Assistant Manager, Claims & Grants Processing

Lions International•Oak Brook, IL

12d•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world, with 1.4 million members serving locally and globally. The international association supports its members and clubs with over 300 staff members working on tools and technology to enhance service. This role is within the Finance Division and focuses on managing expense claim and grants processing functions, as well as compliance across Finance and Operations. The primary focus is on the accuracy of processing, streamlining processes, and implementing measures for internal financial controls and quality control. The role will also assist the Accounting Manager and Controller in the annual audit, coordinate work papers and analysis, and collaborate with the Information Technology Division on software implementation and upgrades.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred. High school diploma with an equivalent combination of experience will be considered.
2 years of supervisory/people management experience in any space.
5 years of experience in accounting and/or finance.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
A process/solutions-driven mindset.
Proficiency in MS Office products.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

CPA Certification preferred.
Salesforce and/or SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages employees within the immediate team, including assigning work/projects, review of work product, processes, and financial controls.
Development and performance management of direct reports at HQ.
Monitors department productivity and quality standards; and resolves operational issues.
Monitors improvements to processes, procedures, internal controls and operational practices for the Compliance department and other finance and operational areas.
Reports metrics/measurement for processes and productivity within Claims, Compliance, Grants Administration and other areas of finance/operations as needed.
Maintains District Budgets, and other Expense budgets (ID’s, PID’s) as required.
Maintains and communicates reporting, trends and analysis on budgets/spend.
Maintains information systems such as databases or other programs to manage department information.
Maintains quality services by recommending, following and enforcing department and organization standards.
Assist with processing and problem-solving if volumes/queries become un-manageable for the team.
Prepare and/or review reports or other data as necessary to communicate and evaluate information/metrics on a regular basis.
Takes on department projects as these arise.
Serves as advisor and/or provides technical/ supervisory support to others within the finance and operations teams as needed -- educating staff on department polices and procedures.
Collaborates with other departments across the organization to identify and address opportunities for streamlining and/or improving financial and/or operational processes.
Develops and recommends operational standards, policy and/or procedures with guidance from department manager.
Develops and administers programs and processes to improve the financial control and compliance environment.
Analyzes costs and benefits of alternative projects and chooses those that fit association objectives best.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and training sessions, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations as appropriate to field and where necessary.
Disseminates information used in decision-making by the Board or a committee of the Board.
Ensures compliance with headquarter human resources policies and procedures.
Develops and/or recommends updates to standards and/or policy, including Board Policy, where appropriate, to improve Compliance standards by members and/or staff.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned.