Accounting Operations Supervisor – Des Moines Area (Hybrid)

The Mom Project; Carlisle (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

The Mom Project seeks an Accounting Operations Supervisor on a contract basis to lead a team delivering accurate and timely accounting support. The role is hybrid, onsite three days per week in Urbandale, IA, overseeing workflow, process improvements, and control environments.

You will coach and develop staff, assign tasks, communicate with stakeholders, and drive performance while adhering to policies and driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience leading and coaching a team in accounting operations or finance operations.
• Strong ability to assign/review work and meet weekly objectives.
• Clear communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving with 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; assign tasks with clear instructions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners; adapt communication style.
• Explain and reinforce policies and procedures; provide guidance for understanding and compliance.
• Make adjustments to procedures to solve problems; apply process improvement methods.
• Solve complex operational issues by applying critical thinking and analyzing broader impacts.
• Drive operational performance by setting targets, prioritizing work, and monitoring results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Accounting & Finance

Process Improvement

Communication

Policy & Procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

With roots dating back to the 1800s, our Customer is a global professional services firm HQ’d in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Today, they are a unique group of businesses with many enduring competitive advantages. Among them are the quality of their colleagues, deep client relationships, vast global footprint, depth of intellectual capital, and cohesive and collaborative culture.

We are seeking an Accounting Operations Supervisor on a contract basis to support our Customer’s business needs. This role is hybrid - 3 days/week required onsite in Urbandale, IA.

The Accounting Operations Supervisor leads a team of accounting operations professionals to deliver accurate, timely, and controlled transaction processing and accounting support. This role sets clear expectations, manages weekly execution, and drives impactful process improvements that strengthen performance and the control environment.

Key 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with controlled financial operations environments.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.