Aug 28, 2012

Technical Manager - Management Accounting

Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Accounting - Finance Manages Others :  No Job Type :  Accounting Experience :  Not Specified Relocation Covered :  No Post Date :  8/27/2012 Contact Information Ref ID : 2082  Description The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional association of CPAs, with approximately 350,000 members, including CPAs in business and industry, public practice, government, and education; student affiliates; and international associates. We set ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies; federal, state and local governments; and non-profit organizations. We also develop and grade the Uniform CPA Examination.



Please respond via our website at www.aicpa.org/careers and post your resume directly online with us.

Purpose:
The is part of the AICPA management accounting team. The position will work to develop resources and content and will be an advocate for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) and other AICPA members working in business, industry and government.

Reports To:
Senior

Direct Reports:
None

Required Competencies: Teamwork and consensus buildingDeep management accounting experienceExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsExcellent presentation skillsStrong project management skillsHands on and detailed oriented with the ability to see broader implications.Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment while using influence to forward the team's agenda.Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and work with a group of volunteer members collaboratively and respectfully, and to leverage these members as a resource for AICPA while respecting their time and the needs of their businessThe successful incumbent will be an accomplished manager with skills in public relations, strategic planning, consensus building with an open mind and well-rounded professional experiences.

Inform and educate members Working with colleagues across the AICPA and its joint venture partner the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, support development of management accounting research reports, tools, professional development, publications and other resources for CGMAs and CPAs in industry.Develop new management accounting resources and tools for use by members.Review and evaluate current business and accounting news and trends for impact on CPAs practicing the profession in industry roles and for possible communication to CGMA and industry members through newsletters, articles and/or websites.Help identify the top issues and technologies affecting the profession and integrate, as applicable, into AICPA products, programs and services.Represent AICPA on special projects relating to content development for members.Use various means of communication (print, electronic, in person, etc.) to educate the membership about financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and reporting, corporate governance and other issues of interest to CGMAs and CPAs working in industry and government. Educate and influence colleagues Incumbent is responsible for establishing and developing working relationships with various teams within the AICPA and CIMA to assure that members interests are considered in all activities and initiatives. Enthusiastically represent CGMA, industry and government member constituency with colleagues and leadership (volunteer and staff) throughout the AICPA; educating and influencing them to support the AICPA mission and vision to deliver products, programs, and services to members that meet and exceed their expectations. Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other AICPA and CIMA teams in a product-oriented mode: conferences, publications, CPA2Biz, etc. in creating deliverables for membersOutreach Take advantage of opportunities for speaking engagements at AICPA, state society and other professional events, to promote and educate on the AICPA, CGMA and the CPA's role in business, industry and government organizations.Respond to member inquiries on a timely basis, whether they are written, e-mail, telephone or otherwise communicated. Member Contact Along with the Director and the other Sr. Technical, Technical and Project Managers provide senior staff support to the Business & Industry Executive Committee (BIEC), and a variety of volunteer task forces such as the Government Performance Accountability Committee (GPAC).Coordinate and facilitate sub-committee meetings and represent AICPA as staff liaison including managing the preparation of agendas, keeping notes, preparing and distributing meeting highlights on a timely basis following each meeting, etc. Expected Metrics: Development/completion of project/program timelines. Feedback from sponsors, cross-teams, colleagues, customers, etc. Depth, number and quality of improvements. Projects completed on time, budget, and schedule.New processes identified for improvement with sponsor/business owner buy-in.Team metrics for member enrollmentContent metrics, including resource downloads, website usage and newsletter subscriptions

CPA and CGMA designations are essential, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in business and industry.BA or BS DegreeMBA or Masters Degree is not required though it is considered an assetInternational experiencePhysical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Activity
None
Less than 3 hrs per day
Between 3 & 6 hrs per day
Over 6 hrs per day
Stand

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Walk

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Sit



X
Use hands to finger, handle, & feel


X

Reach with hands & arms


X

Stoop, kneel, crouch

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Talk or hear



X
Look at a computer screen



X
Lift up to 10 lbs

X


Lift up to 25 lbs

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Lift up to 50 lbs
X



Lift up to 100 lbs
X



Lift more than 100 lbs
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Please respond via our website at www.aicpa.org/careers and post your resume directly online with us. You can upload your resume and cover letter directly via our website.

Equal Employment Opportunity
AICPA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.



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