Job Title: Accounting Operations Supervisor

Location: Urbandale, IA

Duration: 6-12 Months

Job Description:
What can you expect?

• Constant Challenge Work in a fast-paced environment in a company with strong values.
• Visibility Own the financials and have detailed involvement in the business.
• Opportunity Lead change through superior financial management.
• Team Culture Collaborative group of top-notch professionals and stakeholders.

We will count on you to:

• 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.

What you need to have:

• 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.

Must have:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, ensuring a strong foundation in core accounting principles and practices.
• At least 3 years of direct experience in a leadership role, which would include managing and supervising team members within an accounting operations environment.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop individual contributors, fostering both professional growth and high performance within the team.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration with clients and team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization, ensuring alignment on goals and process understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel (advanced knowledge), for analyzing data, building financial models, and creating reports.
• Comfort with complex financial and analytical tasks, showing a meticulous attention to detail for accurate and reliable data processing.
• Experience in managing complex business processes, with the ability to resolve conflicts, identify problems, and implement solutions promptly.
• Demonstrated capacity to ensure on-time delivery of tasks, maintaining efficient workflows and adherence to deadlines.
• Experience coordinating with colleagues in different locations, ensuring seamless collaboration despite geographical barriers.
• Execution and Self-Management:
• Ability to drive consistent execution of tasks independently and within team structures, prioritizing effectively to manage work efficiently.