Build your future with Sovos.
If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges -- we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.
Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!
Don’t worry if you don’t check all the boxes -- apply anyway! We’re focused on hiring the right people, not just the “right” resume. It’s not about what you’ve done elsewhere; it’s all about what you’re capable of doing here.
The Work You'll Do:
At Sovos, our Education Services team is on a mission to help the insurance industry stay informed, compliant, and ahead of the curve. As a Regulatory Education Director, you will apply your deep insurance expertise to create and deliver compelling continuing education content, build strong client relationships, and support a team dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience.
This role is ideal for a curious, self-motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes ownership of outcomes, and is energized by the challenge of translating complex regulatory concepts into accessible, engaging education.
More specifically, you will:
• Deliver continuing education classes in person and via webinar to insurance accountants, service providers, and other industry professionals
• Develop new training content and maintain existing course materials, reviewing and updating them to reflect current trends in statutory accounting, GAAP, and related technical areas
• Answer technical questions from clients on statutory accounting, GAAP accounting, and other accounting-technical areas
• Collaborate with Education Services Coordinators to set up private education opportunities and maintain a working understanding of team tools and resources
• Work with instructors to modularize content for delivery across multiple formats and lengths, including live, web, and self-study
• Achieve consistency in the storage and management of the content library
• Maintain a positive, professional relationship with internal and external clients
• Execute the instructor role as needed, with responsibilities that may expand over time
• Establish a strong collaborative relationship and consistent line of communication with the Director of Education Services
What We Need From You
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities through to completion
• Ability to take initiative on projects and see them through with accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Flexibility to travel primarily within the contiguous United States (Regulatory Education Directors average approximately 30 nights away from home per year)
• As part of the overall interview process, candidates who advance past the initial CV review will be asked to prepare and deliver a short technical presentation of their choosing
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check and drug test upon hire
What Does Sovos Offer You?
The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!
• Flexible Time-Off
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with employee sponsored match
• Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
• Mentoring Programs
• Globally recognized Training and Development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Time off to Volunteer, Charitable Giving Match, and more!
Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Company Background
Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.
More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries -- including half the Fortune 500 -- trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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