Accounting Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the firm’s accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash receipts, corporate and purchasing card programs, and escrow and trust accounts.
• Oversee vendor setup and maintenance, expense processing, foreign currency payments and client costs processing.
• Oversee client payment processing across wire, ACH, Bitcoin, check, credit card or cash, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Administer remote deposit and credit card processing systems, monitoring fees for reasonableness.
• Maintain trust, escrow and retainer trust account transactions to ensure compliance with the firm’s Escrow Policy and legal obligations.
• Oversee the performance and workflow of accounts payable and accounts receivable personnel, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Partner with the Director of Accounting Operations and Revenue on strategic and operational initiatives, providing guidance and subject matter expertise for enterprise-wide projects.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, workflows, and internal controls to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide timely updates to senior finance management regarding issues, project status, identified risks, and contingency plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related business field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a professional services firm, including experience managing non-exempt employees in a professional office setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work well under tight deadlines, prioritize tasks appropriately, and problem solve.
• Strong business and financial acumen as well as analytical skills.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, client-focused mindset, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Able to dedicate the time and effort required to succeed in this challenging and complex role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; or Louisville, KY.

Skills

• Results-driven leadership skills.
• Experience in managing non-exempt employees.
• Strategic thinking and operational improvement.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial and analytical acumen.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technology proficiency (Microsoft Office).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing.