Government Affairs Director
Kentucky Society of CPAs
Job description
The Government Affairs Director is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Society’s government affairs program, serving as chief policy advisor to the CEO, board of directors, and political action committee.
Responsibilities
Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of key policy issues facing Society members in the areas of licensure, taxation, audit, and business-related issues
Closely monitor Kentucky state legislature, key state legislative committees, Kentucky
Board of Accountancy, and key state agencies for issues affecting Society members
Working with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), monitor activities of Congress and key CPA standard-setting bodies for issues affecting Society members
Develop and implement lobbying strategies and advocate Society’s policy positions to state and federal lawmakers and agencies
Develop and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, regulators, state agency officials, and government affairs professionals
Participate in key stakeholder groups, including chambers of commerce, Kentucky Small
Business Caucus, and other state business organizations
Regularly report on any policy issues affecting Society members to board of directors and members at Society conferences, meetings, and events
Collaborate with the AICPA and other state society government affairs staff on universal issues affecting the CPA profession
Manage contract lobbying team and various member committees, including Taxation,
Emerging Standards and Insurance committees
Works with KyCPA’s Tax Committee in planning the KY State Tax conference in
December
Manage and advise Society’s political action committee (PAC) and direct PAC fundraising efforts
Develop regular legislative updates, talking points, white papers, and other policy-related communications for lawmakers and Society members
Manage Society insurance programs, including the Association Health Care Plan for
Society members
Educational Foundation Annual Golf Scramble including facility arrangements, catering, marketing and providing a full accounting of all revenues and expenses
10+ speaking engagements per year
Skills
Ability to analyze and explain state and federal regulatory and legislative policy proposals
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable with public speaking
Experience navigating the legislative process and political landscape
Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Ability to network and build strong relationships
This position requires travel both in and out of the state and interaction with large crowds.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- Louisville, KY 40299: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
