Accounting Manager

Marketing for Change; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marketing for Change Co. is seeking an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager to support the finance department and serve as a deputy to the Controller.

The role can be full-time or part-time, depending on experience, with a preference for full-time. The successful candidate will manage accounting operations independently, improve financial processes, and translate financial data into decisions to support agency-wide work.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to manage accounting operations independently.
• Strong knowledge of project-based accounting and month-end close.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and stakeholder management.
• Ability to translate financial data for non-finance partners.
• Experience with Unanet or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close processes and ensure accuracy across reconciliations, reporting and financial outputs.
• Own and refine core accounting workflows including AP, AR, 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.
• Other general accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Project-based accounting

Month-end close

Unanet experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Audit preparation

Communication skills

Tools

Unanet

Job description

You’ve built a strong foundation in accounting. Now take the next step in your career.

Marketing for Change Co. is an independent national advertising firm propelled by behavioral science and focused on social change. We are seeking an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager to support our finance department and serve as a deputy to our Controller.

We're open to candidates at either level, depending on experience and qualifications. The right person will be confident managing accounting operations independently, improving financial processes, and helping translate financial data into decisions that support agency-wide work.

We are open to both full-time and part-time arrangements, with a preference for full-time. The right fit will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and availability.

Why This Role Matters

We believe financial clarity strengthens everything we do. As an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager, you'll work closely with our Controller to oversee key accounting workflows and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and usability of financial information across the agency. Your work will help leadership make informed decisions while keeping day-to-day financial operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee monthly close processes and ensure accuracy across reconciliations, reporting and financial outputs
• Own and refine core accounting workflows including AP, AR, 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
• Other general accounting and finance duties as assigned

What We Are Seeking

• 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 with the ability to translate financial information clearly to non-finance partners.
• Experience with accounting systems and reporting tools, ideally including Unanet or similar platforms.
• Ability to balance hands-on accounting work with process improvement and oversight responsibilities.
• Strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail in fast-moving environments.