IMA Operational Committees 

IMA’s Operational Committees are chartered working groups of volunteer leaders with a defined purpose. These committees help us deliver our mission and vision and advance the profession in a variety of ways. We accept applications for Operational Committee positions year-round, with appointments made each spring for the upcoming fiscal year. Committee service terms are one- to two-year commitments.

Please review the "Details" document for each committee description prior to applying. You can access the details document on the IMA website, or by clicking here.

Americas Global Accounting and Finance Conference Program Committee

The Americas Global Accounting and Finance Program Committee works with staff to develop the learning program for IMA’s largest annual event. The committee evaluates and selects the concurrent session speakers to ensure a relevant, balanced learning experience for attendees. To apply to serve on this committee, please click here.

Committee on Academic Relations 

The Committee on Academic Relations’  main focus is to enhance and grow the IMA Higher Education Endorsement Program as well as promote IMA and CMA certification among academic leaders. To apply to serve on this committee, please click here.

(NEW) Emerging Issues & Innovation Committee

The Emerging Issues and Innovation Committee was established to identify and explore emerging issues and trends facing business professionals. The committee will assist staff develop new products and services for emerging issues that align with real-life career challenges facing our customers. To apply to serve on this committee, please click here.

Global Awards and Leadership Experience Selection Committee 

The GALESC committee is responsible for reviewing Global Award and Leadership Experience nominations and selecting recipients, through a fair and effective process, in fact and in appearance, on an annual basis, who reflect IMA’s Mission and Global Core Values. To apply to serve on this committee, please click here.

(NEW) Volunteer Engagement & Communities Committee

The Volunteer Engagement & Communities Committee's purpose is to identify ways to increase community engagement, enhance volunteer satisfaction, and support the organization's global member needs. The committee will support IMA’s strategic goal to create a modern, digitally enabled membership, add community experience that is locally relevant and globally connected. To apply to serve on this committee, please click here.