Accounting Operations Manager

Wills Group, Inc•La Plata, MD

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Operations Manager will oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets, ensuring the accurate preparation and review of financial statements and reports. Additionally, this role will manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously while providing strong leadership to the Accounting Operations team. How You’ll Make an Impact Drive accuracy, timeliness, and scalability of the Accounts Payable and Fixed Asset functions, ensuring month-end close deadlines are consistently met with minimal post-close adjustments. Strengthen internal controls over procure-to-pay and capital asset lifecycles, reducing audit findings, duplicate payments, and capitalization errors. Lead, develop, and retain high-performing AP and Fixed Asset teams through clear expectations, training, and process ownership, improving engagement and reducing turnover in high-risk workstreams. Optimize AP workflows and payment processes through AP payment system efficiencies Oversee capitalization, depreciation, impairment, and retirement of fixed assets in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies. Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, IT, and FP&A to align purchasing, capital planning, and asset tracking with financial systems and reporting needs. Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities (e.g., invoice intake, approvals, asset tracking) to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and scale with business growth. Establish and monitor KPIs for AP and Fixed Assets (e.g., invoice cycle time, aging, capitalization accuracy, asset utilization), using data to drive continuous improvement. Support internal and external audits by maintaining clear documentation, reconciliations, and support for AP transactions and fixed asset balances. Act as a subject matter expert for AP and fixed asset accounting, providing guidance on complex transactions, policy interpretation, and system changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA strongly desired.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with direct responsibility for Accounts Payable and/or Fixed Assets.
3+ years of people management experience, including leading teams in a transactional or operational accounting environment.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated experience in fixed asset accounting (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairments).
Hands-on experience managing end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, vendor maintenance, payment runs, and AP close activities.
Experience supporting month-end close and preparing or reviewing account reconciliations related to AP and fixed assets.
Strong capability in working with technology, including proficiency with large scale ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
Proven ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage risk in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.
Authorization to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship or C2C opportunities not available at this time).
Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check, including credit check, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience with company systems applicable to Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets including PDI, Sage, Medius and Project Mates.
Strong leadership and coaching skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to design, document, and maintain internal controls in a SOX or audit-supported environment.

Responsibilities

Drive accuracy, timeliness, and scalability of the Accounts Payable and Fixed Asset functions
Strengthen internal controls over procure-to-pay and capital asset lifecycles
Lead, develop, and retain high-performing AP and Fixed Asset teams
Optimize AP workflows and payment processes through AP payment system efficiencies
Oversee capitalization, depreciation, impairment, and retirement of fixed assets in accordance with GAAP
Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, IT, and FP&A
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Establish and monitor KPIs for AP and Fixed Assets
Support internal and external audits
Act as a subject matter expert for AP and fixed asset accounting

Benefits

Employer 401(k) match (currently at 7%)
Health savings plan
Financial planning
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans tailored to meet the needs of our people and their families, even their pets!
Vacation, sick, personal, community engagement, and parental leave for new parents.
Hybrid and flexible work environment
Employee Assistance Program
Travel assistance
Family life planning
Enjoy discounts on theme parks, Broadway shows, concerts, travel, shopping, dining, and wellness services.
100% tuition reimbursement to support our team’s education goals
Robust development programs
Certificate program assistance (up to 100% employer-paid).
Competitive pay matched to DC Metro area.