[Hiring] Accounting Operations Manager @IA

Role Description

The Accounting Operations Manager leads the company's day-to-day transactional accounting operations, with primary responsibility for:

• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable administration
• Cash application
• Payment execution
• Expense administration
• Working-capital processes
• Related controls

The role manages and improves the processes that feed the general ledger, ensuring transactions are accurate, timely, well controlled, and scalable.

Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this manager partners closely with:

• General Accounting
• FP&A
• Regional Finance
• Studio operations
• Project teams
• External business partners

The role is expected to combine strong operational leadership with a continuous-improvement mindset, using ERP functionality, automation, and disciplined process design to reduce manual work and improve service, control, and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years progressive experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting operations, or finance operations, including demonstrated supervisory and process-ownership responsibility.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems, banking portals, payment platforms, expense tools, and AP/AR automation or workflow solutions; experience improving or implementing finance processes and systems is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, payment controls, cash application, collections, aging management, vendor onboarding, expense administration, audit support, segregation of duties, and 1099 compliance.
• Detailed understanding of General Ledger accounting with Project Ledger experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operating data and aging trends, resolve discrepancies, identify root causes, and translate findings into practical process improvements.
• Strong people-leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Corporate Accounting, Regional Finance, project teams, Operations, vendors, clients, and senior leadership.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Vantage) and Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to drive process improvements and support operational changes.
• Familiarity with architecture, design, or professional services industry preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities