Advancing Government Accountability

Government needs leaders. Leaders like you: young people with brains, energy and creativity. The opportunities have never been better for a challenging and rewarding job in government financial management. For one thing, they’re hiring!

Did you know that 44 percent of all federal workers will become eligible to retire over the next five years? Or that in more than half the states, one in five employees will be retiring over the same time period? That’s a lot of job openings. Massive turnover is not only possible, but likely as Baby Boomers leave the work force.

The federal government, for one, is trying to become a more flexible and more competitive employer, offering telecommuting or part-time options. You don’t have to be channeled into a traditional career path when you work for government.

And think about this: Government agencies don’t just give lip service to diversity, they practice it, valuing minorities and those with disabilities. Pay is better than you think and advancement opportunities come quickly. Some governments will help you repay your student loans; some pay for continuing education and certification.

Governments need sharp financial minds, and not only for traditional audit and accounting functions. Finance managers are becoming more and more valued as key members of decision-making teams, assessing how agencies are performing, helping managers operate their programs more efficiently, and transforming government processes through technology.

Citizens who rely on government services—and that means all of us—will suffer if jobs are not filled with top talent. Start exploring the huge range of ways you can serve the public. Public policies play out in the real world: Be a part of it!