Director of Internal Training

Position Summary:

The Director of Internal Training is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive internal training strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and supports the firm’s overall structure. This role oversees the design and delivery of innovative and high-quality training for employees across all levels and divisions, evaluates their effectiveness, and refines strategies to meet evolving needs. The Director of Internal Training plays a critical role in enhancing employee development and organizational success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·       Develop and implement a comprehensive internal training strategy that aligns with the organizational goals and addresses the specific needs of the firm’s structure.

·       Lead the design and development of engaging, innovative, and high-quality training for employees across all levels and departments throughout the firm, regularly assessing their effectiveness and adjusting strategies as necessary.

·       Oversee the production for live and on-demand training courses, including development of content, design of the PowerPoint presentations and supplemental handouts and/or learning resources for internal firm training programs.

• Provide direct supervision to the Manager of Training and indirect oversight of their direct reports, ensuring alignment with the firm’s training objectives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to identify skill gaps, develop targeted solutions, and identify internal or external resources to meet identified training needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through performance metrics, feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance their effectiveness.
• Participate as a member of the partner training committee to implement the committee’s recommendations for improved training within the firm.
• Prepare and maintain the annual internal training budget as approved by the partner training committee.
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with outside training vendors and timely submission of contracts through appropriate internal approval process. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in training and development, leveraging modern learning technologies to maintain competitive and accessible programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development for career growth and advancement.
• Assist with other projects or requests as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proven experience in effectively managing a team of staff; strong leadership and change management skills.
• Proven experience in effectively managing operating budgets and solid understanding of finances and accounting.
• Ability to identify opportunities in learning and development processes and devising effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze data related to employee performance, learning outcomes, and training effectiveness and use data insights to drive improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in particular the ability to clearly explain complicated financial/technical information to varied audiences.
• Able to design and deliver effective presentations, with excellent public speaking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of projects and concurrent/shifting priorities.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (strongly prefer advanced/expert skill in PowerPoint) and familiarity with online training software, e-learning programs, and video editing programs.
• Superior organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.

·       Ability to travel domestically as needed for the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Communications or related area plus 5 years of experience in training content design/delivery and 5 years of experience in accounting/finance with a minimum of 3 years being in a leadership or supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with federal tax credit programs is preferred. Master’s degree and/or CPA license preferred.

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: $150,000 - $160,000 depending on experience.  

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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