Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

Cart.com•Time, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

We’re Cart.com, one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2C, B2B and public sector organizations to unify commerce operations from product discovery to product delivery. We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth. Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. Cart.com Fast Facts: 6,000+ customers worldwide 1,600+ employees globally 17 warehouses nationwide, totaling over 10 million square feet of space Headquartered in Houston, TX with international offices in Mexico and Poland Our values: Cart.com is building a company that is committed to living out these 6 core values: Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about. Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems. Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story. Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community. Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast. Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love. This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in or willing to move to AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV The Role: The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations is responsible for overseeing and optimizing core accounting processes that support day-to-day business operations for a fast-paced logistics and fulfillment environment. In this role you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and other business teams to improve processes and drive operational efficiency. As a senior individual contributor, you will own key accounting workflows, support month-end close activities, and identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, operational awareness, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of accounting, operations, and transformation. You’ll join a collaborative environment where your leadership, technical expertise, and process improvement mindset will help shape scalable, well-controlled finance operations in a growing logistics and fulfillment business.

Requirements

5–8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on accounting compliance and operational accounting.
Demonstrated experience in logistics, fulfillment, distribution, warehousing, transportation, or other inventory-intensive operating environments.
Strong understanding of GAAP principles and accounting processes.
Experience managing month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge with the ability to analyze large data sets, identify process gaps and implement effective solutions.
Experience supporting audits and maintaining internal controls.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred or in progress).
Detail-oriented and analytical, with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
A proactive problem solver who identifies issues and drives solutions.
A collaborative partner who works effectively across Finance, Operations, and other teams.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
A continuous improvement mindset, always looking to streamline and optimize processes.

Nice To Haves

Background in third-party logistics (3PL), retail distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, or transportation-driven operating models.
Experience supporting external audits, internal audits, SOX compliance, or policy governance in a dynamic operating environment.
Exposure to rapid growth, private equity-backed, or transformation-stage organizations.
PMP or other project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Month-end and period close for operational accounts (reconciliations, journals, accruals, intercompany)
Produce operational and management reports (costs, margin, inventory, service volumes, KPI’s) and explain variances.
Own accounting compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness across high-volume operational processes, distribution centers, and related entities.
Heavy involvement in the annual external audit process, including preparation of schedules, coordination of audit requests, and partnership with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Support and lead aspects of the month-end close, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting.
Drive process improvements and automation to reduce errors and month-end efforts.
Own and execute key operational accounting processes such as: inventory reconciliations, cycle count results, adjustments, reserves, and variance analysis across warehouse and fulfillment environments.
Partner closely with operations, procurement, and FP&A teams to ensure accounting treatment reflects business activity and supports scalable growth.
Lead or support ERP conversions and systems initiatives, including process mapping, testing, cutover readiness, issue resolution, training, and post-implementation stabilization.
Drive cross-functional projects focused on process improvement, automation, reporting visibility, and financial control enhancements across accounting operations.
Develop, document, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating practices that improve consistency, scalability, and compliance.