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Senior Manager - State Advocacy Communications

State Advocacy Communications - the Association Careers
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

About the Role:

You will lead advocacy campaigns that strengthen the Association's relationships and visibility with state CPA societies, state boards of accountancy, and other important partners. You will ensure congruous messaging across the organization, promote the Association's value proposition, and support advocacy priorities through integrated communications. You will report to the Director - State Society Relations and use a hybrid work schedule.

 

You Will:

  • Develop advocacy communications strategies and campaigns targeted at state CPA societies and other allied advocacy partners, ensuring consistency, technical accuracy, and agreement on Association priorities.
  • Establish and manage Association-wide communications approach for state CPA societies, including schedule, channels, and content standards.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress and effectiveness of communications efforts, using insights and metrics to refine strategy and improve outcomes.
  • Identify latest policy, reputational, or partner risks and collaborate with our teams to provide coordinated responses.
  • Communicate the value of the Association to state CPA societies, boards of accountancy, and other important audiences.
  • Develop relationships with all partners to stay aligned on priorities, opportunities, and potential challenges.
  • Collaborate with state CPA societies and advocacy partners to ensure consistency in messaging and agreement on important programs.
  • Coordinate across our teams to align communications and engagement strategies or state CPA societies and other partners.
  • Ensure information flow across teams to promote informed decision-making and aligned execution

You Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field.
  • 7 years' experience in public relations and communications in either an agency, association, corporate environment, government, or journalism background; or other related field.
  • Demonstrated experience developing content and implementing multi-channel advocacy communications campaigns.
  • Understanding of the accounting profession and broader finance/business environment is helpful.

 

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

 

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The salary range for the role is $140,000 - 160,000 per year There is no non-wage compensation.

Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on experience and location. If you'd like to understand more on the salary range, please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.

If you're interested in this role, please apply before 19 June

While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.

Additional Information

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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