Manager, Learning & Development Events
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This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Oct 22, 2026).
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Learning and Development Team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, Learning & Development Events to join their dynamic team!
The Manager, Learning & Development (L&D) Events leads the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of internal and client-facing learning events, training and leadership development programs, and firm meetings that support organizational development and team member growth. This role partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver high-quality, logistically sound events aligned with firm goals and learning objectives. The Manager oversees event strategy, budget management, venue sourcing, vendor contacting, and continuous improvement of event processes to ensure measurable outcomes and strong ROI. This role also leads an event coordinator and drives consistent operational excellence across all event programming.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and execute events from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with firm goals and budget parameters.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for all events.
- Manage event logistics including venue selection, catering, audiovisual, signage, transportation, and staffing.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to align event objectives and ensure quality delivery.
- Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships, including intake processes, with minimal supervision.
- Oversee event registration, communications, and marketing.
- Track and analyze event metrics; prepare post-event reports to assess ROI and inform continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot and resolve event issues before, during, and after execution.
- Lead and develop an early career team member, providing coaching, feedback, and performance support.
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in event planning and execution for conferences, training events, and executive meetings, preferably some with a learning focus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to source venues and negotiate contracts with vendors.
- Willing to travel up to 20-30%.
- Preferred: Cvent experience.
- Preferred: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification.
Leadership Skills:
- Building Relationships
- Adaptability
- Client Focus
- Driving Execution
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
- Change Leadership
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Leading Teams
Technical Skills:
- Event Management
- Event Planning
- Event Technology
- Vendor Management
- Project Planning
- Program Management
- Training and Development
- Employee Communications
- Expense Management
- Metrics Reporting
- Procurement
- Process Improvements
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
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