Director / Manager of Accounting Operations

Arkansas Talent Group•Little Rock, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is working with a large Manufacturing Company in Little Rock in to find a Director / Manager of Accounting Operations. The position is open to either level depending on the qualifications of the candidate. This position will sit in the Corporate Office and manage a large team scattered throughout the country. This position will lead a shared services team supporting all transactional accounting activities. This is a newly scoped role and is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys building process, managing distributed teams, and driving efficiency through technology and automation. Candidate will partner closely with Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and FP&A to ensure accurate, timely, and scalable accounting operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in accounting operations or shared services, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role overseeing transactional accounting functions
Experience managing remote teams and leading through clear metrics, expectations, and regular communication
Strong understanding of AP, cash application, T&E, and 1099 reporting processes, including control and compliance requirements
Hands-on experience with expense reporting platforms and AP automation tools
Comfortable working within ERP environments and leveraging technology to drive automation and scale
Proven track record of process improvement, including standardization, centralization, and documentation of accounting workflows
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in Accounting, Operations, IT, and Procurement

Nice To Haves

Experience with Concur

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of the shared services accounting function, including Accounts Payable, Cash Application, employee expense reporting, corporate credit card administration, and 1099 reporting
Manage a remote team, setting clear performance expectations, providing coaching and development, and fostering a high-accountability, service-oriented culture
Oversee AP processing, vendor management workflows, and payment runs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls
Direct the cash application process, ensuring customer payments are applied accurately and on time, and partner with AR/credit teams to resolve issues quickly
Own the end-to-end employee expense reporting process, including policies, approvals, and compliance as the company transitions to Concur
Administer corporate credit card programs, including card issuance, limits, policies, monitoring, and alignment with expense reporting and controls
Oversee 1099 reporting processes to ensure compliance, accurate data collection, and timely filings
Serve as business owner for AP and expense automation initiatives, including implementation and optimization of AP automation tools
Partner with Corporate Accounting to ensure month-end close deadlines are met, reconciliations are completed, and transactional activity is accurately recorded
Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and KPIs for shared services; regularly report out on performance to leadership
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and strengthen internal controls across all transactional processes
Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Operations to support system enhancements, integrations, and continuous improvement projects