Accounting Operations Leader - Hybrid, Team Performance

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking an Accounting Operations Supervisor in Urbandale, IA for a RIGHT TO HIRE assignment within a hybrid work setting. The role leads a team handling transaction processing and accounting support to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting/finance, experience coaching a team, and a track record of improving processes. Strong communication with internal and external partners is essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience leading and coaching a team in an accounting operations, finance operations, or transaction-processing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assign/review work, manage priorities, and deliver weekly operational objectives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain policies/procedures clearly and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving ability, including analyzing issues with broader operational impacts and implementing process changes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team through coaching, guidance, and mentorship; set clear expectations and goals; monitor and evaluate performance.
• Lead, direct, and review work to maintain workflow and productivity, including assigning tasks based on skills and expertise and providing clear instructions and feedback.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, adapting communication style to audience and situation.
• Explain and reinforce policies, practices, and procedures within the area of responsibility; provide guidance to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Make impactful adjustments to procedures and processes to solve problems; analyze current processes and apply process improvement methodologies to enhance effectiveness.
• Solve complex operational issues by applying critical thinking, using experience, and analyzing broader impacts and the intent behind operating principles.
• Drive operational performance by setting targets, prioritizing work, monitoring results, and taking action to ensure goals are met and department outcomes are improved.

Skills

Team leadership

Accounting/Finance

Prioritization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking an Accounting Operations Supervisor in Urbandale, IA for a RIGHT TO HIRE assignment within a hybrid work setting. The role leads a team handling transaction processing and accounting support to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting/finance, experience coaching a team, and a track record of improving processes. Strong communication with internal and external partners is essential to success in this role.