Accounting Manager, Marketing

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About The Job:

This role is responsible for managing the budget for the Marketing and Customer Experience (CX) teams. It plays a critical part in ensuring financial governance, accurate reporting, and compliance across all marketing expenditures. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen and attention to detail, helping to align budgetary decisions with strategic priorities while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Role Summary:

As the lead for accounting and budget management within MMNA’s Marketing Department, this role is pivotal in driving financial clarity and operational efficiency. You’ll be responsible for developing and refining budgeting processes, managing monthly accounting activities, and overseeing purchase order workflows. This position serves as a key liaison between Marketing and cross-functional partners including Finance, Procurement, and Internal Audit, ensuring alignment, compliance, and transparency across all financial operations.

Ideal candidates will bring a strong foundation in financial management, a proactive approach to process improvement, and the ability to navigate cross-departmental collaboration with confidence and professionalism.

This position will report to the Senior Manager, Media & Marketing Intelligence.

As an Accounting Manager, You Will:

Financial System Ownership

• Set up, manage, and maintain the internal financial management and reporting system for the Marketing Department.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to support both financial and functional business needs.

Budget & Forecast Management

• Support the development and ongoing management of Marketing’s annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Prepare detailed budget and expenditure reports for senior management.
• Complete monthly accounting accruals and forecasts with precision and within deadlines.

Delegation of Authority & Compliance

• Ensure 100% compliance with MMNA’s Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy and all related approval workflows.
• Maintain thorough documentation and approval records to support internal audit requirements.

Purchase Order & Billing Oversight

• Own and manage the full purchase requisition, purchase order, and billing process for Marketing and PR.
• Oversee the Billing mailbox and ensure all vendor invoices and dealer billings are processed accurately and within stated SLAs (net 30 or otherwise).
• Coordinate with Finance and Procurement to ensure timely releases of purchase orders and payments.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain an organized digital filing system of executed contracts, invoices, and financial documentation accessible to other teams.
• Monitor and communicate vendor aging reports with proper justification.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between Marketing and departments such as Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Internal Audit.
• Coordinate with Legal on contract negotiation support and daily contract management activities.

Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor one direct report, fostering their professional growth and development within the Marketing team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Optimization

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial reporting, approval workflows, and budget tracking systems.
• Proactively recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.