Accounting Operations Supervisor - Switch4 LLC

Urbandale, IA 50323

About the Job

Job Title: Accounting Operations Supervisor
Location: Urbandale, IA
Job-Type: Contract

Seeking someone with 3-5 years of managerial experience leading a team of 6-8 direct reports in a large corporate environment, ideally within the finance or accounting department. Key qualifications include strong skills in coaching and mentoring, hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and transactions, and a focus on process improvement. Strong leadership skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members are essential. Familiarity with Oracle accounting systems and experience in the insurance industry would be a huge plus, along with global experience. The role is contract-to-hire, hybrid (6 on-site days per month) (following a 1:2 and 2:1 rotation).

Contract to hire: Potential to convert to FTE

Role:

Oversee and has accountability for day-to-day accounting processes and systems, ensuring accurate processing, recording, and reporting of financial information, specifically around bank accounts.
Be responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of financial reporting
Assist with the maintenance and improvement of the internal control environment including general adherence and knowledge of SOX controls and external audit procedures, as applicable.
Ensure daily management activities are conducted in compliance with internal and external control requirements.
Adhere to the accounting principles and practices and regulatory environment and ensures these principles and practices are applied in the daily work.
Delegate, review, approve, and on occasion, may prepare requests for ad hoc analysis of various types of financial information utilizing operational and financial analytics as appropriate for the situation.
Provide direct supervision, leadership, and mentoring to accounting staff.
Manage individual contributors.
Responsible for driving the engagement and culture of the team.
Understand the financial strategies, plans of the business, and serves as consultant to management on processes with financial implications, financial plans, and business performance.
Lead team and possibly cross functional teams in identifying opportunities to improve operating efficiency, controls, implement new technologies, develop solutions, achieve consensus for change and drive projects through implementation.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields.
3 or more years of direct leadership experience
Ability to drive consistent execution and strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with both clients and colleagues in a fast-moving professional team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including advanced Excel knowledge.
Ability to manage your work efficiently.
Strong financial and analytical skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Experience with direct supervision, leadership, and mentoring of individual contributors within an Accounting Operations structure.
Experience leading and partnering with colleagues in multiple locations.
The ability to manage complex business process issues, resolving conflicts as well as complex problems and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills: Accounting Operations, Strong financial and analytical skills, leadership, Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields.

Source : Switch4 LLC