Counsel Enforcement

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

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 for this role.

The salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $128,100 - $186,700 per year and in New York, NY is $139,300 - $203,000.

• Hybrid work option : Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) or New York, NY office. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office for occasional meetings.
• Generous paid time off : Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break.
• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options : Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation.
• Comprehensive 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 and college tuition assistance.
• Well-being and family resources : Mental health resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child / adult dependent care services, and more.
• Commuter benefits : Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions.

Role Summary

The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position of Counsel in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations (DEI) in its New York, NY regional office or Washington, DC (Headquarters) office.

This attorney role requires strong analytical and verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and conducting investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the rules of the PCAOB, relevant provisions of the securities laws, or professional standards.
• Reviewing and analyzing audit working papers, corporate books and records, and other financial and accounting documents.
• Conducting interviews and testimony with supervision.
• Identifying accounting, auditing, and financial reporting deficiencies and synthesizing evidence to support enforcement recommendations.
• Drafting legal memoranda, persuasive briefs, and enforcement-related documents for Division staff.
• Assisting investigative team in making recommendations to the Board related to enforcement actions.
• Litigating, with supervision, in administrative proceedings before hearing officers and before the Board.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of legal experience with progressively responsible legal experience sufficient to handle complex legal and accounting / auditing issues.
• Juris doctor (JD) from an accredited law school in the United States.
• Active member of the Bar.
• Investigative, litigation, or trial experience related to financial fraud matters and / or securities litigation preferred.
• Strong technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, leadership, and verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Multilingual ability is a plus.
• Ability to travel some.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment.

The PCAOB will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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