Position Summary:

The DEI Recruitment Program Manager will play a key role in driving our efforts to attract, engage, and hire diverse talent while ensuring our recruiting processes are equitable and inclusive. This position will manage the DEI programs and initiatives and evaluate opportunities, collaborate with key stakeholders, track progress, and create long-lasting change. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Development:

• Lead the development and execution of DEI recruitment programs and initiatives that align with the firm's overall DEI strategy.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improving DEI within the recruiting process.
• Create and sustain a strategic plan for DEI and talent acquisition, ensuring its implementation by all recruiters.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy with a targeted emphasis on HBCUs and PBIs.
• Collaborate with Recruiters/Senior Recruiters in the rollout of identified recruitment strategies/programs to ensure consistent departmental execution.

Recruitment Strategy:

• Create and implement a DEI recruitment strategy that attracts a diverse pool of candidates at all levels through hands-on efforts.
• Collaborate with recruiters to establish diversity-related hiring goals.
• Analyze and optimize the recruitment process to ensure fairness, equity, and transparency across multiple lines of business and locations.
• Utilize recruiting expertise to educate and influence key stakeholders on complex decisions regarding the direction of diversity recruitment activities and programs.

Outreach and Partnerships:

• Establish and nurture relationships with external organizations, networks, and educational institutions (HBCUs and PBIs, etc.) to expand the firm's access to diverse talent pools.
• Represent the firm at DEI-focused recruitment events, job fairs, and conferences.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to DEI in recruiting.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Identify the data and resources needed for capturing the effectiveness of DEI strategies and establish a process for ongoing analysis.
• Collect data to measure the effectiveness of DEI recruitment initiatives and track progress.
• Analyze data to identify trends, insights, and gaps for strategic decision-making.
• Create and share diversity metrics and analytics by preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in other projects as assigned.

Employee Training and Education:

• Collaborate with Recruiting, HR, Social Impact and Training teams to develop DEI training programs for employees, especially recruiters and hiring managers.
• Implement ongoing educational initiatives to promote a more inclusive recruiting culture.

Policy Development and Compliance:

• Stay informed about DEI-related legal requirements and industry standards in the public accounting sector.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining DEI recruiting policies and practices.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proven experience as a DEI Recruiter in a public accounting firm or similar professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of DEI concepts, best practices, and legal compliance in the context of recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience in program and project management.
• Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships, and influence across all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with ability to develop impactful presentations and articulate strategies clearly.
• Data-driven and analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and familiarity with HRIS and recruitment software, experience with Taleo is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, performing work timely and accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple projects/programs simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-motivated; work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Availability for domestic travel occasionally, and able to work evenings and weekends based on current needs deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of experience in recruitment and/or DEI program experience or appropriate balance of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field plus 5-7 years of experience in recruitment and/or DEI program experience. Certified Diversity and Inclusion Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification.

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax-exempt bond and HOME programs.

Why work with us?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally. We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.

We’re leading the way to a better future of work culture.

• Increased number of paid holidays per year
• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements
• Remote and hybrid opportunities
• Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
• Dress for your day policy
• Resources of a national firm
• Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Get to know us better!

Hello! We’re Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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