Sr. Director, Accounting Operations

Wonder Group•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wonder is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Director, Accounting Operations to lead and scale its core financial functions. This role oversees Accounts Receivable (A/R), Billing, Accounts Payable (A/P), and Payroll, ensuring operational excellence, robust internal controls, and seamless integration of acquired entities. The role reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer. The Sr. Director will be responsible for strategic operational leadership, including scaling operations by developing and implementing standardized procedures (SOPs) for procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles to support Wonder’s rapid growth and IPO readiness. They will also ensure the migration of accounting data from legacy systems to a unified enterprise platform (NetSuite) and oversee the onboarding of processing functions for acquired companies. Functional oversight includes managing the end-to-end P2P process for Accounts Payable, optimizing billing and cash application processes for Accounts Receivable & Billing, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. A key responsibility is designing and maintaining a robust control environment (COSO framework) for operational accounting, ensuring audit readiness for SEC compliance. The role also involves team management and collaboration, including leading and mentoring the accounting operations team, identifying skill gaps, and providing professional development opportunities. Cross-functional partnership with Group Controllers, FP&A, Legal, and IT is crucial, as is working with key stakeholders to align operational goals and communicate KPIs. A strong focus on customer satisfaction for internal and external customers is expected.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience
At least 5 years in a leadership role within a complex, multi-entity organization.
Demonstrated ability to improve and mature operations through standardization and leverage of technology.
Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
Extensive experience with enterprise-grade ERP’s and automated procurement platforms (e.g., Zip).
Proven track record of successfully integrating accounting operations following material acquisitions.
Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions, including conducting cost-benefit analysis and prioritizing initiatives to drive operational efficiency and financial performance.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with complex supply chain environments preferred.
CPA highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement standardized procedures (SOPs) for the procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles.
Ensure the migration of accounting data from legacy systems to a unified enterprise platform (NetSuite).
Oversee the onboarding of processing functions for acquired companies, ensuring alignment with Wonder’s policies and reporting standards.
Manage the end-to-end P2P process for Accounts Payable, including vendor master file maintenance, duplicate detection, and transition to automated payment runs in NetSuite.
Optimize billing processes/systems and cash application processes across diverse business lines for Accounts Receivable & Billing.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a diverse workforce.
Design and maintain a robust control environment (COSO framework) for operational accounting, ensuring all activities are audit-ready for SEC compliance.
Lead and mentor a diverse accounting operations team, identifying skill gaps and providing professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with Group Controllers, FP&A, Legal, and IT to ensure financial data integrity and support strategic decision-making.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, Finance, and business partners to align operational goals, communicate key performance indicators, and influence strategic decisions.
Drive functional teams to operate with a strong focus on satisfying the needs of all internal and external customers.