Manager, Finance and Operations en Merchant McIntyre Associates

Description

Merchant McIntyre & Associates is a midsize federal grants and government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., that helps nonprofit clients from the higher education, healthcare, and local government sectors reach their federal funding and legislative advocacy goals.

Merchant McIntyre is seeking an experienced Manager of Finance and Operations. Supporting MM’s leadership, this role will report to our Director of Human Resources and serve as an advisor on all financial matters, as well as managing a variety of business operations. 

Finance and Accounting 

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, credit card transactions, monthly reconciliation, and QuickBooks management. 
• Partner with HR to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations and benefit-related requirements.  
• Partner with the Client Service team to support client onboarding and communication with clients on invoicing, contract, or identifying payment matters. 
• Manage relationship with our third-party strategic financial advisor to develop and execute strategies aligned with the firm’s growth goals and long-term objectives; oversee the completion of tax filings, audits, or reviews as needed.  
• Contribute to financial reports, including monthly and quarterly statements, forecasts, and other analyses, including the annual budgeting process. 
• Evaluate current financial systems and accounting workflows. Implement standard operating procedures and best practices, including leveraging technology to improve efficiency and accuracy. 

Business Operations 

• Oversee office operations, including office supply management, addressing maintenance and IT needs, supporting team event planning and employee onboarding/offboarding, and collaborating with leadership on planning and executing MM’s 2026 office relocation. 
• Assist in-house counsel in designing and implementing internal controls and provide support in client contract development and renewal processes. 
• Partner with HR on financial-related matters, including total rewards strategy and the execution of payroll. 
• Support the ongoing development of the firm’s capacity-building services sister agency. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus. 
• Strong proficiency in GAAP-compliant practices; CPA license a plus. 
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in QuickBooks management (or similar platform). 
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and payroll management (e.g. Paylocity) required. Benefit experience preferred (e.g. Workers’ Compensation, disability, fringe benefits). Previous experience with expense management tools (e.g. Expensify) and/or CRM software (e.g. Salesforce) is a plus.  
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and with discretion, while providing leadership and strategic insights to firm leadership. 
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position based in Washington, D.C., with opportunity for travel.
• MM's benefits package includes the opportunity to participate in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), retirement benefits with a generous match, monthly transportation benefits, an annual professional development allowance, a flexible PTO policy including 13 federal holidays, and more.
• Compensation range: $90,000-$115,000, commensurate with experience

This is a hybrid role in Washington, DC, and requires in-office attendance Tuesday-Thursday. Remote candidates will not be considered.