The Global Marsh Advisory Accounting team is responsible for accounting and financial reporting.  Marsh Advisory Consultants provide a wide array of services and expertise to help clients understand, measure, and respond to risk, as well as recover from any losses. 

We are currently seeking candidates for the Senior Analyst - Accounting Operations position based in our Urbandale, Iowa office. 

What can you expect?

Continual Challenge – Work in a fast-paced environment in a company with strong values.

Visibility – Own the financials and have detailed involvement in the business.

Opportunity – Lead change through superior financial management.

Team Culture – Collaborative group of top-notch professionals and stakeholders around the globe.

What is in it for you?

Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholders

Excellent opportunities for long-term growth within the company

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and generous paid time off

We will count on you to:

Ensure proper controls and procedures are being met, by partnering with the India hub, the vendor providing our billing and reconciliation services.   

Monitor resource levels and quality of work related to the India hub. 

Make certain all Billing and Reconciliation Specialists are properly trained and using the systems efficiently and effectively. 

Hire, train, mentor, and supervise US based Marsh Advisory finance team members.      

Review documentation monthly and update as needed. 

Maintain client, contract/project information, and colleague information in the system of record.   

Maintain billing procedures. 

Own the accuracy of monthly invoices to our clients and internal/external revenue allocations. 

Continue to streamline processes, as well as create and communicate standardized procedures and policies to adhere to SOX and enable more efficient processes.

Develop effective solutions to business challenges.

Coordinate monthly financial reporting for distribution to the global audience.   

Prepare client, project, or client-specific ad hoc analyses. 

Assist business colleagues with questions and problems related to time recording and cost entry.

Support the Specialist - Accounting Operations with the development of new processes and procedures.

Manage projects from the implementation of new software modules to capturing and storing additional timekeeper, client and project data for teams assigned. 

Partner with technology resources in the development and support of systems.

What you need to have:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

3 – 5 years of accounting experience

Leadership experience preferred

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and ability to interact with both clients and colleagues in a fast-moving professional team environment.

Strong financial and analytical skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel knowledge.

What makes you stand out:

Experience with direct supervision, leadership, and mentoring of individual contributors within an Accounting Operations structure.

Experience leading and partnering with colleagues in multiple locations.

The ability to manage complex business process issues, resolving conflicts as well as complex problems and ensure on-time delivery.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries.  With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter  develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer  delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.