What are the responsibilities and job description for the GASB Project Manager position at Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)?
Company Description The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), established in 1984, is an independent, private-sector organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut that sets financial accounting and reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments that follow GAAP. Its standards are recognized as authoritative by state and local governments, state Boards of Accountancy, and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). GASB issues standards through a transparent, inclusive process designed to improve the usefulness of financial reporting for taxpayers, public officials, investors, and other users of governmental financial reports. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) Board of Trustees. Additional information about GASB and its activities is available at www.gasb.org.
Role Description The GASB Project Manager is a full-time hybrid role based in Norwalk, CT, with the opportunity to work remotely part of the week. This role manages assigned standard-setting projects from planning through issuance, coordinating project timelines, tasks, and deliverables. The Project Manager collaborates with board members, technical staff, and external stakeholders to research accounting issues, develop project plans, and prepare technical materials, including exposure drafts and final standards. Daily responsibilities include monitoring project milestones, organizing and expediting workflows, tracking feedback from constituents, and preparing clear updates and documentation for board meetings. The role also supports continuous improvement of GASB processes, contributes to stakeholder communications, and ensures that project work aligns with GASB’s mission and quality standards.
Qualifications
Role Description The GASB Project Manager is a full-time hybrid role based in Norwalk, CT, with the opportunity to work remotely part of the week. This role manages assigned standard-setting projects from planning through issuance, coordinating project timelines, tasks, and deliverables. The Project Manager collaborates with board members, technical staff, and external stakeholders to research accounting issues, develop project plans, and prepare technical materials, including exposure drafts and final standards. Daily responsibilities include monitoring project milestones, organizing and expediting workflows, tracking feedback from constituents, and preparing clear updates and documentation for board meetings. The role also supports continuous improvement of GASB processes, contributes to stakeholder communications, and ensures that project work aligns with GASB’s mission and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess skills in Project Management and Logistics Management to plan, coordinate, and oversee complex standard-setting initiatives.
- Candidates should possess skills as an Expeditor and in Expediting to drive timelines, remove obstacles, and ensure on-time completion of project deliverables.
- Candidates should possess skills in Inspection to review project outputs, documentation, and stakeholder feedback for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GASB procedures.
- Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting standards; experience with standard-setting, policy, or technical accounting projects is beneficial.
- Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues and present them clearly to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a hybrid work environment.
- Advanced degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field; professional certification (such as CPA) is preferred but not required.