Position SummaryThe Chief Hearing Officer oversees and manages the PCAOB's Office of Hearing Officers (OHO) and its staff to carry out the PCAOB's adjudicatory functions under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and PCAOB rules. The Board tasks OHO, which is staffed with one Chief Hearing Officer as well as support personnel, with fairly and impartially presiding over disciplinary proceedings against PCAOB registered firms or associated persons as well as hearings regarding registration applications. The Chief Hearing Officer exercises independent decisional authority under the relevant rules of the PCAOB as described in the OHO Charter. The Chief Hearing Officer reports to, and is appointed by, the Board with the approval of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and takes an oath or affirmation to support the U.S. Constitution. The Board has designated the Chief Operating Officer to provide oversight of the administrative functions of the OHO.
Responsibilities- Oversee and manage OHO.
- Manage an active docket of cases effectively.
- Preside over proceedings in which the Board directs a Hearing Officer to preside.
- Conduct pre-hearing conferences and resolve procedural issues that arise during the pre-hearing process.
- Preside at hearings, resolving all procedural and evidentiary issues as they arise during the hearing.
- Regulate the course of a proceeding and the conduct of the parties and their counsel, with appropriate adjudicative temperament.
- Ensure that the hearing record is complete and accurate.
- Prepare clear, well-reasoned, and well-supported decisions explaining the findings and conclusions.
- Perform the full range of supervisory duties, including, but not limited to: evaluating employee performance; making recommendations for hiring and promotion; hearing and resolving internal complaints; identifying development and training needs of employees; and performing other related supervisory tasks.
- Recruit, maintain, and develop staff consistent with business needs.
Qualifications- At least 15 years of legal experience with either a law firm, corporation, government agency, regulatory body, or a combination thereof.
- Juris doctor (JD) from an accredited law school in the United States.
- Active member of a Bar of a state of the United States.
- Substantial experience relating to the conduct of administrative proceedings.
- Superior technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, including extensive legal writing experience involving complex technical, legal, and factual issues.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- 20 years of legal experience with either a law firm, corporation, federal government agency or regulatory body, or a combination thereof.
- Experience in an environment related to accounting, financial matters, or public auditing.
- Knowledge and experience relating to securities laws.
Leadership/Management Skills and Abilities
- Able to drive a positive "tone at the top" within OHO and hold other OHO personnel accountable for doing the same.
- Ensure that their own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the highest ethical standards and aligns with the values of the organization in fulfilling OHO's duties.
- Able to motivate and inspire employees at all levels of the organization in order to enhance team commitment and individual performance.
- Proven skill as a leader capable of building, managing, and retaining a talented staff.
- Able to promote collaboration within OHO, as appropriate, by unifying teams, setting common goals and fostering collaborative behavior.
- Demonstrate success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with others to achieve OHO's goals.
- Strong ability to build credibility, organize effectively, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly.
- Proven ability to navigate and resolve various types of conflict in a timely and productive manner.
