How to hire a manager, accounting operations

How to hire a manager, accounting operations, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager, accounting operations hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager, accounting operations job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, accounting operations
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the manager, accounting operations you need to hire. Certain manager, accounting operations roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A manager, accounting operations's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, managers, accounting operations from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of manager, accounting operations salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager, Accounting Operations	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager, Accounting Operations	Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.	$31-64
   Finance Controller	A financial controller is primarily in charge of the daily finance activities and accounting functions of a company. Their responsibilities typically revolve around preparing and organizing financial reports, analyzing data and looking out for any discrepancies or inconsistencies, and overseeing the company's overall revenues and expenditures... Show more	$34-75
   Accountant And Office Manager	An accountant/office manager is responsible for monitoring the organization's accounting records and financial reports, analyzing statistical information, and managing payroll processes. Accountant/office managers must have excellent knowledge of accounting disciplines and principles to perform accounting duties and train accounting staff of the accounting operations, overseeing account receivables, conducting bank reconciliations, and responding to the staff's inquiries and concerns... Show more	$16-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • CPA
   • Reconciliations
   • Payroll
   • Internal Controls
   • External Auditors
   • GAAP
   • Account Reconciliations
   • Process Improvement
   • SOX
   • Close Process
   • General Ledger Accounts
   • Oversight
   • Financial Reports

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a staff of accountants responsible for ensuring proper recording of billing transactions in accordance with GAAP revenue recognition guidelines.
   • Manage day-to-day accounting accuracy and monthly audit of reports using GAAP principals.
   • Initiate ongoing departmental projects to automate daily tasks which include the calculations for income distributions and the daily income account reconciliation.
   • Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations which contribute to the accuracy and reliability of the company's financial statements.
   • Cross functional project management for site changes impacting accounting and treasury process flows.
   • Facilitate month end close, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and various accruals and allocations.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager, accounting operations job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manager, accounting operations can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, managers, accounting operations' average salary in hawaii is 50% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers, accounting operations 51% less than senior-level managers, accounting operations.
   • Certifications. A manager, accounting operations with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manager, accounting operations's salary.

   Average manager, accounting operations salary

   $94,755yearly

   $45.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager, accounting operations salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average manager, accounting operations salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$110,829	$53
   2	California	$108,933	$52
   3	Connecticut	$103,285	$50
   4	Ohio	$102,163	$49
   5	Pennsylvania	$97,911	$47
   6	Nevada	$97,640	$47
   7	Massachusetts	$97,252	$47
   8	Virginia	$92,627	$45
   9	New Jersey	$90,097	$43
   10	Illinois	$88,593	$43
   11	Maryland	$87,656	$42
   12	Wisconsin	$86,897	$42
   13	District of Columbia	$84,760	$41
   14	Alabama	$81,226	$39
   15	Texas	$79,171	$38
   16	Alaska	$78,653	$38
   17	South Carolina	$78,533	$38
   18	Georgia	$76,786	$37
   19	Colorado	$74,187	$36
   20	Iowa	$72,927	$35

   Average manager, accounting operations salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$124,831	$60.01	18
   2	Bed Bath & Beyond	$123,626	$59.44
   3	OpenTable	$112,247	$53.96
   4	Autodesk	$106,335	$51.12	6
   5	KAYAK	$105,717	$50.83
   6	Salesforce	$105,078	$50.52	7
   7	Tallgrass Energy	$102,624	$49.34
   8	Post Holdings	$101,824	$48.95	12
   9	Regeneron	$100,277	$48.21	6
   10	Genuine Parts	$100,150	$48.15	13
   11	Oaktree Capital Management	$99,501	$47.84	2
   12	All Web Leads	$99,045	$47.62
   13	Marriott International	$98,867	$47.53	194
   14	America First Credit Union	$97,116	$46.69
   15	Kemin	$95,656	$45.99
   16	Riot Games	$95,547	$45.94
   17	Northern Trust	$94,043	$45.21	5
   18	Wisconsin Institutes of Certified Public Accountants	$92,477	$44.46
   19	VIVA USA	$92,042	$44.25
   20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$91,727	$44.10	28

4. Writing a manager, accounting operations job description

   A good manager, accounting operations job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a manager, accounting operations job description:

   Manager, accounting operations job description example

   The Ops Accounting Manager provides full leadership and supervisory responsibility. Provides operational/service leadership and direction to team(s). Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge through provision of value-added perspectives or advisory services. May contribute to the development of new techniques, models and plans within area of expertise. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Generally has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness of end results and shared responsibility for planning and budgets. Work affects an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family. Full supervisory responsibility, ensuring motivation and development of team through professional leadership to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations as well as direction of daily tasks and responsibilities.
   Responsibilities:
   
   * Supervises the daily work flow of loans and issues relating to Customer Services. Serve as liaison to investors/regulatory agencies and internal units to resolve issues and mitigate risk.
   * Routinely handles exceptional / unusual issues that are complex in nature and of substantial departmental impact.
   * Manage the intake of Custom remediation activity to resolve prior to transformation.
   * Shares responsibility for budget and planning.
   * Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes recommendations for yearend distribution of rating, promotions, terminations, etc.
   * Determines hiring to ensure adequate staffing
   * Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
   * Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
   * Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
   * Ability to manage teams.
   * Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   * 5-8 years of experience
   * Familiarity with Accounting practices
   * Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
   * Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
   * Self-motivated and detail oriented
   * Proven influencing and relationship management skills
   * Proactive leadership and motivational skills
   
   Education:
   
   * Bachelors degree

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find managers, accounting operations for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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   • Post your manager, accounting operations job on Zippia to find and recruit manager, accounting operations candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit managers, accounting operations, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, accounting operations

   Once you've decided on a perfect manager, accounting operations candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new manager, accounting operations first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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