---
title: 'Senior Editor, Accounting Lists at Forbes'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-editor-accounting-lists-forbes-united-states-xadya5bd1gnf'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-09-08'
---

# Senior Editor, Accounting Lists at Forbes

- **Company:** Forbes
- **Location:** United States
- **Posted:** 2026-07-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes/jobs/6116637004

## Job description

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.

Forbes is seeking an enterprising, talented journalist who is comfortable with data collection to focus on creating lists and rankings of top CPAs and engaging that community. For over 40 years, Forbes has set the gold standard for lists, including the Forbes 400 and 30 Under 30. This position will sit within the editorial team and will collaborate with stakeholders across the company, including growth, marketing, revenue and SEO teams. You will be the central player in building high-quality, revenue-generating lists by designing quantitative and qualitative methodologies and gathering data to identify top-tier accounting firms and practitioners. You will manage the editorial process of these lists from creation to publication, including analysis, reporting, writing and/or assigning, editing, and collaborating with the wider newsroom to create clear, robust and compelling editorial content. There is potential to build a community and host and program events around CPAs.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as a core member of the editorial team, partnering with Marketing, Growth, Revenue, and SEO stakeholders to align content strategy with business objectives.
- Spearhead the creation of new, revenue-generating "best-of" lists and accounting industry rankings.
- Establish rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies to evaluate industry excellence, including the development of internal datasets and the synthesis of external data.
- Oversee the full editorial lifecycle—from gathering nominations and securing external partners to data analysis and final reporting.
- Write, assign, and edit high-impact articles and profiles, collaborating with video, photography, and social media teams to ensure a robust multi-channel presence.
- Potential to act as the primary "voice and face" of editorial lists, representing the brand to industry leaders, external partners, and general audiences.

The ideal candidate:

- At least 7-10 years of writing and editing in a digital newsroom. Experience working in business journalism is preferred.
- Knowledge, experience and deep sourcing in the accounting field.
- Working knowledge of SEO best practices
- Readiness to work quickly on multiple projects with multiple stakeholders
- Commitment to detail and deadlines with high-level time management and organizational skills, including maintaining an editorial calendar
- Ability to confidently take complicated or large quantities of data and turn into a clean and compelling consumer storyline that includes a list and full editorial package that will appear on- and off-platform as articles, videos, photography, social campaign and more.
- Familiarity with analytics and facility in using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, formulas, survey design, and statistical analysis. Highly skilled in working with spreadsheets as well as common business data sources such as Hoovers and Dun & Bradstreet. An ability to tackle design and analytical challenges as they arise plus quality control checks.
- Engaging interpersonal communication skills, with some people leadership experience and demonstrated ability in managing writers, both staff and freelance
- Bachelor’s degree required

The annual base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $165,000

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith.  The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate.  In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so.  Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions.  We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.  Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

## #LI-PM1

#LI-Remote This role may evolve over time. While this job description outlines the primary responsibilities, additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time.

Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.

[Staff and Applicant Privacy Notice](https://www.forbes.com/privacy/staff_applicant/) [Notice of E-Verify Participation](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/e-verify-participation/)

## About Forbes

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Forbes is an American business magazine and digital media brand that provides journalism, rankings, and live events focused on finance, industry, investing, entrepreneurship, and success.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014)
- **Headquarters**: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 1917
- **Founders**: B. C. Forbes

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Media and Publishing (business magazine, digital content, events)
- **Target Customers**: B2C (readers, subscribers) and B2B (advertisers, partners, event attendees); audience includes business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth individuals
- **Mission Statement**: “Forbes gives people the knowledge, resources, inspiration, and connections they need to achieve success.” [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)

## Products & Services
- **Forbes Magazine (Print & Digital)**: Twice-quarterly business magazine covering finance, industry, investing, marketing, technology, science, politics, and law. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)
- **Forbes.com**: Digital platform featuring original journalism, a contributor network of 2,500+ freelancers, and the BrandVoice content marketing program. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)
- **Forbes Lists & Rankings**: Signature lists such as Forbes 400, Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes Global 2000, World’s Billionaires, World’s Most Powerful People, and America’s Wealthiest Celebrities. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)
- **ForbesLive**: Signature live events that convene influential communities (e.g., Power Women’s Summit, Forbes Under 30 Summit). [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **ForbesBLK**: Global platform spotlighting Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders; includes content and networking events. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **ForbesWomen**: Community and editorial platform celebrating female leaders, featuring the World’s Most Powerful Women list and the 50 Over 50 list. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **Forbes EQ (Equity Quotient)**: BrandVoice platform for underrepresented groups to share stories and expertise. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **Licensed Local Editions**: 49 editions in 81 countries, produced under license. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (Forbes attempted a SPAC merger in 2021 at a $630 million valuation but later canceled; current valuation undisclosed)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $165 million in 2021 (34% year-over-year growth, with consumer business up 83%). [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Integrated Whale Media Investments (owner); BrandVoice partners (advertisers); ForbesLive event sponsors; licensed edition partners globally.
- **Growth Signals**: Monthly brand reach of 140 million people; 49 licensed editions in 81 countries; return to profitability in 2021; continued hiring for roles such as Senior Manager, Compensation, Director, ForbesLive, and Associate Video Producer. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/) [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Iconic Brand Trust**: Over a century of credibility in business journalism; widely recognized lists and rankings drive authority and audience engagement.
- **Contributor Network & BrandVoice**: Scalable content model that attracts a vast contributor base and generates significant digital revenue (>10% from BrandVoice).
- **Global Licensed Editions**: Strong international presence without heavy capital expenditure, enabling localized content and partnerships.
- **Proprietary Data & Rankings**: Exclusive data sets (e.g., billionaire net worth, company valuations) create recurring high-traffic content and thought leadership.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital Transformation & Innovation**: Expanding digital revenue through BrandVoice, events, and data-driven products; embracing new technologies and platforms.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Scaling initiatives like ForbesBLK, ForbesWomen, Forbes EQ, and the HBCU Scholars program to attract diverse talent and audiences.
- **Live Events & Community Building**: Growing ForbesLive to deepen connections among influential communities (billionaires, entrepreneurs, creators).
- **Content Expansion**: Continual refresh of editorial lists and new verticals (e.g., Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes 50 Over 50) to maintain relevance and engagement.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Forbes emphasizes Boldness, Respect, Integrity, and Innovation as core values – promoting creativity, collaboration, and ethical journalism. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active DEI programs including the Forbes HBCU Scholars Program (paid internship for Black journalism students), ForbesBLK, and ForbesWomen networks.
- **Work Flexibility**: Some roles listed on the careers page are remote eligible (e.g., “United States” as location for positions like Associate Video Producer and List Insights Manager); headquarters roles are in Jersey City, NJ. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes)
- **Career Development**: Offers a Forbes Fellowship program for early-career journalists, mentorship opportunities, and clear paths for internal growth.
- **Global Exposure**: Opportunity to work with a brand that reaches 140 million people monthly and partners with 49 international editions.

## Sources
1. [Forbes Careers Page (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes)
2. [Forbes – Who We Are](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/)
3. [Forbes – Careers at Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/)
4. [Forbes Wikipedia Entry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes)

## Other roles at Forbes

- [Temporary Helpdesk Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/temporary-helpdesk-engineer-forbes-jersey-city-zvcrpwwkaqe7) — Jersey City, NJ
- [Engineer II, Infrastructure](https://feeny.ai/job/engineer-ii-infrastructure-forbes-jersey-city-4p72fgcy9xp5) — Jersey City, NJ
- [Senior Editor, Audience](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-editor-audience-forbes-jersey-city-x4gfrr8kygrn) — Jersey City, NJ
- [Coordinator, Audience & Community Marketing](https://feeny.ai/job/coordinator-audience-community-marketing-forbes-jersey-city-8mxn2mrrfs7c) — Jersey City, NJ
- [Vice President, Audience & Event Marketing](https://feeny.ai/job/vice-president-audience-event-marketing-forbes-new-york-sjdbarrgq2ae) — New York, NY
- [Associate Director, Integrated Marketing](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-director-integrated-marketing-forbes-united-states-q3dhk53z9xhn) — United States
- [Engineering Manager, Cybersecurity](https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-manager-cybersecurity-forbes-jersey-city-tmpnst31zqdk) — Jersey City, NJ
- [Senior Manager, Talent Relations](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-talent-relations-forbes-united-states-pq3fdvsz3fh5) — United States
- [Director, Creator Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/director-creator-operations-forbes-united-states-621t99e07v14) — United States
- [Designer](https://feeny.ai/job/designer-forbes-united-states-gjcwz0zxdxjz) — United States