Director, Accounting Operations

Valet Living•Tampa, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

At Valet Living, financial performance is powered by strong operational discipline, scalable systems, and teams that execute with consistency and care. As Director, Accounting Operations, you will lead the functions that keep our organization running smoothly at scale; Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, Inventory, and Payroll supporting approximately 10,000 associates nationwide. Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, this is a high‑impact leadership role in a complex, high‑volume environment. You’ll build on an established foundation to elevate processes, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement, automation, and scalability across accounting operations. As a private‑equity‑backed organization, operational excellence and enterprise value creation are central to our growth strategy and this role is critical to that mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
3+ years of people management responsibility
Experience overseeing high‑volume accounting operations such as AP, payroll, expenses, and inventory in a complex environment.
Demonstrated success improving processes, implementing automation, and building operating models that scale with business growth.
Hands‑on experience leveraging ERP and payroll systems (Oracle and Workday preferred) to drive operational efficiency and control.
Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and leading teams, with a passion for developing others and delivering high‑quality results under tight deadlines.
Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and risk management across accounting operations.
Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Own and lead Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, Inventory, and Payroll functions across a nationwide organization, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution at scale.
Build on existing processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, service delivery, and internal controls while supporting a high‑volume operating environment.
Drive effective use and optimization of core financial systems, including Oracle (ERP) and Workday (Payroll, HRIS, Expenses), and identify automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
Define and refine KPIs, service levels, and performance expectations across teams; leverage dashboards and reporting to drive visibility and continuous improvement.
Ensure strong financial controls and risk management across all outbound financial operations, including payments, expenses, inventory transactions, and payroll processing.
Lead, mentor, and develop managers and associates across accounting operations, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, HR, IT, and Operations leaders to support end‑to‑end processes and ensure alignment as the business scales.
Partner with the VP, Controller and external auditors to support audits, respond to inquiries, and ensure audit‑ready operations across accounting functions.