in our Division of Registration and Inspections. Our Inspections Specialists participate in inspections of registered public accounting firms and directly contribute to our PCAOB mission of investor protection. See below for a list of role responsibilities and qualifications.Opportunities for Inspections Specialists in our Path Back to Work Program are available in the following PCAOB office locations: Washington DC, New York, NY, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Denver, CO, Irvine, CA, San Mateo, CA, Boston, MA, Los Angeles, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Houston, TX, Fort Lauderdale/Miami, FL, and Tampa, FL.Responsibilities* Inspecting portions of audit work papers to assess the degree of compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the rules of the Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and professional standards in connection with the performance of audits, issuance of reports, and related matters involving issuers or broker-dealers;* Assessing the firms'' quality control structures and the related impact these structures have on audit quality;* Using varying degrees of independence, sound judgement, and discretion to drive issues to resolution and to achieve results;* Meeting and interviewing firm personnel to (1) understand the firms'' quality control structures, (2) understand the audit approach to audit engagements, and (3) further develop and/or identify quality control and/or audit deficiencies;* Gathering and organizing information to support identified inspection issues;* Researching and consulting with others inside the PCAOB on technical issues;* Communicating inspection findings to firm personnel in meetings and in comment forms;* Preparing comment forms and assisting with drafting inspection reports;* Collaborating with highly skilled Inspection teams; and* Participating in inspection projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Inspection program.Qualifications* Current CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) license required;* Bachelor''s degree in Accounting or in a technology related field;* Six to fifteen years of experience in public accounting, including experience (1) in the audit of companies publicly traded on the U.S. markets, (2) in the areas of IT general controls and application and process controls, or (3) in the area of broker-dealer regulations, including Rule 15c3-1 (net capital), Rule 15c3-3 (customer reserve, possession or control, exemptions), and Rule 17a-5 (broker-dealer reporting, including financial statements and supplemental schedules, compliance reports, and exemption reports);* Attainment of the senior manager or manager level at a public accounting firm or comparable PCAOB work experience;* Strong knowledge of PCAOB standards, generally accepted accounting principles and/or international financial reporting standards;* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;* Strong communication skills, both written and oral; and* Ability to travel 20-30% of time (including potential non-U.S. travel).Preferred Qualifications:* MBA/Master''s degree; and* Fluency in a foreign language.Our ValuesAs we seek to accomplish our mission and implement our vision, we expect integrity, pursue excellence, operate with effectiveness, embrace collaboration, and demand accountability.Equal Employment OpportunityAll PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination 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.

Created: 2025-11-15