Accounting Team Lead - Urbandale, IA - Drive Financial Excellence & Process Impr

Role & Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Lead and manage day-to-day accounting processes, systems, and financial transactions, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance.
• Reporting Excellence: Ensure the integrity and maintenance of all financial reporting activities.
• Control Environment: Actively assist in improving and maintaining internal controls, including SOX compliance and supporting external audits.
• Compliance: Conduct daily management activities in strict adherence to internal and external control requirements.
• Adherence to Principles: Apply accounting principles, practices, and regulatory guidelines consistently in daily work.
• Analytical Support: Delegate and review ad hoc financial analyses, and prepare analyses when necessary, drawing insights from operational and financial data.
• Team Leadership: Provide mentorship and leadership to accounting staff, fostering a positive and engaging team culture.
• Strategic Consultation: Understand business financial strategies, acting as a consultant to management on processes with financial implications.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to identify efficiencies, implement new technologies, and drive process improvements across the team and cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience, with a minimum of 1 year in a similar accounting leadership position.
• Proven ability to drive consistent execution and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload efficiently and meticulously.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Bonus Points

• Experience leading and collaborating with colleagues across multiple locations.
• Prominent track record of managing complex business process issues, resolving conflicts, and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Background in the insurance industry or professional services (though not required).