Learning and Development Leader

Jobtailor; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Learning & Development leader to design and drive enterprise learning strategies across accounting and advisory disciplines in the United States. This role focuses on aligning learning with career progression, leadership development, and regulatory CPE requirements.

You will oversee a portfolio of technical and soft-skill programs, leveraging LCvista, Workday, and emerging technologies to deliver scalable, learner-centric experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; Master's a plus.
• 10+ years in learning and development with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in instructional design methodologies and LMS/LXP.
• Deep knowledge of CPE compliance for accounting/advisory professions.
• Proven ability to drive enterprise-wide learning strategies.
• Strong analytics, data-driven improvement capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with enterprise learning systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design cohesive learning frameworks aligning with firm capabilities and career progression.
• Align learning models with skill-building strategies across regions.
• Drive adoption of personalized, scalable, learner-centric approaches.
• Develop and implement a firm-wide learning strategy addressing CPE, soft skills, leadership.
• Create learning paths supporting onboarding, technical proficiency, client readiness, and future leadership.
• Design and manage technical learning programs meeting NASBA/state CPE requirements.
• Ensure content is audit-ready; collaborate with SMEs and providers.
• Oversee CPE credits tracking and reporting per standards.
• Lead programs building leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Leverage LMS and other technologies for modern, scalable experiences.
• Apply adult learning principles to engaging formats (live, virtual, elearning, blended).
• Partner with firm leadership to align learning with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional Design

LMS/LXP

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Change Management

CPE Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in HR/OD/ID

Master's preferred

Tools

LCVista LMS

Workday

Job description

• Design and implement cohesive learning frameworks that support technical excellence and business acumen across a variety of accounting and advisory disciplines.
• Align learning models with evolving firm capabilities, career progression frameworks, and skill‑building strategies.
• Drive the adoption of personalized, scalable, and learner‑centric approaches across business units and regions.
• Develop and implement a firm‑wide learning strategy that addresses required CPE, soft skills, and leadership development across all levels and service lines.
• Build an integrated learning model that ties learning to career progression, role expectations, and firm strategy.
• Create firm‑wide learning paths that support onboarding, technical proficiency, client service readiness, and future leadership.
• Design and manage a portfolio of technical learning programs that meet NASBA and state‑level CPE requirements.
• Ensure content is regularly updated and audit‑ready, partnering with internal SMEs and external providers as needed.
• Oversee accurate tracking and reporting of CPE credits in accordance with professional standards.
• Lead the development and delivery of programs that build people leadership, communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and other essential soft skills.
• Leverage LCvista (our LMS), Workday (for skills and career development), and other emerging technologies (e.g., AI, mobile, microlearning) to deliver modern, scalable learning experiences.
• Apply adult learning principles to develop engaging, effective, and flexible learning formats, including live sessions, virtual classrooms, e‑learning, and blended programs.
• Serve as a strategic partner to firm leadership, service line leaders and HR to ensure learning initiatives are aligned with broader talent and business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, or a related field required; Master's degree a plus.
• Significant experience in learning and development—generally 10+ years—including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams, initiatives, or enterprise‑level programs, with a track record of increasing responsibility and impact.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and learning experience platforms (LMS/LXP).
• In‑depth knowledge of CPE compliance requirements and regulatory standards relevant to accounting and advisory professions.
• Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise‑wide learning strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in learning metrics, data analysis, and reporting to drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience implementing or managing LCVista or similar enterprise learning systems preferred.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPLP, CPTD, SHRM‑SCP) a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing learning frameworks that enhance technical proficiency and leadership development while ensuring compliance with CPE requirements. Leverages advanced instructional design methodologies and learning experience platforms to create scalable, learner‑centric programs aligned with organizational goals.