FASB Careers
Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager
As a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager you will:- Analyze technical issues and develop proposals to resolve the issues that consider the needs of users of financial statements, related GAAP and underlying concepts, and related implementation, practicability, and cost/benefit issues
- Lead and manage projects by focusing on key issues, reaching out to constituents, and considering alternative views
- Recommend solutions for accounting and reporting issues
- Communicate about FASB projects to FASB Board members and FASB’s constituent organizations through articles, research reports, speeches, and presentations
- Manage the decision-making process on the projects assigned
- Report to the Technical Director
Some of the areas of expertise that we are seeking qualified candidates for include insurance and private companies.
Requirements
To join the FASB research and technical staff as a project manager or an assistant project manager, you will need:- A bachelor’s degree in accounting
- At least 5 years of technical accounting experience for our Assistant Project Manager positions and 10+ years of experience for our Project Manager positions
- An understanding of U.S. GAAP (Accounting Standards Codification), plus an understanding of IFRS is preferred, but not required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management, organization, and leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment