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Accounting Operations Manager
Location: New York, NY
Base Pay Range $130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Director
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Our client, a well‑known Financial Services firm in New York, is looking for an Accounting Operations Manager to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on operational leadership experience to refine processes across accounting and financial workflows.
Responsibilities
Design, enhance, and streamline financial workflows to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and long‑term scalability.
Assist with monthly and annual close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete and reliable.
Partner with teams across the organization to align financial operations with strategic and operational objectives.
Maintain adherence to applicable regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements, supporting a strong control environment.
Deploy and maintain financial systems, reporting tools, and automation initiatives to improve process effectiveness.
Produce operational and performance reporting, translating data into actionable insights for leadership.
Support audit activities by ensuring documentation is well organized and readily available for review.
Oversee third‑party vendors as needed, including coordination and negotiation of commercial terms.
Provide guidance and development support to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing operations team.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a finance‑ or accounting‑related discipline, or equivalent professional background.
Seven or more years of experience supporting financial operations, accounting, or comparable functions.
Solid working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control frameworks.
Hands‑on experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, and related reporting tools.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Base Pay Range $130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Director
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Our client, a well‑known Financial Services firm in New York, is looking for an Accounting Operations Manager to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on operational leadership experience to refine processes across accounting and financial workflows.
Responsibilities
Design, enhance, and streamline financial workflows to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and long‑term scalability.
Assist with monthly and annual close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete and reliable.
Partner with teams across the organization to align financial operations with strategic and operational objectives.
Maintain adherence to applicable regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements, supporting a strong control environment.
Deploy and maintain financial systems, reporting tools, and automation initiatives to improve process effectiveness.
Produce operational and performance reporting, translating data into actionable insights for leadership.
Support audit activities by ensuring documentation is well organized and readily available for review.
Oversee third‑party vendors as needed, including coordination and negotiation of commercial terms.
Provide guidance and development support to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing operations team.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a finance‑ or accounting‑related discipline, or equivalent professional background.
Seven or more years of experience supporting financial operations, accounting, or comparable functions.
Solid working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control frameworks.
Hands‑on experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, and related reporting tools.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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