FASB Post-Doctoral Fellow
Company: Financial Accounting Foundation
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary:
The FASB seeks a highly motivated Ph.D. graduate (current or within
the past two years) to serve a one-year, competitively paid, term
as its Post-Doctoral Fellow. The ideal candidate will bring
academic research and skills, and the ability to work highly
effectively with teams, to contribute to the FASB's accounting
standard-setting.This position has four major areas of
responsibility: Directly engage in project-specific research
activities;Integrate identified research results into Staff
analyses that are used as a basis for Board decision-making and
broadly educate the Board and Staff on the nature and use of
empirical research;Identify rigorous, empirically-based research of
general relevance to accounting standards-setting; andLiaise with
the academic community and encourage/stimulate relevant research by
others on issues important to the FASB.In carrying out those
responsibilities, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will be an assigned
member of certain project teams (in particular, projects in the
pre-agenda research phase and active standards projects that
involve highly complex and conceptual issues). The Post-Doctoral
Fellow also will serve as an ad-hoc advisor on other projects. In
addition, as requested by the Technical Director, this position may
undertake or assist with research activities in other areas, such
as the post-implementation review of FASB standards.
Position Responsibilities:
Directly engage in project-specific research activities Activities
consistent with this responsibility generally would include:
Identifying and critically evaluating existing rigorous research
findings that are relevant to the issues in a project or potential
project, preparing written research syntheses that clearly
communicate the research findings and their implications to FASB
Board and Staff members.The activity of identifying relevant
research is expected to be undertaken continuously throughout the
various stages of a project, including the pre-agenda evaluation of
potential new projects, the development of proposed and final
standards, and during the implementation of recently issued
standards;Facilitating Staff efforts to gather data during outreach
in the pre-agenda research phase or in active projects, such as
assisting in the development of surveys and questionnaires,
designing field tests, framing questions to be included in Exposure
Drafts and discussion papers, and evaluating the empirical data
generated from these activities.While the primary focus of these
research activities is to aid Board decision-making, subject to
approval of the Technical Director, the publication of research
syntheses or other research results in a top-tier, peer-reviewed
academic journal is both possible and encouraged.Additionally, the
Fellow will have some flexibility to work on their own
research.
Integrate identified research results into Staff analyses that are
used as a basis for Board decision-making and Broadly educate the
Board and staff on the nature and use of empirical research
Activities consistent with this responsibility generally would
include: Helping Staff to understand the implications of the
research findings and to incorporate those research findings and
implications into their broader analyses and recommendations. In
some cases, the Post-Doctoral Fellow may be responsible for
preparing or reviewing the Staff analysis contained in a Board
memorandum;Participating in meetings of the Board (both
decision-making meetings and education and small group meetings) to
support the team's work and the Board's decision-making process or
to explain research findings or respond to questions about the
research and its implications.More generally, leading professional
development sessions with the Board and Staff to improve their
understanding of the strengths and limitations of empirical
research and to familiarize the Board and Staff with best practices
in conducting and consuming empirical research. Identify research
of general relevance to accounting standards-setting Activities
consistent with this responsibility generally would include:
Developing an overall methodology and approach for monitoring,
identifying, evaluating, and communicating relevant
research.Conducting or supervising the monitoring activities.Liaise
with the research capabilities of other standards setting and
regulatory bodies (e.g., at the IASB, PCAOB, SEC, and other such
entities), and the broader academic community to identify and
discuss relevant research of mutual interest.Attending relevant
academic conferences.Encourage/stimulate original research by
others on issues important to the FASB Activities consistent with
this responsibility generally would include: Helping organize the
annual FASB Financial Reporting Issues Conference and Emerging
Financial Reporting Issues Research Symposium.Helping organize the
annual FASB Faculty/Doctoral Student Summer Program.Communicating
issues that are important to the Board and related research
opportunities to the broader research community through activities
such as:
Essential Skills and Experience The individual holding this
position is someone with the following skills and experiences:
Required job-related experience includes a recent PhD in accounting
earned no more than two-years prior; CPA desired but not
required.Demonstrated ability to work highly effectively in a team
environment.Required technical knowledge and skills include:
The FASB Post-Doctoral Fellow will receive a competitive salary and
a comprehensive benefits package, including: Paid vacation, sick,
personal and holidaysMedical, dental, & vision insuranceFSA/HSALife
insurance and AD&DEmployee Referral ProgramFitness
reimbursementPre-tax commuter benefitApplications: Applications
should be submitted by 11/6/24. To assist in the selection process,
we are asking applicants to submit a brief essay on why you are
interested in becoming the Post-Doctoral Fellow (not to exceed 2
single-spaced pages). Please upload your written essay as part of
your application. Applications considered complete will have the
following: Cover LetterCVResearch StatementLetters of
Recommendation (at least 2)Brief essay on why you are interested in
the Post-Dorctoral role (not to exceed 2 single spaced pages)
To learn more about the FASB Post-Doctoral Program, please The FAF
is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable
federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. The FAF
strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against
employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race,
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gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil union
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disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under
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prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This Policy
applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but
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