Audit Learning Director

About the role

The Audit Learning Director serves as the strategic owner of the Audit & Assurance learning portfolio. This role leads the strategy, governance, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of major learning programs, including new-hire development, leadership development, annual required training, SOQM and CPE-related learning, and audit technology enablement. The Director partners with Audit leadership, Learning Operations, National Office, Quality & Risk Management, Technology, Events, instructors, facilitators, and subject-matter experts to support the firm’s System of Quality Management, professional development, audit quality, regulatory compliance, technology adoption, and business performance. The role also oversees learning analytics, budget stewardship, resource decisions, and recommendations regarding the continuation or evolution of learning investments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a strategic learning and development plan for the Audit & Assurance practice, aligned with the business objectives, audit quality priorities, professional standards, and firm strategy.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of high-quality audit learning programs, including needs analyses, curriculum strategy, design, development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the development and governance of audit learning content by partnering with Audit leaders, National Office subject-matter experts, technical reviewers, Quality & Risk Management, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with applicable standards, methodologies, and firm requirements.
• Administer and oversee compliance-related learning requirements, including SOQM risks, required audience determinations, NASBA and CPE requirements, exam administration, certification communications, documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Lead learning investment stewardship, including budget planning, cost-benefit analysis, and recommendations regarding program continuation, expansion, redesign, or funding.
• Translate quality trends, inspection themes, regulatory developments, and changes in audit methodology into curriculum priorities, required learning, and program enhancements.
• Coordinate with external training providers and vendors as needed, including scope, quality, service delivery, contract considerations, and performance evaluation.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, quality improvement, and technology adoption across the Audit & Assurance practice.
• Lead and develop direct reports, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional development and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Education, or a related field; and CPA certification required.
• At least 8 years of experience in audit, with a strong understanding of audit processes and standards.
• Experience leading learning strategy, program governance, compliance-related training, and investment decisions in a professional services, accounting, audit, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience with professional education requirements (NASBA CPA) preferred.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Skills

• Proven experience in curriculum development, portfolio governance, and training delivery.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management, prioritization and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple interdependent programs.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, methodologies, professional requirements, and best practices.
• Ability to interpret compliance requirements and translate them into practical learning, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Ability to analyze learning effectiveness, readiness, retention, performance trends, capacity, cost, and ROI.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems (LMS).
• Working knowledge of audit technology, artificial intelligence, or technology-enabled learning and adoption preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage ambiguity, and resolve escalations.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and communicative style, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Willingness to travel as required by business needs, including for program delivery and events.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $161,700.00 - $340,900.00 per year. The wage range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.