Accounting Operations Manager

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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The Accounting Operations Manager is a results-driven individual who collaborates and supports the accounting team in efforts to drive departmental efficiencies and effectiveness to a best-in-class level. This role will work with the accounting operations team to discover inefficiencies in business processes and then determine the best ways to bring business methods in line with the organization's goals.

What you will do:

• Manage the development of finance and accounting project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Support and manage key areas of acquisition process across accounting departments.
• Manage the governance process to execute projects and deliver on goals
• Support the accounting operations team to ensure all projects are delivered timely, within scope and within budget.
• Build strong relationships across the finance ecosystem to understand current state and assist in the development of recommendations for improved operations.
• Manage continuous improvement projects in the delivery of accounting services in order to meet the needs of the accounting department.
• Manage and participate in the effective implementation and communication of accounting programs, providing visibility of key milestones and progress.
• Exhibit effective verbal and written communication skills to ensure flow of information up and down the chain of authority.
• Work collaboratively with department management to ensure performance goals are attained and met.
• Align with and contribute to department efforts to deploy, adopt and utilize available technology tools to increase the department's effectiveness and efficiencies
• Act as a point of contact for questions and concerns regarding processes and project status
• Exhibit effective time management and organizational skills.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• CPA license and relevant master's degree preferred
• Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills required
• Ability to build relationships internally as well as externally
• Excellent communication, including strong presentation skills

What will set you apart:

• 7+ years of operations, process and accounting and/or finance experience strongly desired
• Demonstrated ability to work within a highly collaborative business environment
• Project/process management experience
• Experience with accounting department operations and technologies, including but not limited to: financial reporting, financial planning and analysis and general ledger systems (SAP)
• Possession of a continuous improvement mindset and approach
• Ability to coordinate and manage cross-functional projects
• Strong consultative and solution oriented mindset, treating everyone as a preferred customer
• Organizationally savvy and diplomatic, understanding culture, climate and ways of working across an organization; ability to read people and navigate relationships
• Ability to manage ambiguity, risk, and changing direction of projects
• Creative and critical thinker and problem solver who is not afraid to challenge status quo
• Ability to support business results through strategic thinking, effective and creative problem solving skills and diverse views

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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