Accounting Manager
About The Position
Marketing for Change Co. is seeking an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager to support its finance department and serve as a deputy to the Controller. The level will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. This role manages accounting operations independently, improves financial processes, and helps translate financial data into decisions supporting agency-wide work. The Accounting Manager works closely with the Controller to oversee key accounting workflows and ensure financial information is accurate, consistent, and useful across the agency. The work supports informed leadership decisions and smooth day-to-day financial operations. The company considers full-time or part-time arrangements, with a preference for full-time. The company is an independent national advertising firm focused on social change and using behavioral science. Its work hubs are in Orlando and just outside Washington, DC. The workforce is mostly hybrid, with employees working together in person at least one day per week. There is a strong preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC area.
Requirements
- Experience managing accounting operations with a high degree of independence.
- Strong knowledge of project-based accounting and standard accounting principles, including month-end close processes.
- Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders.
- Comfort improving and standardizing financial workflows and systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance partners.
- Experience with accounting systems and reporting tools.
- Ability to balance hands-on accounting work with process improvement and oversight responsibilities.
- Strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail in fast-moving environments.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Unanet or similar accounting platforms.
- Candidates based in or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC area are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly close processes and ensure accuracy across reconciliations, reporting, and financial outputs.
- Own and refine core accounting workflows, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and project financial tracking.
- Review and support project setup and financial structure in systems such as Unanet.
- Develop and maintain reporting that supports leadership visibility into financial performance and KPIs.
- Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
- Serve as a point of escalation for accounting questions and ensure consistency in financial practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy across projects and client work.
- Support compliance and documentation requirements across accounting and operational processes.
- Perform other general accounting and finance duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
- 401(k) matching contributions.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health plans including PPO and HSA healthcare options.
- Dental, disability, and life insurance.
- Professional development support and help pursuing goals aligned with employees’ lives and purpose.
- Flexible schedules and schedule adjustments.
- Collaborative and supportive work culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
