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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 diverse 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 $102,500 - $149,400. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards.
- Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) office. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.
- Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break from December 25 –31, 2024
- 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 thePublic 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
Role Summary
The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for a Manager, Travel at its Washington, DC headquarters office. The Manager, Travel will report to the Associate Director, Business Operations and will be responsible for the ongoing management of the PCAOB’s travel, expense and travel security program. Responsibilities also include management of preferred provider relationships, policy development and compliance, provider and program performance management and the development of periodic and ad hoc financial and compliance reporting. The Manager, Travel will also oversee and lead the work for an administrative staff member.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the day-to-day travel needs of the PCAOB, following company policies and procedures
- Provide meaningful travel metrics, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to quantify travel expenditures and statistics monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports of travel expenditures
- Benchmark, analyze, monitor and report out on travel expenditures and compliance
- Identify savings opportunities and service enhancements and initiate process improvements
- Plan, develop and implement internal trainings for travel policy and procedures, travel safety and security procedures and travel and expense systems
- Ensure financial and operational controls are maintained
- Oversee travel management company responsible for domestic and international bookings
- Manage the configuration, as well as the vendor relationship for the online booking tool
- Keep current on key issues and events that could impact the organization’s travelers
- Provide clear, timely, and relevant communications to the PCAOB’s travelers
- Provide assistance and customer service to PCAOB travelers when problems and issues arise for action
- Communicate on all travel security crises and alerts affecting PCAOB travelers
- Manage the PCAOB travel security program and travel security vendors
- Be available after hours to contact for alert/incident response
- Manage and administer all aspects of the Corporate American Express Credit Card Program
- Perform the full range of supervisory duties, including evaluating employee performance; make recommendations for appointment and promotion; hear and resolve complaints; identify development and training needs of employees; other related supervisory tasks; and
- Recruit, maintain, and develop staff consistent with business needs
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
Education/Technical Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience, with at least 3 years of experience managing a team
- Proven track record in establishing a successful global travel program while producing cost savings and efficiencies
- Ability to quickly identify issues and formulate approaches to problem resolution
- Proficient with Excel, Power Point and other MS Office products
- Knowledge of travel software systems and data bases
- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform detailed-oriented and accurate work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer focus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Concur, Apollo, and/or Sabre systems
Leadership/Management Skills and Abilities
- Ability to drive a positive “tone at the top” of the organization and hold others accountable for doing the same.
- Ensures that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the highest ethical standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
- Must be able to motivate and inspire employees at all levels of the organization in order to enhance team commitment and individual performance.
- Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff, providing constant 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.
- Possesses the balance and emotional intelligence required to meet the diverse needs of the divisions/offices.
- Proven ability to navigate and resolve various types of conflict in a timely and productive manner.
Transformational/Continuous Improvement Capabilities
- Proven transformation skills that include the ability to consistently execute at a high level, drive positive change and desire to build established programs and teams.
- Demonstrated agility and ability to navigate complex environments.
- Ability to foster an environment of creativity and innovation, focusing on the empowerment and support of staff through tools and continuous process improvement.
- Leads large scale enterprise projects and initiatives designed to address critical business challenges and achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Supports individuals and teams in process excellence, project management, problem solving, and value creation to drive toward required outcomes. Surfaces capacity, pacing, resourcing and any other issues requiring leadership attention. Ensures organizational alignment, effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically, including the ability to translate long-term goals and objectives into short-term tactical plans and operational activities.
- Effectively assesses progress by identifying and articulating clear, consistent key performance indicators.
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.
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