Head of Accounting Operations

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COMPANY

Allspring Global Investments™ is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible.  Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit  About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It’s also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

POSITION

Oversee a team of corporate accounting and operations professionals responsible for reconciliations, general accounting functions (fixed assets, leases, general accruals, corporate accounting, billing operations, payroll operations, and ledger management). In this role, you will lead a team of operational accountants to meet standards of excellence with assigned responsibilities as well as support for internal teams and ongoing enhancements to controls. Manager should have a minimum of 10 years of experience managing accounting operations teams, preferably in asset management and/or fund accounting functions and a track record of increasing responsibility.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.

Location(s): Charlotte, NC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of corporate accounting operations professionals responsible for daily/monthly/quarterly corporate accounting operations functions, including fixed assets, leases, general accruals, corporate accounting, billing operations, payroll operations, and ledger management functions.
• Responsible for the month/quarter/year-end close process and related controls and audit support.
• Responsible for interfacing with business partners across the organization, inclusive of the financial reporting and accounting, finance, technology, risk, and accounts payable teams.
• Support staff with training, coaching and skills development. Lead the team to strive for service excellence, continual improvement and a team approach.
• Escalate issues to resolve discrepancies timely.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk, increase efficiencies and collaborate with others to make meaningful positive change

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 plus years of accounting operations management experience, with 2+ years leading teams
• Demonstrated time management, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management.
• Proven ability to identify operational risks and implement appropriate controls risk
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and execution excellence.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in leading other mid- and back-office roles such as trade support, accounts payable, intercompany processing, treasury, portfolio operations, or other related fields.
• Advanced experience with Excel.

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Base Pay Range:  $175,000 - $200,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.