Sr Manager Accounting Operations
About The Position
Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations leads the day-to-day and strategic operations of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Vendor Administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, strong internal controls, and a high level of service to team members and business partners. This role manages a team of approximately 21 professionals and administrative staff and is accountable for leveraging AI and automation to modernize processes, reduce risk, and improve efficiency. The position reports to the Controller and partners closely with Finance, HR/Total Rewards, Legal/Compliance, and business leaders.
Requirements
- Minimum: 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting Operations, Payroll, Accounts Payable, or related functions.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience managing multi-functional or multi-location teams.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI automation tools (or lead their adoption) to transform transactional processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort with data analysis, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in raising the team’s performance to higher levels of quality and quantity
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of GAAP, Payroll and AP best practices, and internal control frameworks (including SOX).
- Hands-on experience with ERP/financial systems, Payroll platforms, and vendor management systems
Responsibilities
- People Leadership
- Payroll Operations
- Accounts Payable Operations
- Vendor Administration
- AI, Automation, and Process Improvement
- Compliance, Controls, and Risk Management
- Stakeholder Partnership and Service
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
- Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
- Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Engaging work environment
- Promotional opportunities
- Education assistance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Company recognition program
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
