About GFOA For over a century, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has been dedicated topromoting excellence in state and local government financial management. GFOA has been accomplishing this mission by identifying and developing the highest quality financial policies and practices and promoting them to the public through education, training, and leadership. The association’s approximately 20,000 members in the United States and Canada rely upon GFOA to provide timely information, practical educational opportunities, high quality professional publications, and the latest information on best practices.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of the Technical Services Center, the Assistant Director for Award Programs will be responsible for program management for multiple GFOA financial reporting and budget award programs. This position requires keen interest in the technical aspects of the programs as well as a passion for and commitment to talent and leadership development. The current award programs include:
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program
Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award Program
Canadian Award for Financial Reporting Program
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program
The Assistant Director for Award Programs will:
Develop and manage vision and strategic direction for the programs
Collaborate with GFOA’s research staff to share budget award data and utilize member research to improve program outcomes
Collaborate with Program Managers in all GFOA centers to assist with training, research and coordination of GFOA’s other award programs (school/community college budgeting, and the awards for excellence)
Serve as project manager for the implementation of a new document and workflow management system for the award programs
Manage an internal team of approximately 20 staff working on various aspects of the four award programs
Supervise and develop the large professional team’s technical (i.e., accounting, budget and administrative) and leadership competencies
Set and monitor goals for the award programs, with regular reporting to Director
Assist in promoting the award programs, including initiatives to increase member participation in the programs as applicants and volunteers
Engage with various stakeholders, including volunteer reviewers and Special Review Committee
Develop and manage operating budget for the programs
Develop materials and communications designed to help members understand programs and application processes
Evaluate the programs, make recommendations and implement improvements on an on-going basis
Serve as a member of GFOA’s management team in strategic planning, priority setting, staff development programs and other initiatives.
Contribute to other aspects of operations, including the annual conference, training, answering technical inquiries, committee support work and publications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Strong leadership skills
Strong project management skills
Demonstrated success leading a team of professional and administrative staff
Experience coordinating complex processes involving multiple internal and external customers
Effective written and oral communication skills, teaching and presentation experience desirable
Knowledge of or familiarity with accounting, auditing and financial reporting for state and local governments or experience with a transferrable skill set to manage these award programs
Exceptional collaboration and team building skills and experience
Experience with system implementation and process redesign and automation strongly preferred.
Candidates should also have:
A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, public administration or related field or any combination of training and experience that brings the knowledge, abilities, skills and leadership to be successful in this position. A Master’s degree is preferred
At least 5 years of successful experience managing people and processes
A passion for public service
About Government Finance Officers Association
About GFOA
For over a century, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has been dedicated to promoting excellence in state and local government financial management. GFOA has been accomplishing this mission by identifying and developing the highest quality financial policies and practices and promoting them to the public through education, training, and leadership. The association’s nearly 20,000 members in the United States and Canada rely upon GFOA to provide timely information, practical educational opportunities, high quality professional publications, and the latest information on best practices.
