SUMMARY

Associate Director is to develop, lead and teach Workshops on current and emerging SEC reporting and accounting topics relevant to SEC reporting professionals. Associate Director will also develop content for One-Hour Briefings and may serve as a co-chair of SECI conferences upon request and as scheduling permits. Associate Director is to serve as a resource to the SECI department for program suggestions and questions. Associate Director is a CPA with a minimum of 10 years demonstrated expertise, technical knowledge and understanding of SEC reporting and GAAP accounting. Associate Director has appropriate communication skills needed to translate technical and complex information to participants at all levels of experience, as well as the ability to discuss subjective and gray areas using practical examples.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Workshops & One-Hour Briefings:

Associate Director will lead SECI Workshops covering a range of SEC reporting and technical accounting topics. Workshops are held at the PLI Conference Centers in New York and San Francisco as well as virtually. SECI's in-person Workshops are typically a one or two-day event and Associate Director will travel to the Workshop locations as needed. Associate Director is expected to teach Workshops throughout the year, including Workshops that are brought in-house to a client's office and will travel to such client location as requested. Associate Director will also develop content for One-Hour Briefings. Associate Director will:

• Develop, lead and teach Workshops and Briefings in an interactive style, designed to make the learning experience participant focused.
• Use a variety of teaching and discussion techniques to actively engage participants in the learning process and help them accomplish their learning objectives.
• Research the companies of registered participants in advance of the Workshop or Briefing to identify relevant topics and to provide targeted examples designed to encourage participant discussion and questions.
• Develop Workshop and Briefing materials, such as PowerPoint Presentation and program course handbooks.

Conferences:

Associate Director may be asked to co-chair and plan SECI's Forums as schedule and time permits. Conferences are held in New York and San Francisco and/or such other locations as may be determined by SECI, throughout the year. Associate Director may be asked to:

• Identify opportunities for new conferences as appropriate.
• Develop conference agendas by identifying hot topics and current issues at the SEC, FASB & PCAOB and by reviewing past attendee feedback for programming suggestions.
• Develop conference materials and PowerPoint Presentations.
• Travel to the conference location.
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• CPA with a minimum of 10 years demonstrated expertise, technical knowledge and understanding of SEC reporting and GAAP accounting.
• Up-to-date and current with recent SEC, FASB and PCAOB developments and regulations and has experience from public company accounting, auditing, SEC or industry.
• Excellent communication skills needed to translate technical and complex information to participants at all levels of experience, as well as the ability to discuss subjective and gray areas using practical examples.
• Superior knowledge and comfort with various software programs, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required, in addition to superior oral and written communication skills.
• Can work independently as well as with a team.
• Must be a self-starter, capable of multi-tasking and possess impeccable attention to detail.
• Flexible to travel.
• Must be responsive and timely to all email communications.

Your benefits at PLI

PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to creating an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment:

• Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account
• Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays
• Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• One-time $500 Home Office Allowance
• Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year

Compensation Range for this position

$125,000 - $150,000 per annum (based on part-time schedule, 3 days per week)

(Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.)