It’s more than just numbers.
Miller Kaplan is a different kind of CPA firm; we believe in building a legacy—yours. We want to give our clients the very best, and we understand that begins with helping our employees be their best through professional mentorship, life-work integration, and a sense of community. That starts with you!
Job Summary:
The Leadership Development (LD) Coordinator is responsible for helping support the firm’s mission of fostering a strong learning culture and helping all employees in the pursuit of our employee-value proposition of “it’s not a job…it’s an opportunity". The LD Coordinator helps maintain learning systems, organize development activities, prepare training materials, and support the execution of firmwide learning initiatives. This role plays a crucial part in delivering a seamless learning experience for the firm and ensuring consistent communication, documentation, and coordination across the Leadership Development function.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and facilitate the use of the firm values: Listen, Plan, Support, Adapt.
- Provide support to employees regarding development resources, training attendance, onboarding needs, and LD processes.
- Coordinate logistics for firmwide and function-specific trainings, including scheduling, invitations, rosters, communication, and attendance tracking.
- Assist in the creation, formatting, and maintenance of instructional materials (training decks, job aids, facilitator guides, etc.), ensuring alignment with established brand and style guidelines.
- Support eLearning creation and deployment in collaboration with the LD Manager and subject-matter experts.
- Help maintain and administer the learning management system (LMS), including course publishing, assignments, and progress reporting.
- Assist with LD reporting and data analysis.
- Help prepare department communications, such as announcements, reminders, and updates, with support from Brand & Business Development.
- Assist the LD Manager in collaborating with subject-matter experts to design, develop, maintain, and support the delivery of firmwide and function-specific development activities, continuing professional education (CPE) offerings, and compliance training.
- Uphold the standards required for granting of continuing professional education (CPE) credit on internal courses.
- Support new hire orientation to help create a seamless experience.
- Coordinate onboarding course assignments.
- Provide training support on firm change initiatives.
- Suggest new ideas for improving LD processes through research.
- Stay current on LD / learning & development research, news, trends, etc.
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts as a member of the People & Culture team.
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Management, or related field of study.
- Experience working in a professional environment.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field.
- 1 to 2 years experience in HR, learning & development, or administrative roles.
- Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Experience using Articulate 360, or other content authoring tool, to create and publish eLearning courses is a plus.
- Experience authoring intranet pages.
- Experience in financial services.
- Experience working with the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the various states in which the firm is licensed to do business.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Able to be an active team member or leader on projects.
- Able to think critically and creatively solve problems.
- Able to work independently.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of and experience using instructional design principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Comfort with or ability to learn video editing and graphics applications.
- Ability to learn and apply adult learning principles.
- Ability to learn the functions of and requirements for a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Strong service orientation and willingness to assist others.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Benefits
LIFE:
- Competitive Salary: We value your dedication and hard work. We offer a competitive salary of $60,000-$65,000 per year for this role.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Start with 20 days and watch it grow, plus 2 extra days annually for managers.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical options include HMO, PPO, HDHP, with fully covered dental and vision for you.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts: Manage healthcare expenses conveniently with a benefits debit card.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
FAMILY:
- Hybrid & Remote Flexibility: Work-life balance matters! Enjoy flexibility based on your role.
- Insurance Benefits: Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
- Dependent Care and Pet Insurance: Covering loved ones, furry or not, with flexible spending accounts and pet insurance.
- Bereavement Paid Time Off: Time to grieve and heal without work worries.
- Sabbatical and Personal Leave Options: Recharge and refocus with time off for personal needs.
BUSINESS:
- Social Events: Networking and unwinding at virtual and in-office firm social events.
- Community Involvement: Volunteering events that give you and your team a chance to give back and grow stronger together.
- Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for growing our team and client base.
- Commuter Benefits: Funds for transit and parking to ease your daily commute.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for licenses, memberships, CPE allowance, and access to classes through Becker.
DREAMS:
- Retirement Plans: Tailored 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan for your financial future.
- Support for Professional Certifications: Assistance on your journey to CPA or CFE, including study materials, exam reimbursements, and bonuses.
- Leadership Development and Mentorship: Personal and professional growth through mentorship programs and our firm’s competency model (Blueprint for Development).
Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with us? Join our team and unlock a world of opportunities and support!
Miller Kaplan does not accept unsolicited candidates, resumes, or referrals from staffing agencies or third parties unless there is a signed agreement in place. Any submissions to any employee or owner of Miller Kaplan without a pre-existing agreement will be considered Miller Kaplan’s property and not subject to fees. For existing agreements, a role must be approved by the People & Culture department in writing and open to external search; otherwise, submittals and referrals will be considered Miller Kaplan property and not subject to fees. For inquiries regarding referrals or contracts, please contact careers@millerkaplan.com.
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