Our five Advisory Councils represent the areas of accounting, finance, profitability and risk, risk management and internal audit and strategic issues and serve as a sounding board for FMS staff in the creation of relevant thought leadership and educational content.

Meet the Councils

Accounting Council Monitors accounting, tax, operational and management accounting and regulatory reporting needs of membership and industry.
	Accounting Council Chair Ryan Abdoo, CPA Partner | Plante Moran | Chicago, IL Meet the Accounting Council

Finance Council Monitors asset/liability management, funding, and investment needs of the membership and industry.
	Finance Council Chair Brian C. Walsh Manager, Balance Sheet Analytics | ESL Federal Credit Union  |  Rochester, NY Meet the Finance Council

Profitability and Risk Council Monitors integrated profitability, cost accounting methods, funds transfer pricing, treasury models and risk based capital needs of membership and industry.
	Profitability and Risk Chair Ben Braun, CMA Associate Director of Finance | AssociatedBank | Green Bay, WI Meet the Profitability and Risk Council

Risk Management and Internal Audit Council Monitors the risk management, internal auditing and compliance needs of the membership and industry.
	Risk Management and Internal Audit Council Chair Scott Baranowski, CIA Principal  |  Wolf & Company, P.C. |  Boston, MA Meet the Risk Mmgt/Internal Audit Council

Strategic Issues Council Monitors the strategic planning, capital management, corporate governance, merger and acquisition and broad based operational and technological needs of the membership and industry.
	Strategic Issues Council Chair Sally Kaldas Senior Vice President, CFO, Treasurer  |  East Cambridge Savings Bank  |  Cambridge, MA Meet the Strategic Issues Council

Volunteer on a Council

Volunteer positions with one of our five Advisory Councils are open to any FMS national member with the desire to contribute to the development of FMS’ products and services. Advisory Councils meet face-to-face each June at The FMS Forum and receive a discounted registration rate to the conference. Each council is comprised of approximately 20 individuals who serve a two-year renewable term.

How to Apply

If you are interested in volunteering for an Advisory Council, please complete the council application. We will notify you of the status of your application shortly after its completion. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Chief Operations Officer, Alana Vartanian.