Public Finance Associate - Research and Consulting Center
Government Finance Officers Association
Chicago, IL
Job Description
The Public Finance Associate will take on many roles to help the organization achieve its mission in supporting finance officers and local governments. Key responsibilities include:
• Researcher – RCC’s research agenda includes topics of interest to local governments including fiscal sustainability, infrastructure, and recruitment of the next generation of finance practitioners. The Public Finance Associate will be involved in developing a research plan, conducting research, and disseminating findings.
• Subject Matter Expert – GFOA staff regularly writes for leading publications, including our bi-monthly publication, Government Finance Review, and speak at state and national conferences on topics related to financial management. The Public Finance Associate will serve as a resource and subject matter expert for local governments and help address general research inquiries submitted by members.
• Membership and Training Coordination – GFOA offers training programs to public finance practitioners, networking groups for members, and other activities to help improve government financial management. The Public Finance Associate is expected to help organize logistics, work with members/speakers to build content, and provide general support in the area of membership and training. The Public Finance Associate will also be expected to help develop GFOA’s best practice statements, coordinate educational sessions for the annual conference, and assist with other GFOA strategic initiatives.
GFOA staff are expected to work out of GFOA’s Chicago office. Minimal travel is required.
The ideal candidate has prior government experience and/or public finance experience and understanding or use of financial and/or other administrative systems. Additionally, the ideal candidate is able to effectively work in a team environment as well as independently or with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, and have excellent communication and writing skills. Subject matter expertise in accounting, budgeting, capital planning, treasury management, debt administration, financial systems, or other areas of public finance is preferred.
About GFOA
GFOA is a not-for-profit membership association that has represented public-sector finance professionals since 1906. Currently, GFOA has more than 18,700 members across the United States and Canada who look to the association as the gold standard for best practices in public-sector financial management. Staff working with GFOA will have the opportunity to work directly with leading governments throughout the United States and Canada in a consulting, research, training, project management, and networking capacity. GFOA is a great opportunity for public sector-focused professionals at any level of their career to help advocate for improved public sector financial management.
To apply, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:
Mike Mucha
Deputy Executive Director / Director, Research and Consulting Center
mmucha@gfoa.org
Phone: 312-578-2282
203 N. LaSalle Street Suite, 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
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