Director - Governance

You will lead the strategic direction and oversight of governance practices across the Association. This position is important to ensuring our governance framework is compliant. You will be accountable for global governance meetings, instilling governance best practice, and the continuous improvement of governance standards. You will report to the Chief People Officer and will have two direct reports, based in the US and UK. Your fixed term contract will conclude at the end of 2025. This role is remote-friendly.

You Will:

• Develop and implement a governance strategy to meet the Association's goals and oversee the implementation of governance frameworks across all regions and departments.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and latest trends in governance, providing insight and recommendations to Leadership on potential impacts and opportunities.
• Evaluate and improve governance processes to enhance transparency and accountability.
• Present reports on governance activity for the Board.
• Oversee activities about the Association Board, Governing Committees, Governing Councils and AGM planning processes, including preparation of materials, governance programme development, minutes and oversight of meeting logistics.
• Be the staff liaison to Association Board and Board Committees.
• Oversee annual volunteer planning and provide leadership reports to support the annual volunteer appointments meeting.
• Oversee the Annual Nominations Committee meeting and process.
• Oversee Association Governance team operations and Governance budget.
• Oversee/deliver Board and staff liaison/committee secretary training plan.
• Direct governance reporting requirements including financial reporting and modern slavery.
• Travel to some offsite meetings or events in consideration of Governance.

You Have:

• 8+ years experience in Governance, with a leadership role.
• 3+ years horizon planning experience.
• Understanding of governance structure and goals.
• Experience compiling board packs, using software such as diligent.

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from. We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, pension plan, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognise that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle. We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.