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POSITION SUMMARY
This is advanced professional accounting and supervisory work in the application of accounting principles and methods in the preparation, maintenance, analysis and control of financial records. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising a large staff of subordinate professional accountants and clerical employees engaged in accounting work for complex fiscal activities. Emphasis of the work is on supervision of major fiscal operations for a department including developing procedures and techniques necessary to carry out financial activities, preparation of budgets, accounting for revenues and disbursements, and preparation of complex fiscal reports. Responsibilities include coordinating accounting activities with other governmental accounting units and implementation of specialized accounting systems and reports. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and professional knowledge of accounting principles, theories and practices as well as knowledge of governmental accounting procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel through review of records and reports for adherence to established accounting principles, practices and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative or professional superior who reviews work for attainment of desired results, adherence to professional accounting standards and program effectiveness. Completed work is also subject to periodic internal and external audit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate professional and clerical employees in a large accounting operation engaged in recording and classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers and other fiscal records, preparing and analyzing periodic financial statements, reports, summaries, schedules and tabulations, revenue and expenditure reporting, budgetary calculations, recording accounts receivable and accounts payable, and bank account reconciliations.
- Develops and supervises the installation of new and revised accounting systems and procedures in order to improve efficiency in financial reporting, coordinates efforts with other departmental officials.
- Assists internal auditors and outside auditors in the examination of departmental accounting activities and preparation of audit working papers; initiates corrective action as the result of audit findings to improve financial operations, statements and controls.
- Assists agencies funded under Federal grants with preparation of audit responses to reports generated by internal and external auditors; visits agencies and reviews exceptions noted by auditors and reviews agency responses for completeness and advises on additional required information.
- Prepares and coordinates department budget requests; reviews preparation of specialized budget documents; supervises the preparation of a variety of complex financial statements requiring considerable knowledge of computerized accounting systems and departmental operations; assists subordinates with difficult or unusual problems.
- Assigns and supervises pre-audits of all invoices submitted as direct payment bills to determine validity, purpose of expenditure and proper appropriation coding.
- Provides for and supervises the maintenance of the general ledger including the posting of journal entries from subsidiary ledger accounts and preparation of the balance sheet.
- Coordinates accounting activities with other departmental operations and other county departments; trains subordinates; assists in making decisions on the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices, office management, and the development, installation and maintenance of government accounting systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the sources of information, accounting techniques and organization of information used in the preparation of fiscal reports, statements, schedules and summaries.
- Thorough knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the preparation of detailed and complex accounting statements and documents. Thorough knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to financial records of county departments and agencies funded by Federal grants.
- Thorough knowledge of the financial and operating activities of the department or agency of assignment.
- Considerable knowledge of the general principles of public financial administration including budgetary processes and reporting requirements.
- Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment.
- Ability to supervise a large staff of professional and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to analyze complex accounting processes and problems and make changes to improve operations and resolve problems.
- Ability to supervise preparation of complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of considerable complexity.
- Ability to design, develop and supervise the implementation of revised and new accounting procedures, techniques and systems.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex governmental procedures and regulations related to accounting requirements applicable to the organization of assignment.
- Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily office-based, with potential for remote or hybrid work (as approved by Manager), depending on organizational policy, position, and job duties. These arrangements are subject to change at any time.
NOTE
This description is a representative summary of major job duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Recruitment Notes
POSITION SUMMARY
This is advanced professional accounting and supervisory work in the application of accounting principles and methods in the preparation, maintenance, analysis and control of financial records. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising a large staff of subordinate professional accountants and clerical employees engaged in accounting work for complex fiscal activities. Emphasis of the work is on supervision of major fiscal operations for a department including developing procedures and techniques necessary to carry out financial activities, preparation of budgets, accounting for revenues and disbursements, and preparation of complex fiscal reports. Responsibilities include coordinating accounting activities with other governmental accounting units and implementation of specialized accounting systems and reports. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and professional knowledge of accounting principles, theories and practices as well as knowledge of governmental accounting procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel through review of records and reports for adherence to established accounting principles, practices and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative or professional superior who reviews work for attainment of desired results, adherence to professional accounting standards and program effectiveness. Completed work is also subject to periodic internal and external audit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate professional and clerical employees in a large accounting operation engaged in recording and classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers and other fiscal records, preparing and analyzing periodic financial statements, reports, summaries, schedules and tabulations, revenue and expenditure reporting, budgetary calculations, recording accounts receivable and accounts payable, and bank account reconciliations.
- Develops and supervises the installation of new and revised accounting systems and procedures in order to improve efficiency in financial reporting, coordinates efforts with other departmental officials.
- Assists internal auditors and outside auditors in the examination of departmental accounting activities and preparation of audit working papers; initiates corrective action as the result of audit findings to improve financial operations, statements and controls.
- Assists agencies funded under Federal grants with preparation of audit responses to reports generated by internal and external auditors; visits agencies and reviews exceptions noted by auditors and reviews agency responses for completeness and advises on additional required information.
- Prepares and coordinates department budget requests; reviews preparation of specialized budget documents; supervises the preparation of a variety of complex financial statements requiring considerable knowledge of computerized accounting systems and departmental operations; assists subordinates with difficult or unusual problems.
- Assigns and supervises pre-audits of all invoices submitted as direct payment bills to determine validity, purpose of expenditure and proper appropriation coding.
- Provides for and supervises the maintenance of the general ledger including the posting of journal entries from subsidiary ledger accounts and preparation of the balance sheet.
- Coordinates accounting activities with other departmental operations and other county departments; trains subordinates; assists in making decisions on the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices, office management, and the development, installation and maintenance of government accounting systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the sources of information, accounting techniques and organization of information used in the preparation of fiscal reports, statements, schedules and summaries.
- Thorough knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the preparation of detailed and complex accounting statements and documents. Thorough knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to financial records of county departments and agencies funded by Federal grants.
- Thorough knowledge of the financial and operating activities of the department or agency of assignment.
- Considerable knowledge of the general principles of public financial administration including budgetary processes and reporting requirements.
- Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment.
- Ability to supervise a large staff of professional and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to analyze complex accounting processes and problems and make changes to improve operations and resolve problems.
- Ability to supervise preparation of complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of considerable complexity.
- Ability to design, develop and supervise the implementation of revised and new accounting procedures, techniques and systems.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex governmental procedures and regulations related to accounting requirements applicable to the organization of assignment.
- Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily office-based, with potential for remote or hybrid work (as approved by Manager), depending on organizational policy, position, and job duties. These arrangements are subject to change at any time.
NOTE
This description is a representative summary of major job duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
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- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting operations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 5 or more years of progressive accounting or finance operations experience
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA preferred
- Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger functions
- Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial reporting standards
Tips for Your Accounting Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Hiring managers for this role want to see measurable operational wins, not just duties. Replace vague statements with outcomes like cycle time reductions, error rate drops, or close process improvements you led directly.
Highlight your ERP and automation fluency
Postings frequently require hands-on experience with specific platforms like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle. Name the systems you've configured or administered, not just used, to separate yourself from candidates with surface-level exposure.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists accounting operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your team size experience
Accounting operations roles differ sharply between a 300-person company and a 3,000-person one. Filter your search by company size and tailor your resume to show leadership scope that matches, since hiring managers screen for fit here quickly.
Prepare a controls and compliance story for interviews
Interviewers for this role almost always probe your experience with internal controls, audit readiness, and SOX compliance if the company is public. Prepare two or three specific examples of control gaps you identified and closed.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify direct reports, systems ownership, and cross-functional authority. Accounting operations titles vary widely in actual responsibility, and what you agree to now defines your leverage in the next performance review.
Accounting Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most accounting operations managers?
Amazon, Axon, and Deloitte are hiring the most accounting operations managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large enterprises and high-growth mid-market companies undergoing finance transformation or ERP migrations.
How many accounting operations manager jobs are remote?
About 61% of accounting operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends in finance and accounting roles. Sub-functions like AP automation oversight, financial reporting coordination, and systems administration tend to be the most remote-eligible, while roles requiring on-site team supervision or close coordination with plant or warehouse operations lean toward in-person.
How do you become an accounting operations manager?
Start by building a foundation in core accounting functions, typically through roles in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger. Develop ERP proficiency and pursue a CPA or similar credential to strengthen your candidacy. Move into a supervisory or team lead role to build management experience, then position yourself for manager-level openings by demonstrating ownership of a process, system, or reporting cycle.
Can you get an accounting operations manager job with limited experience?
Yes, some companies hire candidates into this role from a senior accountant or accounting supervisor background, particularly at smaller organizations where the operations scope is narrower. Focus on demonstrating ownership of a full accounting process end to end, familiarity with at least one ERP platform, and any experience coordinating across teams. A CPA in progress also helps offset a shorter management history.
What does the accounting operations manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your operations experience and team background. A technical or case round often tests your knowledge of close processes, controls, or systems configuration. Final rounds typically include a panel with finance leadership or cross-functional stakeholders who assess your ability to drive process change and communicate with non-accounting teams.
Where can I find and apply to accounting operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to accounting operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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