Training Manager

Position Summary:

The Training Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of internal trainings, from initial planning discussions to final evaluations. This position tracks progress, coordinates schedules, ensures all training materials and documentation are accurate and complete and manages the performance and development of the internal training staff. This role supports internal client needs for the Training Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·       Communicate with leaders and subject matter experts at the firm to gather recommendations on course development and specific training requests (both audit/tax and non-technical).

·       Based on identified topics/focus areas, plan and schedule courses for the Tax-Audit group’s development and to meet their continuing education requirements for maintaining the CPA license.

·       Track progress of scheduled trainings using appropriate tools

·       Monitor and report progress to Director of Internal Training as requested

·       Confirm complete documentation for all internal trainings, including firmwide and local sessions

·       Manage and direct the performance and development of the Senior Training Content Creator and Instructional Design and Training Specialist.  Ensure timely and relevant content creation.

·       Manage and direct the performance and development of the LMS Administrator. Serve as primary backup for the LMS Administrator position.

·       Maintain current catalog of course offerings, including learning tracks designated by professional committees within the firm.

·       Monitor compliance for mandatory coursework for all employees.

·       Track budgeted hours for training for new employees and professionals.

·       Assist with other projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

·       Ability to delegate work to others and follow up on progress of delegated projects.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong leadership skills.

·       Excellent organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.

·       Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.

·       Previous experience working with an LMS.

·       Strong knowledge of web-based delivery platforms, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

·       Strong customer service orientation.

·       Ability to travel domestically as needed for the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in training delivery and content with 1-2 years being in a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area. 5 or more years of experience in professional accounting services (preferably related to federal tax credit programs). Prior experience in project management related to training. CPA license is preferred.  PMP or other professional project management certification is 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: $115,000 - $125,000 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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