Accounting Operations Manager

The Los Angeles Times, 2300

E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America

Posted Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

The Accounting Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and transactional accounting processes that support revenue integrity, data accuracy, and operational efficiency. This role provides leadership to accounting and operational support teams, ensuring accurate billing, cash application, revenue and expense reporting, reconciliations, and audit readiness.

This position plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting financial reporting, and driving process improvements across accounting and operational workflows in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

• Provide day-to-day leadership, including performance management, coaching, and professional development to ensure a high-performing team.
• Manage team workload, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet deadlines and service-level expectations.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Serve as a senior point of escalation for complex operational and financial issues, providing strategic guidance and resolution.
• Oversee transactional accounting processes, including billing, cash application, refunds, credits, and account reconciliations.
• Perform and review daily, weekly, and period-end reconciliations, including bank activity, credit card transactions, ACH, and other payment transactions.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and responding to audit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support continuous improvement of control environments.
• Monitor financial transactions to identify irregularities or potential risk; partner with leadership to implement corrective and preventative controls.
• Analyze trends and recommend process improvements to mitigate risk and improve accuracy.
• Lead system and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.
• Conduct root cause analysis on operational or financial issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop and maintain Excel and Google Sheet solutions to automate workflows to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Customer Operations, and external vendors to resolve issues and improve systems and processes.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure documentation is current and audit-ready.
• Train team members on processes, systems, and updates to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Utilize appropriate tools, systems, and best practices to achieve business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting operations, finance, revenue operations, or a high-volume transactional environment.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience, including managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong background in reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and financial operations, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams through change, including process improvements, system implementations, or organizational transformation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and process automation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify risks, evaluate root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, influence…