Accounting Operations Manager

Accounting Operations Manager

Downtown Indianapolis, IN 46204
Downtown Louisville, KY 40202
Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hybrid schedule (2 days work from home)
$90,000 – $110,000 base salary

A professional services organization is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations and lead a team of accounting professionals. This role is available in Indianapolis, Louisville, or Cincinnati and is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys managing workflows, people, and process improvement in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance


• Manage and develop an accounting team, ideally overseeing 3 or more direct reports


• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end close activities


• Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, and reports


• Establish and improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiencies


• Collaborate with finance, leadership, and other internal stakeholders


• Support audits and ensure proper documentation and controls are maintained


• Serve as a resource for accounting policy interpretation and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required)


• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience


• Prior people management or supervisory experience, preferably with 3+ direct reports


• Strong understanding of core accounting operations and internal controls


• Experience improving processes and managing accounting workflows


• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel


• Strong communication and leadership skills

Compensation & Opportunity

• Base salary range of $90K–$110K, depending on experience


• Hybrid work model with 2 days remote per week


• Choice of three major Midwest downtown office locations


• Leadership role with operational ownership and team impact


• Stable organization with long‑term growth potential