The US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has named Matt Goldin as its new acting general counsel, replacing Connor Raso. 

In his new role, Goldin will offer legal guidance on all aspects of the PCAOB’s activities and oversee the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).  

He has been serving as a deputy general counsel at the organisation, guiding the board on programmes and operations, as well as supporting the OGC management.

Goldin joined the PCAOB in early 2016.  

His previous roles include working in the legal department of a major asset management firm, serving in the Division of Investment Management at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and practising law in corporate and securities matters. 

PCAOB acting chair George Botic said: “The OGC plays a critical role in the PCAOB’s execution of its investor-protection mission. Matt is a highly skilled and experienced attorney with a deep knowledge of the PCAOB. We will be well-served by his leadership of the OGC team.” 

Raso stepped down as acting general counsel on 3 January, having been appointed to the role in May 2025. 

He began his tenure at the PCAOB as a deputy general counsel in June 2022. 

Botic added: “Connor’s contributions to the PCAOB have been invaluable, and the PCAOB is better off because of them. We are sorry to see him leave, but we thank him and wish him well in his next chapter.” 

Last month, William Ryan was appointed acting director of the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, taking over after Robert Rice retired at the end of December 2025. 

The PCAOB is a non-profit entity created by the US Congress to oversee audits of public companies and registered brokers and dealers, aiming to ensure independent audit reports for investors and the public.