Learning & Development Manager - Rea & Associates

Rea & Associates is a growing Top 100 Accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. Here at Rea, we have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and offices throughout Ohio, North Carolina, and Florida our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan. 

We are looking for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to join our team at any one of our Ohio office locations. This position plays a pivotal role in enhancing the performance, professional growth, and knowledge of employees within Rea & Associates. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training and development programs that align with the company's goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Learning & Development Manager is a key contributor to the firm's success by ensuring that employees have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.

Responsibilities 

• Serve as a collaborative partner with firm leadership to identify training needs and set strategic objectives for learning and development initiatives
• Develop an annual training plan that meets regulatory compliance standards, expectations of technical proficiency, and seeks to maximize employee success at all levels of the organization
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives through soliciting feedback from stakeholders and participants and implement corrective improvements as necessary
• Create and conduct training sessions, workshops, and seminars for various employee groups, ensuring engagement and knowledge retention
• Discern proper training delivery methods for content including e-learning, in-person training, blended learning, and/or microlearning.
• Cultivate a network of external training resources, such as industry experts or third-party providers, and coordinate training sessions with external vendors as needed
• Ensure training materials, including manuals, e-learning modules, and in-person sessions, are up-to-date and effective
• Support practice and industry leaders by creating and administering learning plans for employees that promote continuous learning in appropriate subject areas
• Promote and facilitate opportunities for certifications, continuing education, and professional growth
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure all employees are compliant with relevant standards and legal requirements
• Stay informed about changes in the professions represented at the firm including but not limited to accounting regulations
• Administer the firm's Learning Management System, ensuring its functionality, accessibility, and content relevance
• Identify opportunities to utilize technology to further firm-wide continuous learning and career growth
• Develop and manage the training and development budget, optimizing resources to meet organizational goals
• Lead members of the Learning & Development team and oversee their performance, development, and workload distribution
• Collaborate with members of the People Team to ensure career development support is available for employees at all levels of the organization

Requirements

• A four-year degree in a related field is required. Educational specialties in human resources, business management, or project management are preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in learning and development, preferably in the accounting, financial services, or other similarly regulated industry
• Professional certifications in learning and development are a plus
• Regular travel in the state of Ohio of approximately 25% of the time to Rea offices, company events, and industry conferences. Infrequent domestic travel may be required. Approved travel expenses are covered by the company.
• Leadership experience with the proven ability to manage others effectively
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills to effectively deliver training content to participants
• Strong project management and organizational skills to execute multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to source solutions to complex problems through personal accountability and leveraging a network of resources
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific requirements and regulations
• Proficiency with learning management systems and training software
• Adherence to ethical and professional standards
• Ability to adapt to change and stay current with industry trends and firm-wide strategic goals
• Prior experience managing a learning and development budget while ensuring cost-effective solutions

Benefits

Rea & Associates offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with 3% contribution)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• 'Work From Anywhere' Option
• Wellness Resources
• Four (4) weeks PTO
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays

Rea & Associates, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including without limitation pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, ancestry, military status, national origin, genetic information, disability or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to hiring, transfers, promotions, training, and terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment.

Rea & Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Rea’s Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Rea & Associates will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.