Inspector, Business, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.

We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a diverse group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:

• Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. Tampa, FL: $89,100 - $162,400 per year. Atlanta, GA;
  Fort Lauderdale, FL;
  Charlotte, NC; and Dallas, TX: $93,600 - $170,500 per year. Houston, TX;
  Denver, CO;
  Chicago, IL; and Philadelphia, PA: $98,000 - $178,700 per year. Irvine, CA;
  Los Angeles, CA;
  Washington, DC (Headquarters); and Boston, MA: $102,500 - $186,700 per year. New York, NY: $111,400 - $203,000 per year. San Francisco, CA: $115,800 - $211,100 per year.

• Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to one of our offices or locations, including:
  Washington, DC (Headquarters);
  Irvine, CA;
  Los Angeles, CA;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Denver, CO;
  Fort Lauderdale, FL;
  Tampa, FL;
  Atlanta, GA;
  Chicago, IL;
  Boston, MA;
  New York, NY;
  Charlotte, NC;
  Philadelphia, PA;
  Dallas, TX; and Houston, TX. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor.

• Generous paid time off– Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break in December 2025.

• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation.

• Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings– Medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave.

• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available.

• Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.

• Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more.

• Commuter benefits– Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions.

Position Summary

The PCAOB has full-time, regular positions for Inspectors. The Division of Registration and Inspections (DRI) inspects registered public accounting firms in connection with the firm’s performance of audits, issuance of audit reports, and related matters involving U.S. companies, other issuers, brokers, and dealers.

The Inspector position in DRI will participate in inspections of registered public…