The FAF is seeking a highly qualified individual with substantial experience as a state government preparer of financial statements, or a public accountant with a practice emphasis on state and local government accounting and auditing, to fill one of the seven seats on the GASB.  

The GASB is a standard-setting Board of the FAF and its authority for establishing generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) has been recognized under the Rules of Conduct of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as through legislation in many states that require compliance with GASB standards. The GASB’s mission is to establish and improve standards of state and local governmental accounting and financial reporting that will result in useful information for users of financial reports, and to guide and educate the public. 

The backgrounds of the current GASB members include: state and local government financial statement auditors and preparers; a governmental financial statement user; a public accounting auditor; and a governmental accounting academic.

Candidate Selection Criteria

In order to maintain the composition of the GASB, substantial employment experience as a preparer of state government financial statements or a public accountant, with a practice emphasis on state and local government accounting and auditing, is required. Additionally:

• A Certified Public Accountant license is required for candidates with a public accounting background.
• Professional certifications or advanced degrees in business administration, public administration, or a related field are desirable, but not mandatory.
• A bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university, is required.
• Active participation in related professional associations (for example, National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers; Government Finance Officers Association; Association of Government Accountants; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) is desirable, but not mandatory.

The FAF actively seeks nominations of candidates who will provide diverse personal and professional backgrounds and perspectives to the GASB.

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to operate as an advocate for the public interest, will possess a high level of intellect applied with integrity and with discipline, and will display a judicial temperament that impartially considers evidence on all sides of an issue.  Candidates must have well developed communication skills and be committed to working collegially with the other GASB members and staff.  It is critical that candidates be well versed in the current environment of state and local government reporting and display a dedication to GASB’s mission.

The successful candidate will be appointed to an initial term of five years commencing July 1, 2027 and will be eligible for reappointment to an additional term of up to five years.  The successful candidate must be able to commit to a meeting every six weeks typically held from Tuesday through Thursday (noon) in Norwalk, Connecticut.  

The salary for this position is highly competitive.  This part-time GASB Board position is equivalent to one-third of a full-time position.  Travel expenses and accommodations for the meetings are paid for by the FAF. 

A position recruitment brochure with more information is available at GovHRjobs.com.

To apply for consideration, interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter and/or CV to the attention of Charlene Stevens, MGT Vice President, and/or Maureen Barry, MGT Senior Consultant, at www.GovHRjobs.com by July 3, 2026.

The Financial Accounting Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.