Accounting Operations Lead - Hybrid, Team & Process

Marsh Agency; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Agency in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to lead a professional team, drive near-term operational plans, and improve processes and controls. The role emphasizes mentorship, performance reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position offers hybrid work with in-office presence at least two days per week, requiring strong stakeholder management and a track record in accounting leadership.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields

Job description

Marsh Agency in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to lead a professional team, drive near-term operational plans, and improve processes and controls. The role emphasizes mentorship, performance reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position offers hybrid work with in-office presence at least two days per week, requiring strong stakeholder management and a track record in accounting leadership.