Senior Manager - State Advocacy

Senior Manager, State Advocacy

The Senior Manager, State Advocacy plays a critical role in developing strategic advocacy programs to protect and promote the interests of the accounting profession at the state level. You will monitor state legislative and regulatory developments, engaging with state societies and leaders, including state legislators, regulatory agencies, and industry coalitions.

You are a government affairs professional who can navigate complex legislative and regulatory landscapes and. You will report to the VP of State Regulation & Legislation. This position is hybrid, based in our Washington, DC office, but we are also open to remote candidates.

You Will :

Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy (50%)

Oversee state legislative and regulatory proposals affecting the CPA profession.

Develop advocacy strategies to address legislative and regulatory challenges with state CPA societies.

Prepare policy position papers, testimony, comment letters, and briefings for state legislatures, regulatory agencies, and decision makers.

Work with external partners, such as coalitions, business associations, and professional groups, to improve shared advocacy goals.

State Society Engagement & Support (30%)

Be a primary liaison between AICPA and state CPA societies, providing them with policy guidance, advocacy tools, and legislative strategy support.

Develop relationships with state society leadership, legislative committees, and professional policy groups.

Provide training and resources to state societies on advocacy best practices, legislative engagement, and grassroots mobilization.

Organize and participate in legislative fly-ins, advocacy days, and regional / state meetings.

Strategic Planning and Communications (20%)

Lead the development of advocacy campaigns and messaging to influence state policymakers.

Collaborate with AICPA communications and public affairs teams to develop advocacy-related content for newsletters, social media, and legislative alerts.

Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards summarizing important legislative trends and advocacy outcomes for AICPA leadership and partners.

Identify and assess new policy trends that could affect the profession in the future.

You Have :

Knowledge of Legislative and Regulatory Processes

Public Policy and Advocacy

Industry-Specific Issues

In-depth knowledge of the issues important to our mission, such as data privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or healthcare policy.

Required Skills :

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, law, business, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in state government affairs, advocacy, legislative / regulatory analysis, or public policy (experience in a professional association, trade group, or state legislature preferred).

Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes and experience working with lawmakers, agencies, and business associations.

Competence in planning and overseeing advocacy programs and campaigns.

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 healthcare, retirement, 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.

The Annual Salary Range for this role is : $124,000-$160,000. Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on skills, 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 Nov 7th, 2025. Please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.