Manager, Finance and Accounting

Job Description

The Washington Post is looking for an Accounting Manager to join the leadership team of our Financial Accounting department.

The Washington Post is the right place for you because you are a forward-looking, self-motivated leader interested in cultivating a team of high-performing senior accountants. Our team provides timely and accurate financial information essential to supporting the company's strategic initiatives. Adaptability to ever-changing business priorities, intellectual curiosity, and an understanding of how various financial elements fit into the broader mission of The Washington Post are crucial to this role.

This role reports directly to the Controller, Director of Finance, Financial Accounting and Reporting.

• You are passionate about transforming financial accounting through automation, leveraging existing systems and emerging tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• You champion a data-driven culture, enabling accountants to move beyond transactional processing to become strategic business partners, delivering insights that drive informed decision-making.
• You are eager to optimize workflows and eliminate manual tasks, allowing your team to focus on high-value financial analysis.
• You proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, leveraging automation to strengthen internal controls and reporting.
• You thrive in dynamic environments where technology intersects with accounting and are committed to continuous learning and innovation.
• You are fearless in proposing significant changes to existing processes.
• You are a subject matter expert on technical accounting issues, adept at applying your knowledge and judgment to advise on the appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• You have experience managing annual audit processes, including coordination and communication with internal and external auditors, monitoring progress, and following up with stakeholders.
• You comfortably provide oversight and assistance to risk management, tax, treasury, and international compliance functions.

• Lead an automation-first transformation of financial accounting by streamlining workflows, reducing manual journal entries, and maximizing system capabilities (e.g., Oracle, Workday, BNA, Blackline).
• Develop a high-performance accounting team by shifting their focus from transactional processing to in-depth financial analysis, variance insights, and business advising.
• Optimize the close process to accelerate reporting timelines without sacrificing accuracy, leveraging automation tools for reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Enhance financial reporting by implementing advanced analytics and visualization tools that provide real-time insights into key financial trends.
• Collaborate with IT and finance colleagues to continuously enhance accounting systems, ensuring seamless integration and automation across processes.
• Partner with business units to provide meaningful financial insights, helping stakeholders understand financial performance and make informed decisions.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy while modernizing financial reporting, internal controls, and implementing automated workflows to strengthen governance and reduce risk.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives aligned with broader corporate finance objectives, reinforcing an automation-first culture within the organization.
• Prepare and review monthly consolidation packages, annual consolidated financial statements, and technical accounting papers for review by senior finance leadership and external auditors, assisting with interpreting and implementing new accounting standards and amendments.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• 10+ years of general ledger accounting experience, including account reconciliation preparation and review, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting and financial concepts.
• Experience with finance transformation (digitization, process automation, Alteryx, etc.).
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Workday, BNA Bloomberg Tax, Blackline, Salesforce, and SAP.
• Experience with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated initiative in research and follow-through.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial reports.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs