[ABFM] Position available at GASB

[Dean Mead]

(apologies for cross-postings)

 

 

Dear fellow ABFM members,

 

Please share the following position notice with the placement or career
advisor in your program and with your students:

 


CONSTITUENT RELATIONS
GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD 

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The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is seeking qualified
candidates for an Assistant Project Manager position. The successful
candidate will work with others on outreach and communication activities
with the GASB's constituents-the preparers, auditors, and users of state
and local government financial reports. The position entails
implementing initiatives from the GASB's five-year strategic plan
<http://www.gasb.org/../strategic_plan/strategic_plan_main.html>
related to communicating with and educating the GASB's constituents and
engaging them in the process of establishing accounting and financial
reporting standards. Responsibilities may include assisting with
planning outreach efforts, drafting a variety of plain-language
communications about the GASB's projects and endeavors, managing website
content, maintaining a constituent database, and similar activities.

Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in and knowledge of
the governmental environment, though not necessarily within government
itself. An academic background of equal duration as a professor or
researcher in public administration, accounting, or a similar field also
would qualify. Candidates should have experience with outreach and
communication activities. Bachelor's degree required. A graduate degree
in public administration, accounting, or similar field is preferred.

Candidates should be well organized and possess strong written and oral
communication skills and research skills. Candidates should be able to
develop a good understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards while
in the position (prior knowledge of accounting is a plus, but not
required).

Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, salary
requirements, and references to Elena Colafrancesco at 
ecolafrancesco at f-a-f.org or the following address:

Elena Colafrancesco
Director, Human Resources
Financial Accounting Foundation
401 Merritt 7, P.O. Box 5116
Norwalk, CT 06856-5116

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Dean Michael Mead

Project Manager

Governmental Accounting Standards Board

401 Merritt 7, P.O. Box 5116

Norwalk, CT 06856-5116

203-956-5294 or dmmead at gasb.org

 

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