Position SummaryLeads finance operations and strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business growth. Partners with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, implement technology, and deliver scalable and compliant finance operations.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities- Manages end-to-end accounts payable operations and supports the timely and accurate completion of period-close, financial reporting, and income-reporting activities.
- Ensures established service levels, productivity targets, operational performance measures, and quality standards are achieved.
- Establishes and maintains a strong control environment by promoting compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates operational risks and implements improvements that strengthen process consistency, accountability, and operational performance.
- Leads cross-functional strategic initiatives, finance transformation efforts, process improvements, and technology implementations from planning through delivery.
- Uses data, reporting, and analytics to support decision-making, measure performance, and identify opportunities to improve finance operations.
- Coordinates stakeholder communication, training, change management, and user adoption activities that support successful project and process implementation.
- Builds and develops a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, knowledge transfer, employee engagement, and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, accounts payable, or a related area.
- 3+ years of management experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, finance transformations, or system implementations.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, finance technologies, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Work Conditions and Physical DemandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer or desk.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment.
- Occasional lifting/carrying of office materials/boxes up to 25 lbs.
- Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction) to read, prepare, and communicate information.
- Occasional movement, bending, and reaching as needed to perform office tasks or attend meetings.
- Some travel may be required, including overnight travel.
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