Accounting Operations Manager – Strategic Initiatives & Business Operations
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accenturefederalservices Accounting Operations Manager – Strategic Initiatives & Business Operations
Description
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented leader to partner with Accounting Operations leadership in driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and business performance across a large-scale shared services organization.
Reporting to the Accounting Operations Director, this individual will partner closely with Accounting Operations leadership to translate organization priorities into actionable plans, lead cross-functional initiatives, support acquisitions and new business efforts, develop operational reporting and analytics, and support workforce planning, process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
The successful candidate will help establish a structured approach to identifying, prioritizing, and implementing operational improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity, and scalability, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve the employee and customer experience.
The Work
- Lead and manage special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional efforts across Accounting Operations, driving execution and accountability for results.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Accounting Operations leadership, supporting the execution of organizational priorities and business objectives.
- Support acquisitions, organizational integrations, and new business initiatives by coordinating operational readiness activities, process alignment, staffing support, and transition planning.
- Partner with Accounting Operations leaders to drive operational excellence initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, compliance, customer experience, and employee engagement.
- Facilitate the identification, evaluation, prioritization, and implementation of process improvement opportunities across Accounting Operations.
- Develop and maintain a structured roadmap of operational excellence, automation, AI, and technology enhancement initiatives aligned with business objectives. Partner with teams and stakeholders to execute these initiatives.
- Analyze operational performance, including transaction volumes, productivity, capacity and service levels, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations that drive continuous improvement and business results.
- Support workforce planning activities, including staffing assessments, capacity planning, recruiting coordination, and organizational readiness.
- Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, communication, and culture-building activities across Accounting Operations.
- Lead project governance, milestone tracking, action item management, and executive communications for key initiatives.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence throughout Accounting Operations.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree
- Costpoint and Concur experience
- Strong finance and operations background with a comprehensive understanding of accounting operations and shared services.
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience across multiple finance operations functions, including areas such as billing, accounts payable, and time and expense, including at least 5 years in management or leadership role
- Broad understanding of accounting operations, business operations, and project management.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and strategic initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Experience developing executive-level presentations, reports, dashboards, and business communications.
- Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and manage projects across organizational boundaries.
- Experience supporting workforce planning, staffing, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development initiatives.
- Experience evaluating, prioritizing, and implementing automation, AI, and technology-enabled business solutions.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and other reporting and analytics tools.
What you need
- Experience working in a government contracting environment.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale business transitions.
- Experience supporting large, shared services or operational organizations.
- Experience leading organizational change management, business transformation, or digital modernization initiatives.
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$101,700—$204,400 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Many AFS positions require US citizenship. Please indicate your citizenship status so we can determine eligibility for specific roles. optional
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (for example, H-1B visa status)?
- Have you entered into a non-disclosure or non-compete agreement or understanding of any kind?
- Have you worked at Accenture in the past?
- How did you hear about us?
- Do you hold a security clearance?
- At your current employer, are you currently working on a project with Accenture or have you worked on a project with Accenture in the past 24 months?
- Are you a current employee of the U.S. Government (including the U.S. Congress or military) or any state or local government? This includes entities owned or controlled by the U.S. Federal Government, such as Amtrak, the United States Postal Service, and USAID. Please answer “Yes” if you are currently employed, or if you have accepted a “Fork in the Road” offer, separated with a Deferred Retirement Plan, or are on administrative leave pending separation from the Government.
- Will you be serving as enlisted personnel in either the Reserves or the National Guard while working for AFS?
- Were you an employee of the U.S. Government (including U.S. Congress or military) or any state or local government within the past 10 years? This includes entities owned or controlled by the U.S. Federal Government, such as Amtrak, the United States Postal Service, and USAID (see list of exceptions below).
- Do you have any family members or people you have close relationships with who work for Accenture Federal Services?
- Affirmation