Manager, Finance

Manager, Finance – The Washington Post

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About the Team

Beyond our award‑winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people, and it takes all of us to reinvent news.

Why This Role Matters

The Washington Post is looking for a transformative technical accounting manager to join the leadership team of our Financial Accounting department. You will cultivate a team of high‑performing senior accountants, provide timely and accurate financial information, and drive process improvements across the business.

This role reports to the Controller.

What Motivates You

• You are unafraid and unapologetic about re‑imagining the financial accounting function, leading your team through transformative process changes to achieve efficiencies through automation and process improvement‑first thinking.
• You are a subject matter expert on technical accounting issues, preparation, and analysis of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with GAAP, and you advise on the appropriate treatment for business operations.
• You enjoy preparing, reviewing, and updating existing memoranda documenting the Company’s decisions and judgments on accounting matters.
• You are skilled at organizing competing priorities, balancing core responsibilities such as month‑end close, year‑end close, audit processes, and managing the financial accounting team while collaborating with stakeholders.
• You provide assistance and oversight to risk management, tax, treasury, and international compliance functions.
• You are intellectually curious, innovative with processes and automation tools, and possess strong attention to detail and a dedication to quality.
• You welcome the role evolving as the organization changes and new needs arise.
• You propose and implement process improvements to gain efficiency and streamline workflows, especially moving from manual work to RPA and AI‑enabled processes.
• You are comfortable working with new technology and various systems.

How You'll Support The Mission

Skills And Experience You Bring

Collaboration Makes Us Stronger

Our offices feature open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on‑site five days a week.

Compensation And Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey.

Salary range : $105,600 – $176,000 Annual. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications. The position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program; a Talent Acquisition team member will discuss bonus terms during the interview process.

Your Story Awaits

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