Director, Learning and Development

At MGO – (Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP) we believe that human care comes first. Only when our talent thrives can they deliver their very best to our clients. We are honored to serve agents of change in culture-shaping industries – including cannabis, sports and entertainment, technology and state and local government. We stay at the forefront by empowering the next generation of talent rising leaders full of big ideas, passionate energy, and purpose to effect real change. Our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements are designed to motivate and inspire our team members to build something special.

MGO is a top 50 CPA and advisory firm of 700+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address the local needs, and fuel the global ambitions, of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

Summary

The Director, Learning and Development leads a team dedicated to building the capabilities of the MGO team, improving our organizational effectiveness through creation and administration of learning and development programs.

This position is part of the People leadership team and drives a company-wide learning and organizational development strategy designed to enable a high-performance culture.

Essential Functions

• Leading, driving and executing a learning and development program aligned with the MGO competencies by position and level, providing appropriate development to help employees (both in the US and with our international affiliates) forward on their career path.
• Working with subject matter experts within our practices to take their expertise and design engaging and effective adult learning content.
• Caretaking the library of MGO competencies and updating/revising as appropriate.
• Delivering a best-in-class onboarding experience to welcome new team members to MGO.
• Developing learning plans and career pathing for all levels and functions of the organization.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining all learning and development policies, standards, processes and tools while ensuring compliance with firm regulatory CPE and NASBA requirements.
• Determining what content will be developed internally and what is best suited to procure from vendors or partners; evaluating and negotiating with learning & development providers, and managing vendor relationships/contracts.
• Maintaining the library of self-paced courses to ensure content is correct and up to date with current rules, regulations, and technical approaches.
• Create and manage the annual learning & development budget.
• Build/develop a team of instructional designers, facilitators, and administrators to successfully execute on all priorities.
  
  
  

Nonessential Functions

• Performs other duties as directed by the Chief People Officer and other members of firm leadership.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities Yes

Conditions

• Heavy sitting for extended periods in front of a computer
• Travel, including overnight, may be required approximately 10% of time
• Minimal Hazards
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience leading learning and development for a professional services firm, ideally a firm supporting the learning needs of CPAs and other tax, assurance, and accounting professionals.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead a matrixed team and influence across an organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Emotionally intelligent; able to connect with and influence others.
• A strong understanding of the public accounting industry and the learning and business needs of organizations within the industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of innovative learning & development tools and technologies including LC Vista.
• Depth of knowledge with adult learning/principles of instructional design; a track record of designing programs consistent with those principles.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills to collaborate with internal team members & executives.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving goals and priorities.
  
  
  

Success Factors

• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionali
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in Englis
• Must keep client matters strictly confidential.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skill
  
  
  

What's in it for you

• Work at the forefront Our clients are culture shapers and mavericks breaking new ground in competitive and highly regulated industries. They expect us to deliver truly innovative solutions, built on sound accounting fundamentals, and a vision for the future. That is why we celebrate creative problem solving and seek team members with passion for what’s next.
• Culture rooted in human care Our style of relationship development and service delivery is based on the MGO Way, 26 fundamentals that guide our workplace culture. With a focus on mutual trust, personal responsibility, and an inclusive mindset, we believe there is no limit to what we can accomplish together.
• Where you can build something As one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, there is no end to the opportunities to shape a career you are passionate about. We appreciate an entrepreneurial spirit. Bring your passions, your energy and your ideas to build a meaningful experience for yourself and our clients.
• Freedom to give your best Because you know your goals and motivations, we offer flexible work arrangements, and a progressive time off policy that helps you achieve an optimal work/life balance.
• Compensation you deserve We are happy to fuel your passion with a competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards hard work and motivates you to go beyond.
  
  
  

Pay Range $150,000 - $200,000