Professional Standards Department Manager

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Coordinating, planning, and executing Professional Standards Team projects
• Using project management tools to monitor, capture, assign, and track action items resulting from PST meetings and other strategic initiatives
• Administration of assurance and team trainings; Coordination with the Learning and Development team on timing, preparing agenda and coursebooks for CPE , assisting facilitators with presentations and materials
• Developing, executing, and evaluating PST communications and data; including developing and sending email or Engage postings, developing and analyzing survey results, gathering information from various sources to provide data to PST members, and analysis of such data
• Overseeing registrations with various quality centers and vendors, including invoicing
• Initiating and monitoring independence processes
• Coordinating logistics for external (peer reviews, PCAOB) and internal inspections, including data gathering, internal and external communications, and on-site support during inspections
• Web development, responsible for creating, editing, and publishing internal Web pages
• Content publishing, responsible for learning the firm's taxonomy, content publishing processes, and search engine functions

The qualifications.

• High school diploma required, Associate's degree preferred
• At least 5+ years' administrative operational experience within a CPA firm; strong consideration will be given to individuals who have experience in a compliance or independence area of an CPA firm and/or exposure with peer review inspections
• Knowledge of web development and content publishing
• At least 3 years experience with non-technical project management; including project management tools
• Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) experience
• Strong project manager - proven administrative, organizational, and time management skills
• Willingness to embrace and learn new technologies in a rapidly changing environment
• Understanding of the importance of following and/or documenting and communicating processes and controls
• Professional demeanor with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Superior data entry and alpha/numeric skills
• Ability to follow up professionally and tactfully with all levels of staff within the firm to meet deadlines

What makes us different?

On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interestedapplicantsmust submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review thposition description for theapplicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $75,000 - $95,000

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