Executive Director - Center for Audit Quality - CAQ

• Credibility: At a time when the enhancement of credibility remains a major focus in the public company auditing profession, it is imperative that the Executive Director possess an unassailable reputation and be able to lend his/her stature and set a tone of transparency within the CAQ.  The successful candidate, therefore, may not have a deep affiliation with public auditing, but nonetheless will be highly regarded within the profession, by the regulatory and corporate governance communities, financial markets, and ideally by the public at large.  The Executive Director of the CAQ will establish immediate credibility as a leader amongst his/her constituencies by:
  • Promoting understanding, trust and goodwill for the public company auditing profession, through the development of a powerful public policy and communications strategy.  
  • Having not only an appreciation for the profession, but also a unified and resolute commitment to enhancing and maintaining the trust between the public company auditors and investors, regulators, legislators, the news media, academics and other key stakeholders.
     
• Political Acumen: Serving as an energetic and dynamic “voice” for the profession, the Executive Director will provide professional visibility and influence that will be long-standing and respected by:
  • Acting as spokesperson for the CAQ, working with profession and industry leaders to develop public policy positions related to public company audits and then effectively communicating those positions to the regulators, legislators, stakeholders, the news media and other organizations and individuals of influence.
  • Developing and participating in programs to educate policymakers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders on public interest matters affecting public company audits.
  • Effectively navigating across CAQ’s large and diverse constituencies and building consensus around key profession initiatives and positions through political sophistication, substantive credibility, and access to the highest level of both major political parties.  
  • Fostering, enhancing and maintaining the  highest-level relationships with other organizations and individuals sharing common goals with CAQ.
     
• Organizational Leadership: The Executive Director will lead the organization, aligning it to its mission, drive execution of critical initiatives and successfully maintain the CAQ’s position as the leading voice in the public company auditing profession by:
  • Working closely with the CAQ Governing Board to develop, modify and implement organizational goals and strategies.
  • Maintaining and leading a goal-oriented, successful management team; continually building capacity in the corporate governance/public policy/communications fields; and delivering impact through the organization’s third party outreach.
  • Leading, and working through others, effectively executing an organizational capability to engage with, understand and ultimately influence the varied constituencies in the capital markets.
  • Maintaining the affiliation with AICPA and assuring compliance with the CAQ’s relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Ensuring the ongoing quality and impact of the CAQ’s intellectual products externally, including CAQ-sponsored and other public events in accordance with developed protocols.
  • Informing the Governing Board about any and all external conditions and internal operations that might affect the organization’s mission and success.

The recruitment for this role is being done by an external executive search firm Korn Ferry – if you are interested please contact to Debbie Sisley Debbie.Sisley@KornFerry.com