Hire an Operations Manager in Utah

Operations Managers in Utah's finance and accounting sector oversee the operational processes that support financial accuracy: AP operations, AR operations, payroll operations, or shared services centers. This role combines process management, team leadership, and financial operations expertise. Recruiting Connection places operations leaders at Utah's most process-driven finance teams.

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Operations Manager Job Description

A Finance Operations Manager in Utah oversees the operational processes that support the accounting and finance function, typically AP, AR, payroll, or a combination in a shared services environment. They manage the team executing these processes, drive efficiency improvements, implement controls, and keep SLA compliance tight. In Utah's growing companies, this role often emerges when the volume of transactions outgrows the ability of senior accountants to manage operations alongside their analytical responsibilities.

  • Operational team management: AP clerks, AR specialists, payroll processors
  • Process workflow oversight and SLA and deadline compliance
  • Process improvement and automation opportunity implementation
  • Vendor relationship and escalation management in AP
  • Controls compliance across all transaction processing
  • Operational metrics reporting to finance leadership

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What to Look For in a Utah Operations Manager

  • 5-plus years of experience in financial operations: AP, AR, payroll, or shared services
  • Team leadership experience managing 3 to 10 person operational teams
  • Process improvement mindset. Lean or Six Sigma experience is a plus.
  • ERP proficiency in your operational environment
  • Strong communication skills. This role interfaces with vendors, customers, and leadership.
  • Utah base comp typically $65K to $95K. Shared services and process improvement experience command a premium.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A Controller owns accounting accuracy and financial reporting: the technical finance function. A Finance Operations Manager owns the operational processes that execute transactions: AP processing, AR collections, payroll runs. Controllers need CPAs. Operations Managers need process management expertise.

When transaction volume grows to the point where AP, AR, or payroll processing needs dedicated leadership separate from the accounting team. Common at $15M to $30M revenue in high-volume transaction businesses, or when shared services structures are implemented.

Lean process mapping and waste elimination are the most applicable. Six Sigma Green Belt experience is a differentiator. At minimum, the candidate should demonstrate specific examples of processes they have improved: reduced cycle times, better accuracy, or automation implemented.

With Recruiting Connection, expect a shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks. Operations managers with financial process backgrounds are in demand. Our proprietary database reaches candidates with shared services and process improvement experience across Utah.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$65K – $95K
Utah market rate. Shared services and process improvement experience command a premium. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Mid-Level
Type
Full-Time
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