Government Finance Officers Association

Manager- Technical Services Center Chicago, Illinois

GFOA : GFOA is a not-for-profit membership association that has represented public-sector finance professionals since 1906. Currently, GFOA has more than 18,000 members who look to the association to provide expert assistance on accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues for state and local governments. Those efforts include the GFOA’s highly regarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (Certificate of Achievement Program), which has been in continuous operation since 1945 and now boasts more than 4,100 participating governments. So too, the GFOA offers extensive national live and online training opportunities and publishes numerous articles and books on accounting and financial reporting topics, including the classic Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting or “Blue Book.” GFOA also publishes the industry’s leading magazine on public finance, hosts an annual conference that attracts more than 6,000 attendees, and maintains a technical inquiry service for the benefit of accounting and auditing professionals who serve state and local governments. GFOA’s Technical Services Center plays a key role in all of these activities.

Description of position : The main role of the successful candidate will be to perform high quality technical reviews of comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) submitted to the Certificate of Achievement Program, which includes performing research on various issues arising in connection with those reviews. Individuals with the necessary technical, writing and training skills also will be invited to write articles and publications, develop training materials, and participate as instructors in GFOA training.

Required Qualifications: GFOA is looking for a candidate with:

• A Bachelor’s Degree; Accounting course grade point average of 3.3 or higher; Cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher; At least two years of experience in the practice of state and local government accounting or auditing; • A thorough knowledge of authoritative accounting and financial reporting standards for state and local

governments and their practical application; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Attention to detail and technical proficiency; Proven history of successful team membership and contributions; Experience with the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement Program, either as a financial statement

preparer, auditor, or Certificate Reviewer.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent research and writing abilities; Experience in public speaking and making presentations; Sufficient Accounting hours to sit for the C.P.A. exam; Designation as a Certified Public Accountant or an equivalent professional designation.

Compensation: The salary for this position will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and scope of responsibilities. Salary is competitive for the Chicago area, and GFOA offers an excellent package of benefits.

Applications:

Applications should be submitted by letter of interest and a resume, which will be emailed to:

Steven A. SolomonDeputy Director of the Technical Services CenterEmail:ssolomon@gfoa.orgPhone: (312) 578-2260Address: 203 N. LaSalle Street Suite, 2700

GFOA is an equal opportunity employer.