Accounting Operations Supervisor

Role Summary

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 process improvements that strengthen performance and the control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team through coaching, guidance, and mentorship. Establish clear expectations and goals, and monitor performance.
• Direct and review team work to support effective workflow and productivity. Assign tasks based on skills and expertise, provide clear instructions, and offer constructive feedback.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, adapting communication style to the audience and situation.
• Explain and reinforce policies, practices, and procedures, providing guidance to support team understanding and compliance.
• Identify and implement process adjustments to resolve issues. Analyze current processes and apply improvement methodologies to enhance effectiveness.
• Resolve complex operational issues through critical thinking, experience, and analysis of broader impacts and underlying operating principles.
• Drive operational performance by setting targets, prioritizing work, and monitoring results. Take proactive action to meet goals and continuously improve department outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 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 and review work, manage priorities, and deliver weekly operational objectives.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain policies and procedures clearly and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving ability, including analyzing broader operational impacts and implementing process changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with controlled financial operations environments.