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Project Manager - PCPS
Job Code: 2009-1081
POSTED: Nov 02
Salary: Open Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employer: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Type: Full Time - Experienced
Industry: Accounting, Auditing, Bookkeeping Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree



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About American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional association of CPAs, with approximately 350,000 members, including CPAs in business and industry, public practice, government, and education; student affiliates; and international associates. We set ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies; federal, state and local governments; and non-profit organizations. We also develop and grade the Uniform CPA Examination.

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Job Description
Project Manager - PCPS

Please respond via our website at www.aicpa.org/careers and post your resume directly online with us.

Purpose:

The Project Manager - PCPS is a team oriented, flexible, highly efficient professional with strong organizational and communication skills and who is able to balance multiple projects. The role is involves the execution of the various ongoing services, programs and special projects for practicing CPA firms and PCPS Section members.

The Team:

The Specialized Communities and Practice Management Team encompass the areas of:

  • Personal Financial Planning (PFP),
  • Forensic Valuation (FVS) and
  • Information Technology (IT).
It also encompasses Management of Accounting and Niche Practices (MAP) through the Private Company Practice Section (PCPS), a network of firms served by this Team. PCPS members are CPA firms that primarily serve private companies and small business.

The Team is responsible for the core disciplines of PFP, BV, FLS, IT and MAP and the AICPA Membership Sections for those disciplines and the related credentials:

  • Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
  • Certified in Financial Forensics(CFF)and
  • Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP).
Team overall activities include development of the discipline subject matter, advocacy for members, practice tools and aids, benchmarks, education, best practices, alliances, publications, Section and Credential growth, standards in specialized practice and functioning as a resource for other practice areas such as audit, tax, consulting and professional ethics.

The Team directly interfaces with a variety of specific member volunteer committees and task forces that function in the above areas.

Reports To: Technical Manager - PCPS

Direct Reports: None

Required Competencies:

  • Facilitation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Business acumen
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Listening skills
  • Proven leadership
  • Overall management and interpersonal skills.
  • The role requires knowledge of current and emerging trends in the profession and general familiarity with the subject matter of the typical smaller firm CPA client relationship.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager - PCPS is responsible for the execution of various services, programs and special projects of the practicing CPA firms and PCPS Section members. Activities include:

  • Development of practice aids and tools
  • Working with alliance organizations
  • Manage PCPS/TSCPA MAP Survey
  • Special Projects in MAP areas such as staffing, firm management and advocacy for firms
  • Oversee and manage PCPS Networking Groups
  • Oversee Networking Groups
  • Member communications and special reports
  • Oversee webinar and webcasts
  • Provide conference input
  • Coordinate, update and improve web content
  • Oversee the coordination of requests from PCPS members and more
  • Various research
  • Facilitation of phone meetings and certain in person meetings to keep projects moving is part of this role

NOTES: All Candidates Will Be Considered

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • CPA with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
  • Experience in a CPA or professional services firm is necessary and can include roles as a firm administrator, firm marketing or firm management.
  • Relevant experience at the AICPA is taken into consideration as an alternative.
  • Activity in AICPA and/or State Society Committee is a plus.

Please respond via our website at www.aicpa.org/careers and post your resume directly online with us. You can upload your resume and cover letter directly via our website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AICPA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.