Accounting Operations Manager

Marsh

The Accounting Operations Manager leads a team of professionals across levels to deliver near-term operational plans and results. This role provides leadership over team performance contributes to talent decisions drives process/system improvements and partners cross-functionally to influence adoption of policies and best practices.

This role is based in Urbandale IA and follows a hybrid schedule with an expectation to work in the office at least two days per week.

We will count on you to:

• Supervise a team of professionals at all levelsby providing guidance support and mentorship; set clear expectations and goals.
• Lead direct and review team workto accomplish near-term operational plans and results; assign responsibilities based on skills and expertise; provide ongoing feedback.
• Provide primary input into talent decisionsfor direct reports including hiring performance promotion and rewards recommendations.
• Communicate effectivelywith internal stakeholders and external customers/vendors as applicable; maintain clear timely communication channels.
• Explain organizational policiesand provide guidance to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Influence outside the immediate job areaon policies and practices by building stakeholder networks presenting rationale for change and aligning cross-functional partners.
• Drive improvements to processes/systems/solutionsto enhance job-area performance: identify inefficiencies design streamlining strategies and monitor outcomes.
• Solve difficult problems with broader impactsthrough in-depth analysis informed decision-making and clear communication of complex issues and solutions across levels.
• Plan and establish team goals/objectiveswith direct impact on short-term department results; align team execution to department objectives and vision.

What you need to have:

• Bachelors 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

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with direct supervision leadership and mentoring of supervisors in accounting operations/finance operations or a similar environment including setting goals and delivering near-term operational results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex work prioritize resources and independently identify/resolve obstacles.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across teams/functions.
• Proven track record of driving process/system improvements and measuring impact.
• Experience leading and partnering with colleagues in multiple locations.
• Background in highly controlled environments including controls compliance and audit support.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk reinsurance and capital people and investments and management consulting advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95000 colleagues Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background disability ethnic origin family duties gender orientation or expression marital status nationality parental status personal or social status political affiliation race religion and beliefs sex/gender sexual orientation or expression skin color veteran status (including protected veterans) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation please let us know by contacting

Marsh is committed to hybrid work which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.