Director – Accounting Operations

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP and AR teams, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and improvement.
• Provide strategic direction for department operations, aligning with organizational goals and best practices.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Financial Reporting/Compliance:

• Oversee period close processes for AR and AP, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analyses, and variance reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate quarterly reviews and annual audits, including bank audits and appraisals.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement:

• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risk in AR/AP transactions.
• Drive automation and process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in financial operations.
• Lead or support special projects related to financial systems enhancements, new system implementations, and process standardization.

Cash Management & Business Collaboration:

• Ensure effective cash management by overseeing AR collections, AP payments, and working capital optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business growth, vendor negotiations, and customer relationships
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external business partners to address financial and operational challenges

Qualification & Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to lead teams in a shared services or multi-entity environment.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive change, and implement process improvements.
• Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with accounting systems, ERP platforms, and financial automation tools.
• Office-based role with occasional travel as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial systems management.
• Experience leading shared services or multi-entity accounting operations preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.

EQUIPMENT USED

• ERP and financial accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent).
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau preferred).

Benefits

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