Operational Accounting Manager

IMEG Consultants•Rock Island, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operational Accounting Manager oversees the production accounting business cycle for Client Service Teams (CST) while working closely with the Director of Operational Accounting and the Department Management Group to support the company’s financial success and goals.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting transaction flows and understanding of their implication and application to the financial statements of IMEG
Knowledge of economic principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Knowledge of professional services business model and practice, specifically as they apply to an engineering consulting services firm
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to see details at close range
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Advanced in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent required
10+ years of experience as an accountant or business management role required
Experience with MIS and accounting systems including Deltek VantagePoint and Elevia

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise Financial Business Manager (FBM) positions, their performance effectiveness, job satisfaction, and monitors the workload of each Financial Business Unit (FBU) to ensure corporate wide billing effectiveness
Work with the FBM and Team Financial Assistants (TFA) to monitor the accurate and timely billing of clients for the services provided by IMEG
Work closely with Client Service Teams (CST) to ensure open communication and transparency
Actively participate in process reviews and multidisciplinary committees to identify opportunities for improvement within the operational accounting process and enable a more efficient and effective delivery system to the client
Assist the Director of Financial Accounting and Director of Operational Accounting in the preparation for the annual financial statement audit including assisting with information requests from the auditor
Assist the Mergers and Acquisition Team, Director of Operational Accounting and Chief Financial Officer with acquisitions
Interact with corporate leadership, managers and team leaders when necessary
Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and project/client related material
Ability to travel up to 30% with occasional overnight stays
Other duties as assigned