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Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance (IOPA) provides internal auditing and examination of the operations of the Pubic Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) to help ensure the internal efficiency, integrity, and effectiveness of those operations; conduct performance and quality assurance reviews, audits and inquiries to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement in PCAOB programs and operations; and recommend construction actions that, when implemented, reduce or eliminate identified risks, and promote compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and PCAOB rules and policies. The Director of IOPA will lead and manage the IOPA team in carrying out all aspects of IOPA’s charter. The Director will report directly to the PCAOB Board.  To foster independence and accountability this position has a five-year term limit. The Director of IOPA position will be located in the Washington, DC (Headquarters) office. 

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct a program of internal audits, reviews, and inquiries consistent with IOPA’s charter, Board priorities, the PCAOB’s Mission and Strategic Plan, and ongoing assessments of risk. 

• Establish and implement IOPA operating policies and procedures consistent with applicable guidance, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules and bylaws, the PCAOB code of ethics, and professional standards.

• Conduct and/or oversee internal audits, reviews, and inquiries to help assure the efficiency, integrity, and effectiveness of PCAOB programs and operations and to detect and deter any waste, fraud, and abuse.

• Establish policies and procedures to ensure that IOPA audits, reviews, and inquiries are conducted in accordance with professional standards.

• Prepare written and oral reports for the Board on the results of IOPA audits, reviews, and inquiries.

• Prepare an annual risk assessment of PCAOB programs and operations.

• Prepare and execute an annual internal audit plan, approved by the PCAOB Board, based on its annual risk assessment, report to the PCAOB Board on the deficiencies and weaknesses, and make recommendations for remediations and enhancements.

• Establish and periodically update a strategic plan for IOPA that sets forth goals, performance metrics, and milestones consistent with IOPA’s charter.

• Prepare an annual report on IOPA’s activities and the results of IOPA’s assessment of major management challenges facing the PCAOB.

• Direct and supervise IOPA Staff, including goal setting and performance management. 

• Coordinate with administrative offices to recruit and retain skilled staff and other resources to fulfill IOPA’s mission.

• Perform other duties consistent with IOPA’s mission and charter.

• Report to the Board, and upon the direction of the Board, to the SEC and other governmental authorities, on the status and results of its performance and quality assurance reviews and inquiries.            

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Advanced degree or certification in public administration, business, law, accounting, or other related field(s) is required.  

• Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience, including five or more years of significant executive or senior manager experience focused on professional and/or public accountability. Examples include a corporate office of internal audit, a federal government office of inspector general, or equivalent.

• Knowledge of professional internal auditing standards, such as Government Auditing Standards and/or the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework.

• Proven skills and in-depth experience in gathering sufficient, appropriate evidence to support audit objectives and performing relevant analysis to make appropriate judgments and conclusions.

• Familiarity with conducting internal inquiries and investigations.

• An ability to clearly articulate a position and support the same with sound logic, appropriate evidence, and objectivity. 

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

• A hands-on style and attitude as well as the ability to operate independently or in a team.  Moreover s/he must be able to function effectively in a technologically sophisticated environment.

• Experience in the area of financial regulation and strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to deal effectively with people, maintain confidentiality and personal discretion, make decisions, find solutions to encourage and support change, and maintain a nimble regulatory approach that proactively identifies new and emerging issues that put investors and the public interest in the preparation of independent audit reports at risk.

• Ability to communicate complex and technical matters in a clear, concise, and non-technical manner.

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

• In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests.

• Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic and conviction.

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

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Leadership/Management Skills and Abilities

• 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 in order to enhance team commitment and individual performance.

• Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff, providing constant feedback and clear direction.

• 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, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly.

• Possesses the balance and emotional intelligence required to meet the diverse needs of the division/office.

• Proven ability to navigate and resolve various types of conflict in a timely and productive manner.

About PCAOB

The 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.

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