Senior Director - Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of the global landscape of the public company auditing profession and economic/regulatory environments.

• Proven track record of developing key stakeholder relationships, with the demonstrated ability to communicate, influence, and lead effectively at all levels to deliver exceptional results.

• Ability to work collaboratively across the CAQ staff, sharing information and stakeholder engagement opportunities to maximize CAQ’s ability to further its mission, build consensus and efficiently communicate the message of the profession.

• Ability to both identify and communicate matters of immediate and long-term strategic importance to the Executive Director, CAQ Governing Board, and CAQ member firms, and to articulate an appropriate position for the CAQ and the profession.

• Strong public facing, presentation and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to instill credibility and gain the confidence of CAQ staff, stakeholders, members of the profession, and other key constituencies.

• Self-motivated and objective, with a bias toward action.

Required Experience, Qualifications & Education

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in complex market-driven organizations with demonstrated proficiencies in stakeholder development and strategic relationship building.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Experience in or hands-on knowledge of capital markets issues, trends, stakeholders, and dynamics.

• Must have led, worked collaboratively with and managed teams of experienced professionals.

• Experience setting goals, assigning priorities, communicating across functions, and managing workloads.

Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Education

• Advanced degree