Accounting Operations Manager

Accounting Operations Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN or Louisville, KY (preferred)
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000
Bonus: $5,000 – $7,500

About the Opportunity

A growing, well-established professional services firm is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to lead key areas of its accounting function. This role is open due to an internal promotion, highlighting strong upward mobility and continued organizational growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven accounting leader who enjoys managing teams, improving processes, and driving operational efficiency in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee daily accounting operations, including:
  
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  • Accounts payable
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  • Cash receipts
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  • Corporate and purchasing card programs
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  • Escrow and trust accounts
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• Manage vendor setup and maintenance, expense processing, and client cost allocations
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• Oversee client payment processing across multiple channels (wire, ACH, credit card, check, etc.), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
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• Administer remote deposit and credit card systems, including monitoring fees and identifying efficiencies
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• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, ensuring performance and accountability
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• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting operations
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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree
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• 5+ years of accounting experience
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• Proven experience managing direct reports and leading a team
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• Strong understanding of accounting operations and internal processes
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• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with ERP or system implementations
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• Background in professional services or multi-entity environments
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Ideal Candidate Profile

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• Strong leader who can effectively manage and influence tenured team members
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• Coachable, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
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• Organized with strong attention to detail
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• Comfortable in a high-expectation, high-accountability environment
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Why This Opportunity Stands Out

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• Role opened due to internal promotion (clear growth path)
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• Hybrid flexibility
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• Opportunity to lead and shape accounting operations
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• Strong, stable organization with continued growth
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