Senior Manager, Control & Accounting

PPHC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year

401K plan with traditional and Roth options

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Competitive yearly bonus structure

Company paid basic life insurance and disability coverage

Various health and well-being resources

Job summary

PPHC is searching for a Senior Manager to join its expanding Accounting & Control team. This role focuses on bookkeeping and accounting, including oversight of vendor payment processes and compliance with financial contracts. The ideal candidate has corporate accounting experience, strong skills in AP/AR, and a Bachelor's degree. PPHC offers a generous PTO policy, 401K options, and medical coverage. Compensation may vary based on location, with the posted salary range applying to Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Sense of urgency to meet established deadlines.
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract compliance and vendor payments.
• Lead accrual-based accounting practices and month-end/quarter-end close management.
• Ensure data integrity across accounting systems.

Skills

Corporate accounting/finance experience

Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts

High volume AP and AR experience

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)

Strong understanding of revenue recognition (ASC-606)

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Tools

Maconomy or similar software

Job description

PPHC is a global government relations, public affairs and strategic communications group providing clients with a fully integrated and comprehensive range of services including government and public relations, research, and digital advocacy campaigns. Engaged by over 1,300 clients, including companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations, the Group is active in all major sectors of the economy, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, technology, telecoms and transportation.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager role is a newly created position due to growth and will be a key member of the expanding Accounting & Control team. The Senior Manager’s primary job function is to provide support with bookkeeping and clerical accounting functions, with key areas of focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and client account business management. This is a “hands on” position, as the Senior Manager will be relied on heavily to maintain and update financial records and accounting databases for member companies with a high level of speed and accuracy. This role requires flexibility to work outside of core business hours as needed to meet deadlines.

As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Contract Compliance Oversight: Review complex client contracts, distill key financial and operational requirements, and ensure the Control & Accounting team adheres to all compliance obligations. Serve as a primary point of escalation for contract-related issues.
• Vendor Payment Governance: Oversee the vendor payment process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policy. Monitor payables, resolve discrepancies, and optimize processes to improve efficiency and vendor relationships.
• Accrual-Based Accounting Leadership: Lead accrual-based accounting practices, ensuring proper AP and AR reconciliations. Provide guidance on complex reconciliations and review team outputs for accuracy and compliance.
• Month-End/Quarter-End Close Management: Direct accounting processes for month-end and quarter-end close, including cash reporting, journal entry approvals, variance analysis, and coordination with the broader finance team to meet deadlines.
• Bank Reconciliation: Daily posting of client payments and bank reconciliation.
• Data Integrity & Systems Oversight: Ensure data integrity across all accounting systems. Oversee team’s data entry practices, identify opportunities for automation or streamlining, and implement process improvements.
• Financial Documentation & Audit Readiness: Maintain a robust framework for organizing financial records (invoices, receipts, supporting documentation) to ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Strategic Support & Special Projects: Partner with PPHC leadership to provide financial insight, operational guidance, and hands-on support for strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Perform other duties as needed to achieve departmental and company-wide goals.

To be successful, you will need:

• Sense of urgency; willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• Corporate accounting/finance experience
• Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts
• Experience with high volume AP and AR
• Proficiency in MS Office suite; primarily Excel
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition (ASC-606)
• High level of detail and demonstrated work output with minimal errors
• Willingness and excitement to continually learn and develop in the role
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and frequent customer interactions
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics, and maintain highest levels of confidentiality

What we prefer that you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Experience with Maconomy or similar software

What We Offer

• Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year for all full-time employees
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families with opportunity to enroll in HSA
• Competitive yearly bonus structure based on performance
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long term disability, and short term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

This role is open to other states in which we currently operate. The posted salary range applies to candidates based in Washington, DC. Compensation for candidates in other locations may vary based on geographic differentials.

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.