Lead CPA Rankings Editor

Forbes; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes is seeking an enterprising journalist with strong data skills to build high-quality lists and rankings of top CPAs. The role sits within the editorial team and collaborates with growth, marketing, revenue and SEO teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in digital journalism, deep sourcing in accounting, and a proven track record in managing writers and producing data-driven editorial content across articles, videos, and social campaigns.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of writing/editing in a digital newsroom.
• Experience in business journalism preferred.
• Deep sourcing in the accounting field.
• Strong knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Ability to transform large data into engaging consumer stories.
• Experience managing writers, staff and freelancers.

Responsibilities

• You will design methodologies and gather data to identify top-tier accounting firms and practitioners.
• Manage the editorial process from nomination to publication, including analysis, reporting, and editing.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Growth, Revenue, and SEO teams to align content strategy with business goals.
• Spearhead new revenue-generating lists and industry rankings.
• Oversee full editorial lifecycle and ensure high-quality, multi-channel content.

Skills

Data collection

Lists & rankings

Editorial leadership

Editing

SEO knowledge

Sourcing in accounting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Hoovers

Dun & Bradstreet

Excel

Job description

Forbes is seeking an enterprising journalist with strong data skills to build high-quality lists and rankings of top CPAs. The role sits within the editorial team and collaborates with growth, marketing, revenue and SEO teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in digital journalism, deep sourcing in accounting, and a proven track record in managing writers and producing data-driven editorial content across articles, videos, and social campaigns.