Learning & Development Manager at CohnReznick in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!



YOUR TEAM.



We currently have an exciting career opportunity in our People and Culture team for a Learning & Development Manager based out of any of our following offices: Chicago, Parsippany, Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, or Denver in a remote capacity.


CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.


CohnReznickis deeply invested in the personal and professional development of our team members, with the Learning and Development (L&D) department playing a pivotal role in this commitment. The L&D team is dedicated to equipping CohnReznick professionals with premier learning opportunities and resources, fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement.



WHY COHNREZNICK?



At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.


We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.



YOUR ROLE.



Reporting directly to the National L&D Director, this position acts as a strategic ally to align L&D initiatives with overarching business goals and strategies. This L&D Manager role will focus on professional development for our Practice Management and Government and Public Sector development programs. This role will also become the primary contact to Marketing for integrating overall firmwide BD curriculum pathways into learning programing by level. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programs resulting in best-in-class training, which enhances the Firm's culture, increases efficiency and productivity; and attracts and retains high performing professionals. This includes the enhancement of existing programs and the advancement of the firm's continuous learning approach for U.S. based and global offices.



Responsibilities include but not limited to:

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  Project and Program Management: Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex L&D projects. This includes scheduling, program logistics, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.


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  Adult Learning Design: Employ advanced principles of adult learning design to create engaging learning pathways and programs that cater to the diverse needs of adult learners within the organization. Tailor instructional materials to accommodate various learning modalities such as in-person, virtual, and on-demand settings.


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  Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively consult and collaborate with Practice Leaders, Practice Management department leaders, People and Culture, and other stakeholders to identify learning needs and develop solutions, while leveraging relationship development skills, negotiation, and influence to drive L&D initiatives forward.


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  Critical Thinking and Teaming: Utilize critical thinking to conduct formal and informal assessments for identifying learning needs. Cross-functional collaboration with firm functions and subject matter experts to develop content, demonstrating exceptional teaming abilities.


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  Communication: Facilitate or co-facilitate programs leveraging exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presentation, classroom instruction, and train-the-trainer capabilities. Group facilitation experience is highly regarded.


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  Innovation: Perform ongoing internal and external research and benchmarking to identify and implement best practices. Design and implement evaluation methodologies to measure the effectiveness of learning programs in terms of knowledge acquisition, behavioral change, and business impact.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.




The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree required, an advanced degree a plus, preferably in adult education, instructional design, or relevant field.


• Minimum of 5 years' progressive learning and development experience, particularly within the financial or professional services industries. Accounting firm learning and development experience preferred.


• Proven expertise in instructional design, including needs assessment, program design and development, and evaluation.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build, establish and maintain trust and credibility.


• Intermediate to advanced project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple and complex L&D projects.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at director and partner levels, fostering strong professional relationships.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.


• Willingness to travel (approximately 20%).

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.


CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters


If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.


CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.


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