Accounting Operations Supervisor – Des Moines Area (Hybrid)

About the role

With roots dating back to the 1800s, our Customer is a global professional services firm headquartered 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, including the quality of their colleagues, deep client relationships, vast global footprint, depth of intellectual capital, and a cohesive and collaborative culture. We are seeking an Accounting Operations Supervisor on a contract basis to support the 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (contractor benefits available through third‑party Employer of Record upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements).

Pay

We offer a competitive salary range for this position; most candidates are hired at the median of the range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule – 3 days per week required onsite in Urbandale, IA.