Accounting Operations Manager

Role Overview: The Accounting Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational functions while providing technical accounting expertise and leadership to the accounting team. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across financial-supporting processes and acts as a key partner to the Controller in driving process improvements and maintaining strong internal controls.

What You'll Do:

Accounting Operations

• Oversee various accounting functions, including accounts receivable, client account reconciliation, and monthly bank reconciliation process
• Manage cash flow and treasury functions
• Lead monthly invoice review process including response to associated requests from Client Broker Services group
• Process broker commissions including initially performing the monthly commission calculation and payout, but ultimately transitioning the calculation to staff while assuming role as reviewer
• Performing yearly internal audits on various functions including broker commissions and billing rates
• Provide support for payroll and accounts payable functions as needed

 Team Leadership & Supervision

• Coach and develop staff accounting team, promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement
• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment with company goals and financial objectives
• Conduct performance reviews, career/development conversations, and provide ongoing feedback
• Assign and prioritize workload to meet deadlines

 Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities
• Support implementation of new policies or standards with the goal of improving operational functions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Support system upgrades or ERP enhancements
• Provide support to auditors during audits and reviews

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience required, including experience managing accounts receivable, treasury, and billing processes
• At least two years of management or supervisory experience
• Strong spreadsheet and database skills
• Strong aptitude for systems and technology; experience utilizing AI in transaction analysis a plus
• Familiarity with banking systems, file transfer management and electronic transactions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and customer service skills
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving results, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Quick learner and highly organized with attention to detail

Salary Information: In accordance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, we are committed to providing transparent wage information for all posted job opportunities. The wage range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000 per year. This is a good faith estimate of likely pay for this role. Compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored Health Savings Account or Employer-paid enrollment in an Armada supplemental insurance plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Free access to onsite gym at Hunt Valley office location
• Free Patient to Physician matching service
• Free Travel Assistance program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee referral bonus program - earn up to $1500 per hire
• Professional development opportunities
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs
• Hybrid work environment (Tuesday - Thursday in office)
• Company events
• Employer-sponsored philanthropy initiatives