Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting & Expense Operations

Alimentiv

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alimentiv is a global CRO focused on advancing therapies for gastrointestinal diseases. As the company grows, this role will strengthen financial operations, including accounting, procurement, AP, and AR. The Senior Manager will build scalable processes, enhance accountability, and improve efficiency. This position is ideal for someone energized by building structure in a growing organization, developing people, and optimizing financial operations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or a related function, including prior leadership experience in a more mature or established organization.
• Demonstrated leadership of expense operations and procurement, with strong practical understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, procurement processes, and financial controls.
• Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of building accountable, high-performing teams and establishing clear ownership, priorities, and ways of working.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with internal business stakeholders, sponsors, and external vendors.
• Proven track record of fostering collaborative partnerships, influencing across functions, and delivering a high level of service to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Experience building and scaling processes in a growing organization, with a strong appetite for creating structure while remaining adaptable as business needs evolve.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with demonstrated success identifying efficiencies, streamlining workflows, leveraging technology or automation, and improving the effectiveness of financial operations.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate financial information into practical insights and partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline required.
• Fluent English communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation and/or equivalent combination of education and experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, General Ledger activities, and reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations.
• Safeguard financial health and integrity by monitoring key financial metrics, identifying emerging risks and trends, and providing timely insights to the Controller and senior leadership.
• Lead and develop the accounting operations team, providing coaching, mentorship, and clear direction while ensuring priorities and deliverables are effectively managed.
• Strengthen AP, AR, and procurement processes as the organization grows, balancing strong financial governance with efficient, scalable ways of working.
• Drive process improvement and automation, identifying opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, enhance systems, and improve data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Partner across Finance and the broader organization, working closely with the Controller, Senior Manager of Treasury & Tax, Senior Director of FP&A, Procurement, and business leaders to support financial and operational priorities.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting to the Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, Product Line Owners, and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business stakeholders, sponsors, and vendors, serving as a trusted partner through effective communication, responsiveness, and a customer-focused approach.

Benefits

• Eligible for annual performance-based bonus in addition to base salary.
• Education Reimbursement program for full-time employees
• Monthly Cell Phone and Remote Work Allowance (dependent on role eligibility)
• One time office setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.)
• Full-time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment
• Optional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship)
• country/region annual social events in person
• leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority
• social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior