Sr. Supervisor - Accounting Operations
Buckingham Search
- Itasca, IL
Reporting to the Director, Accounting Operations, the Sr. Supervisor – Accounting Operations is a key member of the Insurance Accounting Operations team. This individual leads a team of accounting business analysts responsible for leading and participating in technology automation and process improvement initiatives, internal control monitoring, and various internal and external reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with project managers to develop requirements, design, test and implement technology automation and process improvement initiatives
- Direct, review and approve project and process business requirements and testing results
- Analyze and evaluate business processes and recommend actions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies
- Design, prepare and/or review written procedures and process flows that meet internal control requirements
- Prepare or review internal control and financial information requests
- Oversee the development of meaningful Accounting Operations and project metrics
- Assist other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that impact Accounting Operations
- Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and career planning, and maintaining strong associate relationships
- Partner with and monitor 3rd party service providers
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external business partners
- Perform or lead special projects as assigned
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1-3 years supervisory experience
- Experience leading projects and process improvement initiatives
- Experience with accounting systems (e.g. SAP, BlacklinePower BI)
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)
- Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of interpersonal, critical thinking/analytical, and organization skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment
Preferred:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Six Sigma, Lean, or PMP certification
- Insurance industry experience
Posted On: Thursday, March 9, 2023