The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has commenced its search for a new president and CEO to succeed longtime leader Ken Bishop.
Earlier this month, NASBA announced that
NASBA has set up a Selection Advisory Committee to conduct the search with members coming from various state boards of accountancy. Chairing the committee is A. Carlos Barrera of Texas, and members including J. Coalter Baker of Texas, Thuy Barron of Wisconsin, Bernita W. Demery of North Carolina, Delbert Madison of Alabama, Joseph Maffia of New York, Paula Mann of Colorado, Kevin Monroe of Tennessee, Godson Sowah of Minnesota, Laurie J. Tish of Washington State and Viki A. Windfeldt of Nevada.
As part of the selection process, NASBA plans to give consideration to its current staff as well along with other qualified candidates. Once it receives finalist recommendations from the Selection Advisory Committee and the Executive Committee, a successor will be named following approval by the NASBA Board of Directors.
"NASBA has had great success in fulfilling its mission over the past 12 years with Ken Bishop leading the organization as president and CEO," said Barrera in a statement. "His successor must also be a dynamic, forward thinking, visionary leader, who will build upon that legacy and lead NASBA into the future by maintaining the organization's relevance among State Boards of Accountancy, while preserving their regulatory role of protecting the public.".
Cover letters and resumes can be emailed to CEOApplications@NASBA.org. NASBA is encouraging interested parties to submit their credentials before the Jan. 5 deadline. Faxed resumes and calls concerning the position won't be accepted.
To view the job description,
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement strategies that will ensure the success of the organization's mission and vision;
- Provide overall leadership to set the tone and operational policy of the organization;
- Oversee the organization's fiscal management, including budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
- Closely monitor all aspects of NASBA's infrastructure, including prioritizing capacity and resources, as needed;
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to State Board of Accountancy chairs and board members, CEOs of AICPA and Prometric, senior leaders at federal regulators with a nexus to the CPA profession, CEOs and chairs of major international institutes and regulators, firm CEOs and managing partners, and others, as needed;
- Research and be knowledgeable about any emerging and/or legislative issues impacting the accounting, economic and financial sectors;
- Consider and respond to the business risks that threaten the regulation of the profession and NASBA meeting its objectives;
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all areas of operation;
- Communicate on the accounting profession and state of NASBA as the chief spokesperson of the organization through public speaking and publications on key topics and issues affecting the accounting profession;
- Lead vice president and C-suite executives and provide directional oversight to directors and associate directors; and
- Oversee human resources, ensuring the organization is adequately staffed to achieve business goals and ensure employee success.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or CPA preferred;
- Experience in executive leadership;
- Strong strategic planning and execution skills;
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical behavior and public protection;
- Experience managing a diverse workforce and promoting an inclusive work environment;
- Must be willing to relocate to the Nashville, Tennessee area;
- Must be willing to be in the office two to three days a week (when not travelling); and
- Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
