Lead Accounting Operations

Overview

This role serves as a key member of the Accounting Operations team, overseeing accounts payable operations, AP-related accounting activities, corporate initiatives, and a team of Specialists and Analysts. The position owns end-to-end process performance across invoice-to-pay and related close activities, and leads process improvement, automation, finance transformation efforts, and key system implementations or enhancements.

Job Type: Temporary

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, supplier inquiries, exception management, supplier onboarding, operational performance metrics, and payment cycle management in partnership with Treasury.
• Own and oversee AP-related accounting activities, including prepaid expense accounting, accruals, month-end close, preparation and posting of journal entries, balance sheet and aging reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Ensure the team applies appropriate accounting judgment and maintains accurate, complete support for invoice, payment, close, and reconciliation activities in accordance with GAAP, company policy, contractual requirements, and established service levels.
• Execute and monitor internal controls supporting SOX compliance; coordinate internal and external audit requests and walkthroughs; identify control gaps; and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and analytics related to invoice processing, payment timeliness, supplier onboarding, aging, exceptions, close performance, and productivity; analyze trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Lead process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives by simplifying workflows, standardizing processes, strengthening controls and reporting, and identifying opportunities to scale operations through technology.
• Lead automation and process optimization efforts, including adoption of AI and other technology capabilities that improve accuracy, efficiency, analytics, controls, and the employee or supplier experience.
• Lead solution delivery and system implementations or enhancements, including current-state assessment, requirements definition, process design, testing, issue resolution, change adoption, and validation of accurate results.
• Drive P2P process and system transformation initiatives and partner with stakeholders to translate business and accounting needs into scalable solutions.
• Work cross-functionally across Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and business teams to execute corporate and finance transformation initiatives.
• Serve as an escalation point and subject matter expert for complex supplier, accounting, payment, reconciliation, control, and system exceptions.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting operations, accounts payable, or related accounting functions; Big 4 and/or corporate experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, accruals, prepaid expenses, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, exception management, and internal controls.
• Prior experience leading teams, projects, process improvement initiatives, and system implementations or enhancements.
• Experience with P2P process transformation, automation, operational reporting, and technology-enabled finance transformation preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with ERP, P2P, workflow, analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong accounting knowledge with the ability to oversee close activities, reconciliations, control execution, and complex exception resolution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to convert data and operational trends into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective cross-departmental partnerships.
• Ability to establish process ownership, drive accountability, and lead sustainable change across people, process, controls, and technology.
• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated interest in automation, AI adoption, scalable operating models, and finance transformation.
• Detail oriented, organized, compliance focused, and able to balance operational execution with strategic initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Not specified.