Senior Manager, IESBA

Company: International Foundation for Ethics and Audit
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL ETHICS STANDARDS BOARD FOR ACCOUNTANTS (IESBA) AND THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ETHICS AND AUDIT (IFEA) The IESBA sets high-quality, international ethics (including independence) standards as a cornerstone to ethical behavior in business and organizations and to public trust in financial and non-financial information that is fundamental to the proper functioning and sustainability of organizations, financial markets, and economies worldwide. The IESBA is one of the two Boards within IFEA. IFEA supports international ethics, audit, and assurance standards developed in the public interest. The other Board within IFEA is the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB). The Boards issue their standards independently following an approved due process and the Public Interest Framework . The Boards are overseen by the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB). DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU? You are a confident, motivated professional with around 10 or more years of progressive experience in ethics, accounting, auditing, regulation, or a related field. You have a strong grounding in professional ethics and public interest issues and are ready to take your expertise to a global platform. You are skilled at engaging in complex technical projects, working with a wide range of diverse, senior-level stakeholders, and translating challenging ideas into practical solutions. You thrive in a collaborative, multicultural setting and bring a blend of analytical rigor, clear communication, and strategic curiosity to your work. You may not yet be a career standard setter—but you have demonstrated your ability to navigate technical complexity, contribute thought leadership, and drive impactful changes in professional or regulatory environments. You are eager to deepen your expertise in standard setting and to grow under the guidance of experienced leaders in the field. THE OPPORTUNITY Around the world, investors, regulators, standard setters, and the corporate governance community are redefining expectations of ethics and integrity. New technologies, sustainability imperatives, and evolving business models are transforming how trust is built and maintained. The IESBA plays a critical role in this landscape by setting globally recognized ethics (including independence) standards for professional accountants and others performing similar professional activities. These standards underpin public confidence in corporate reporting, auditing, and assurance. As a Senior Manager, you will contribute to the IESBA’s strategic initiatives and projects that advance ethical behavior and public trust worldwide. Working closely with Board members and senior technical staff in an international environment, you will help shape high-quality, globally relevant ethics standards that respond to emerging issues and new realities. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES As part of a dynamic and collaborative international team, you will: Engage in and support complex technical projects or initiatives, including researching issues, developing proposals, and drafting standards, guidance, or thought leadership papers. Engage with key stakeholders — including regulators, jurisdictional standard setters, policy makers, investors, governance bodies, preparers, accounting firms, professional accountancy organizations, and academics — to gather insights, test ideas, and build trusted professional relationships. Collaborate with other international standard-setting bodies, such as the IAASB, with a view to achieving coherence across ethics and assurance literature. Assist with the planning and management of project timelines and deliverables, ensuring high-quality outputs that reflect strong analytical and drafting skills. Contribute to board and project team discussions, synthesizing complex issues into practical, well-reasoned solutions. Support stakeholder outreach and communication, including presentations, reports, and meeting materials. Assist with the preparation of board reports and oversight updates, including to the PIOB. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, law, or a related discipline; a professional accounting qualification is desirable. Approximately 10 years of relevant professional experience in ethics, accounting, auditing, regulation, or standard setting. Proven ability to manage complex technical or policy projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Strong understanding of ethics and independence issues in the accountancy profession; familiarity with international standards and sustainability reporting is an asset. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; proficiency in another language is an advantage. Advanced analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize diverse inputs into coherent, practical proposals. Collaborative and people-oriented, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and levels of seniority. Confident yet diplomatic, able to express views constructively and work toward consensus. Organized, detail-oriented, and quality-focused, capable of balancing multiple projects and deadlines. Adaptable and proactive, comfortable working in a dynamic environment of change and innovation. Motivated by purpose, with a deep interest in ethics, integrity, and serving the public interest. Some experience in technology-related risks, policy, regulation, or practice will be considered a distinctive advantage. LOCATION AND COMPENSATION The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Additionally, if an applicant is US-based, provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will also be able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan, provided they meet plan requirements. At the IESBA, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for candidates in the NY-Metropolitan region is $150,000 - $195,000. If the successful candidate is based in the NY-Metropolitan region, the role will require hybrid work, and candidates are expected to work in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the expected number of days for work in the office subject to change. The IESBA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. IESBA

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