Application Guide
How to Apply for Job Title: Senior Accounting and Finance Manager
at Way to Win
🏢 About Way to Win
Way to Win is a progressive organization at the forefront of funding grassroots movements for racial, gender, and economic justice. They work across multiple legal entities (501c3, 501c4, LLC, PAC) to support political change, offering a unique opportunity to align your financial expertise with social impact.
About This Role
This role manages the full accounting cycle for multiple entities, including grants management and PAC financials. You'll ensure compliance with restricted funding and support program teams, directly enabling the organization's mission to build progressive power.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing cash positions and approving payments via Bill.com for multiple entities. You'd then reconcile grant revenue from various sources, coordinate with program managers on spending restrictions, and prepare month-end adjusting entries for the 501c4 and PAC, ensuring all reports are audit-ready.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Way to Win Is Looking For
- Has 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 in nonprofit grant accounting and restricted fund tracking.
- Is proficient in QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and GSuite, and can manage month-end close for multiple legal entities.
- Understands GAAP and nonprofit financial management, including 501c3, 501c4, and PAC compliance.
- Thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment and communicates effectively with program and political teams.
📝 Tips for Applying to Way to Win
Highlight experience with multiple entity types (501c3, 501c4, LLC, PAC) in your resume, using specific examples of reconciliations and reporting.
Emphasize grants management skills—mention any experience with restricted fund tracking, revenue tracking, and compliance.
Show proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com by listing them prominently and describing how you've used them for month-end close.
Tailor your cover letter to Way to Win's mission: connect your accounting work to enabling progressive organizing and political movements.
Include a brief example of how you've improved processes or ensured accuracy in a nonprofit setting.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for racial, gender, and economic justice and how your accounting skills support that mission.', 'Your experience managing grants and restricted funds for nonprofits, especially 501c4 or PAC entities.', 'Your ability to handle complex multi-entity accounting with accuracy and efficiency.', 'Your comfort with remote work and collaboration with diverse teams (program, political, finance).']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read Way to Win's website and recent press releases to understand their current campaigns and funding priorities.
- → Review their annual reports or financial statements (if public) to see how they report on grants and entities.
- → Learn about the legal differences between 501c3, 501c4, and PAC accounting to show deep understanding.
- → Check their blog or news section for their language around racial and economic justice to align your messaging.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't focus solely on for-profit accounting experience; emphasize nonprofit or political work.
- Avoid vague statements about 'passion for the mission' without concrete examples of how you've supported similar causes.
- Don't overlook the technical requirements—failing to mention QuickBooks Online or Bill.com can hurt your application.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!