D.C. Job: Public Budget Activist/GASB 77 Coordinator
Greg LeRoy
Good Jobs First
GASB 77 Activation Coordinator
Washington, DC ~ December 2015
Good Jobs First (www.goodjobsfirst.org), a small non-profit with a big footprint, now seeks a GASB 77 Activation Coordinator for its Washington, DC headquarters.
This unique job opportunity has been created by the recent adoption by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) of a new state and local government accounting standard. GASB Statement No. 77 is now taking effect. The new Coordinator will lead Good Jobs First’s 50-state technical assistance program to non-profit groups and policymakers seeking to activate the new standard.
GJF’s mission is to promote accountability in economic development subsidies and smart growth for working families. In 2014-2015, we led a national effort to issue comments on the draft GASB standard and then to educate affected constituencies about its significance. The new coordinator will work closely with the GJF staff to build upon GJF’s established GASB TA platform.
Applicants must have:
· at least three years’ experience in related work, such as tax and budget analysis and/or advocacy, or economic development subsidy accountability
· familiarity with accounting practices and knowledge of tax policy and/or public-revenue issues and constituencies
· ability to analyze and write clearly about state statutes and/or administrative codes pertaining to state and local government financial reporting
· proven skills in teamwork and the ability to assist diverse constituents
· a demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
Other desirable qualification:
· activist communications experience, including news media outreach, social media, and web-integrated strategies
This is an opportunity for rewarding work on a historic reform at a small, highly productive and collaborative resource center.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes healthcare, retirement contribution, and generous vacation. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Please email résumés to Greg LeRoy at good...@goodjobsfirst.org with the phrase “GASB 77 Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.