Accounting Operations Manager

Company:

Description:

The Accounting Operations Manager leads a team of professionals across levels to deliver near-term operational plans and results. This role provides leadership over team performance, contributes to talent decisions, drives process/system improvements, and partners cross-functionally to influence adoption of policies and best practices.

This role is based in Urbandale, IA and follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation to work in the office at least two days per week.

We will count on you to:

• Supervise a team of professionals at all levels by providing guidance, support, and mentorship; set clear expectations and goals.
• Lead, direct, and review team work to accomplish near-term operational plans and results; assign responsibilities based on skills and expertise; provide ongoing feedback.
• Provide primary input into talent decisions for direct reports, including hiring, performance, promotion, and rewards recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers/vendors as applicable; maintain clear, timely communication channels.
• Explain organizational policies and provide guidance to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Influence outside the immediate job area on policies and practices by building stakeholder networks, presenting rationale for change, and aligning cross-functional partners.
• Drive improvements to processes/systems/solutions to enhance job-area performance: identify inefficiencies, design streamlining strategies, and monitor outcomes.
• Solve difficult problems with broader impacts through in-depth analysis, informed decision-making, and clear communication of complex issues and solutions across levels.
• Plan and establish team goals/objectives with direct impact on short-term department results; align team execution to department objectives and vision.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in accounting or finance
• A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with direct supervision, leadership, and mentoring of supervisors in accounting operations/finance operations or a similar environment, including setting goals and delivering near-term operational results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex work, prioritize resources, and independently identify/resolve obstacles.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across teams/functions.
• Proven track record of driving process/system improvements and measuring impact.
• Experience leading and partnering with colleagues in multiple locations.
• Background in highly controlled environments including controls, compliance, and audit support.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.