Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

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. 

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

• Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs.

  • Graduate students: $28.00/hour

  • Ph.D./JD students: $36.00/hour

• Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to one of our offices or locations, including: Washington, DC (Headquarters); Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; and Houston, TX. 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. 

Role Summary

The PCAOB has a part-time position (working up to approximately 20 hours/week) for a Board Fellow (Fellow) to support a PCAOB Board Member. The position is intended for a graduate or Ph.D. student interested in pursuing a career in the audit profession. The term of the position will be for six months with targeted start dates in Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025.

Responsibilities

• Support the review of matters before the board in the areas of standard setting and rulemaking.

• Support the review of Inspections reports and remediation determinations.

• Support the review of Enforcement matters.

• Support a Board Member Group in preparing for stakeholder engagement.

• Conduct research on emerging issues pertaining to the auditing profession.

• Collaborate effectively with other PCAOB staff.

• Assist in certain administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Currently pursuing a graduate-level degree in accounting, or a related field of study.

• At least two years of professional work experience in the auditing profession or academia.

• Interest in pursuing a career related to the public accounting and the auditing profession.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to adhere to high standards of conduct, including complying with standards of confidentiality and integrity.

• Ability to collaborate and promote teamwork, solve problems, be receptive to new ideas, manage competing priorities, and act in accordance with commitments.

• Ability to challenge the status quo, take initiative, and be proactive and innovative.

• Ability to use research and analysis to provide sound guidance and inform decisions.

• Ability to stay abreast of current developments and industry trends relevant to accounting and auditing.

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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