Assistant Director, Financial Transparency

Government Finance Officers Association•Chicago, IL

47d•$165,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

Do you want to support GFOA members and the public finance profession by strengthening transparency, accountability, and excellence in government financial reporting? The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is recruiting an Assistant Director, Financial Transparency to lead and modernize GFOA’s award programs for excellence in financial reporting. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing GFOA’s mission by promoting high-quality financial reporting practices, aligning programs with evolving member needs and professional standards, and ensuring that GFOA’s awards continue to reflect innovation, integrity, and impact across state and local governments. The Assistant Director, Financial Transparency will be primarily remote but must be available for quarterly in-person meetings in GFOA’s Chicago office, the annual conference, and other organizational gatherings as needed. GFOA offers a generous benefits package, including a retirement match program, health insurance, dental, and vision. Our organization is committed to fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and trust. GFOA values the strength that diversity of all kinds brings to the workplace. GFOA is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

The Assistant Director, Financial Transparency will be a strategic, member-focused leader who brings a passion for innovation, program excellence, and government transparency.
Leadership: Proven success managing professional and administrative teams, with a focus on strategic change and innovation.
Project Management: Effective coordination of complex processes involving multiple stakeholders.
Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills; teaching and presentation experience is a plus.
Technical Proficiency: Ability to manage and leverage software platforms used by the award programs.
Public Finance Knowledge: Familiarity with accounting, auditing, and financial reporting for state and local governments or equivalent transferable experience.
Collaboration: Exceptional team-building skills to work effectively across departments and with external partners.

Responsibilities

Program Modernization and Strategic Alignment
Drive continuous improvement of awards program by understanding member needs, the evolving reporting landscape, and current changes to accounting principles.
Act as a change agent by leveraging technology and identifying and implementing innovative practices that elevate program relevance and effectiveness and streamline workflows
Workload Management and Technical Support
Ensure tasks are allocated strategically among reviewer team members to optimize efficiency and productivity and to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality program services.
Facilitate effective communication and problem resolution between GFOA and vendors supporting award program systems.
Budget Management
Develop and oversee operating budgets for award programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Monitor expenditures and maintain fiscal responsibility to achieve program objectives within budget constraints.
Program Evaluation and Improvement
Monitor trends in financial reporting and use GFOA programs to promote high quality and timely financial reporting.
Establish and track measurable goals for award programs, regularly evaluating their effectiveness.
Identify opportunities for enhancement and implement improvements to sustain program excellence.
Process Efficiency
Introduce innovative solutions to improve processes and elevate member satisfaction.
Member and Volunteer Engagement
Create clear and engaging materials to guide members through award program requirements and application processes.
Strengthen member understanding and participation through effective communication strategies.
Assess and oversee the engagement of volunteers to ensure their involvement aligns with organizational goals and represents an effective use of resources.
Team Supervision and Development
Design and implement a staff development program to ensure a strong talent pipeline, succession planning, and professional growth and development.
Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and support team members in achieving their potential.