Learning & Development Leader

Learning & Development Leader

Location: Bethesda MD

Position Summary

Calibre CPA Group is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Leader to lead the Firms learning strategy and professional development initiatives. This role is responsible for developing coordinating delivering and evaluating firmwide learning programs that support our strategic objectives. The position also oversees Continuing Professional Education (CPE) administration and ensures compliance with NASBA requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of public accounting experience including audit and assurance experience developing and facilitating technical training within a public accounting firm. This individual is passionate about developing professionals collaborating with firm leadership and building a culture of continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess firmwide training needs and align learning initiatives with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain the Firms learning and development budget.
• Design develop and deliver engaging technical and professional development programs.
• Develop and maintain training materials online learning modules and instructional resources.
• Identify and manage external vendors for leadership and soft skills training.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
• Train and coach internal subject matter experts on effective instructional techniques.
• Collaborate with Firm leadership to develop and deliver training for Audit Tax Accounting & Financial Services and Compliance professionals.
• Develop career paths and learning opportunities for professional staff.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

• Oversee the Firms Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program.
• Maintain employee CPE records and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Coordinate learning initiatives with the CPE Committee and Human Resources.
• Administer and maintain the Firms NASBA sponsorship.
• Ensure internally developed training meets NASBA standards and documentation requirements.
• Stay current on NASBA regulations and industry best practices.
• Maintain memberships with professional organizations including AICPA IFEBP and other applicable associations.
• Recommend conferences seminars and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA license or other related certifications preferred.
• 5-7 years of public accounting experience including audit and assurance.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training within a public accounting environment.
• Strong presentation facilitation communication collaboration and project management skills.
• Experience with curriculum development and classroom instruction preferred.

Travel

Occasional travel to the Firms offices in Chicago and New York is required. A valid U.S. drivers license is required.

EEO: Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected status under federal state or local law.