Training and Development Specialist

About Us:

PKF Mueller is an award-winning, full-service, certified public accounting and business advisory firm serving clients both domestically and internationally. Since its 1968 founding, the Firm has significantly grown and currently serves clients from multiple offices in the Chicagoland area as well as an office in Sarasota, Florida. PKF Mueller provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax, consulting, and business advisory services.

According to Inside Public Accounting, PKF Mueller is a top 150 ranked U.S.-based accounting firm and one of the “Top Firms in the Great Lakes Area.” Crain’s Chicago Business has also named PKF Mueller one the largest accounting firms in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Additionally, PKF Mueller has been recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Illinois” consecutively for over 10 years.

Our people are the center of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their authentic self to work every day. We value each employee’s unique background, culture, viewpoint, and identity, and how these contribute to new ideas and perspectives that help us all succeed – together.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Training and Development Specialist.

• Provides company-wide support and consultation services on all matters related to learning, education and development initiatives
• Designs, prioritizes, delivers and maintains a consistent stream of learning, education and leadership development curriculums based on the firm’s mission, short and long-term strategy and vision, public accounting needs and industry trends
• Will work on continuous development and implementation of a strategic approach to leadership learning and people development programs firmwide, in accordance to the firm’s requisite and desired standards
• Provides key accountability and performance metrics to key leadership and stakeholder decision makers
• Initial priority and focus on the firm’s ongoing development and implementation of the Director and Partner leadership programs, which includes executive coaching, psychometric assessments and action-based learning aligned with firm strategy
• Partners, builds, maintains and works closely with key relationships across the firm to understand specific departmental requirements to provide tailored and cost-effective learning and development solutions
• Partners closely as part of a centralized team with department training champions for consistency, effectiveness and efficiency of programs, while maximizing and maintaining budgets
• Implements traditional and modern training methods by embracing digital technologies and innovative learning strategies in delivering various programs
• Creates training guides, course materials/workshops, training resources, including the use of other recommended providers
• Tracks training trends and implements revisions to improve learning strategy
• Assesses ongoing training needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with leadership, instructors and key staff
• Performs other related duties as required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Education, Accounting or other related field required
• Minimum of 4 years delivering or developing technical training material for instructor led or online education sessions
• Has a leadership focused mindset, soft skills training experience, can quickly build trust and strong connections/relationships, and great interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills and an engaging communication style
• Experience coordinating large scale training initiatives and learning projects
• Proficiency in Office 365 Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as LMS and other training-related software
• General understanding of the Accounting industry preferred, but not required
• Have a strong personal identification with PKF Mueller’s firm values.
• Possess a valid drivers license or have reliable transportation to perform the job requirements.

Total Rewards:

We are committed to providing our greatest assets, our people, with a competitive salary along with a wide range of comprehensive benefits, perks, and rewards to support their and their family’s overall well-being. Our employee offerings deliver maximum options and flexibility to fit each individual’s needs. Check them out here!

Opportunities for Advancement:

Given our unique business strategy, we are experiencing growth that will provide significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the firm. Our Pathways to Success document outlines the progression from Associate to Partner level.

EEO Statement:

PKF Mueller is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-888-8600 or send us an email at pkfmuellercareers@pkfmueller.com.