Chief Learning Officer

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 22 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Learning & Development team and help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing business advisory and certified public accounting firm seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as Chief Learning Officer (CLO). If you thrive in a rapid-paced, high accountability, future-focused culture that embraces innovation, then you could be a strong candidate.

The CLO will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that align with and reinforce our culture and that enhance the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of our employees. The CLO will play a crucial role in driving organizational growth, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, and ensuring that our workforce remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.

Position Responsibilities:

• Learning Culture Promotion: Foster a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset, and knowledge sharing across the organization
• Learning Strategy Development: Develop and execute a strategic learning and development plan aligned with the company's strategy, values and goals
• Curriculum Design and Delivery: Design, implement, and evaluate innovative learning programs, courses, and initiatives to address the needs of various practices, segments, and job roles within the organization
• Leadership Development: Create leadership development programs to nurture and cultivate the next generation of leaders within the organization
• Training Assessment and Evaluation: Establish metrics and mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of training programs and initiatives, and continuously evaluate and refine learning strategies leveraging the OKR methodology
• Technology Integration: Leverage technology and digital learning platforms to enhance the delivery and accessibility of learning content and resources
• Change Management and Adoption: Lead change management efforts related to learning initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and implementation across the organization
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with practice leaders, industry segment leaders, subject matter experts, and external partners to identify learning needs, develop content, and facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration
• Compliance and Regulatory Training: Ensure that all training programs comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards. (e.g. AICPA, PCAOB, etc.)
• Budget Management: Own and manage the learning and development P&L and annual budgeting process effectively, optimizing resources to achieve maximum impact and measuring ROI
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in learning and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful learning and development programs within a professional services organization or other regulated profession[LZ1]
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and navigate a matrixed organization
• Demonstrated prioritization skills across complex learning programs with varying levels of professionals
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning technologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align learning initiatives with business objectives
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance training standards relevant to the professional services industry
  
  
  

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
  
  
  

What’s in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance
  
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.