Accounting Systems and Operations Manager

ABOUT YOU

The Manager, Accounting Systems and Operations leads the improvement, support, and 
functional use of the systems, data, and processes supporting the Accounting function. 
This role serves as the primary connection between Accounting and Technology, helping 
translate business needs into effective system and process solutions.

The Manager oversees accounting application priorities, reporting, data quality, process 
improvement, testing, documentation, and user adoption. This role partners closely with 
Accounting leaders, Technology teams, vendors, and other business functions to ensure 
systems such as Vista, Keystyle, Textura, etc. support accurate financial operations, strong 
controls, and continued business growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Serve as the functional Financial team owner and primary contact for accounting 
applications.
• Partner with Accounting leaders to identify system, reporting, data, and process 
needs.
• Translate business needs into requirements, workflows, priorities, and 
implementation plans for Technology teams and vendors.
• Develop and partner with IT Financial Team to maintain a roadmap for accounting 
system improvements, integrations, reporting, and automation.
• Lead the business side of accounting application implementations, enhancements, 
upgrades, testing, and adoption.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, reduce manual work, 
strengthen controls, and improve the user experience.
• Oversee accounting reporting and analytics, ensuring leaders have access to 
accurate and useful financial and operational information.
• Establish standards for accounting data quality, system use, documentation, and 
process ownership.
• Partner with Technology teams to support integrations, resolve system issues, and 
manage dependencies across applications.
• Coordinate issue prioritization and serve as an escalation point for complex 
accounting system and process concerns.
• Maintain process documentation, system procedures, training resources, and 
internal control documentation.
• Lead change management, communication, and training related to accounting 
systems and process changes.
• Lead and develop assigned accounting systems, operations, or analysis 
professionals.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business, or a 
related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. • Seven or more years of experience in accounting operations, accounting systems,  financial systems, business analysis, or a related field. • Experience leading accounting system implementations, enhancements,  integrations, or process-improvement initiatives. • Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial reporting, internal  controls, and data requirements. • Experience supporting enterprise accounting or ERP applications; experience with  Vista or Viewpoint is preferred. • Ability to translate accounting needs into clear functional and technical  requirements. • Experience with reporting, analytics, data validation, and process automation. • Strong project leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholdermanagement skills. • Experience leading team members or cross-functional project teams. • CPA, CMA, PMP, or another relevant certification is preferred