Assistant Manager, Claims & Grants Processing in Oak Brook, Illinois at Lions Clubs International

We’re in the business of Good.
Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are
serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions
International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’
service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their
community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved.

Here's how you can help -- we are currently looking for an Assistant Manager - Claims & Grant Processing to
join our team, rise to the challenge of empowering service, and fill a vital role in our Finance Division team. As an assistant manager, you'll manage the expense claim and grants processing functions as well as compliance across Finance and Operations – ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Lions International Board Policy. This role will focus primarily on accuracy of processing, by ensuring processes are stream-lined and appropriate measures are in place to maintain (internal) financial controls and quality control. You'll assist the Accounting Manager and Controller in the annual audit, including coordination of work papers and analysis. You'll also coordinate and collaborate with the Information Technology Division to implement new software platforms/upgrades as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Manages employees within the immediate team, Responsibilities include assigning work/projects, review of work product, processes, and financial controls. Development and performance management of direct reports at HQ.
• Monitors department productivity and quality standards; and resolves operational issues.
• Monitors improvements to processes, procedures, internal controls and operational practices for the Compliance department and other finance and operational areas.
• Reports metrics/measurement for processes and productivity within Claims, Compliance, Grants Administration and other areas of finance/operations as needed.
• Maintains District Budgets, and other Expense budgets (ID’s, PID’s) as required. Maintains and communicates reporting, trends and analysis on budgets/spend.
• Maintains information systems such as databases or other programs to manage department information.
• Maintains quality services by recommending, following and enforcing department and organization standards.
• Assist with processing and problem-solving if volumes/queries become un-manageable for the team.
• Prepare and/or review reports or other data as necessary to communicate and evaluate information/metrics on a regular basis.
• Takes on department projects as these arise
• Serves as advisor and/or provides technical/ supervisory support to others within the finance and operations teams as needed -- educating staff on department polices and procedures.
• Collaborates with other departments across the organization to identify and address opportunities for streamlining and/or improving financial and/or operational processes.
• Develops and recommends operational standards, policy and/or procedures with guidance from department manager.
• Develops and administers programs and processes to improve the financial control and compliance environment.
• Analyzes costs and benefits of alternative projects and chooses those that fit association objectives best.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and training sessions, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations as appropriate to field and where necessary.
• Disseminates information used in decision-making by the Board or a committee of the Board.
• Ensures compliance with headquarter human resources policies and procedures
• Develops and/or recommends updates to standards and/or policy, including Board Policy, where appropriate, to improve Compliance standards by members and/or staff
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

We’re Looking for Someone With:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred. High school diploma with an equivalent combination of experience will be considered.
• 2 years of supervisory/people management experience in any space
• 5 years of experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• A process/solutions-driven mindset.
• CPA Certification preferred.
• Salesforce and/or SAP experience a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.

Compensation: Exempt: $65,000-70,000

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Lions International has excellent benefits for you and your family. We believe in a balanced work-life and have programs and benefit plans to support our employees, such as:

• Three weeks paid time off
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules (3 days per week in office).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401K with employer match
• Reimbursable training
• Casual dress

We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals –regardless of background,
identity, or lived experience – feel welcomed, respected and empowered to serve. Our strength
comes from the diversity of our members and staff, and the inclusive spirit that unites us in service.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to
sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.