What you'll do:- Lead the Accounting Operations function for a rapidly growing organization, including AP, payroll, expense reporting, and state filing compliance
- Serve as the first-line manager-level owner for operational accounting issue triage, escalation handling, root-cause follow-up, and process discipline
- Manage and develop the AP, payroll, expense reporting, and state filing compliance team; build role clarity, cross-training, backup coverage, and accountability
- Oversee accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor bill flow, payment preparation, vendor-related issue resolution, and adherence to procure-to-pay processes
- Partner with Supply Chain, FP&A, and Buyers on PO creation, PO management, receiving discipline, buyer/category accuracy, invoice flow, and process improvement
- Oversee payroll operations in partnership with People Ops, including timelines, controls, handoffs, issue resolution, and backup coverage
- Own expense reporting and corporate card process compliance, including policy adherence, approval discipline, supporting documentation, and issue resolution
- Own state filing compliance execution, including filing calendars, registrations, external provider coordination, documentation, and timely completion of required deliverables
- Partner with ERP/IT and business process owners to identify workflow gaps, improve Odoo-enabled processes, support automation, and strengthen transaction traceability
- Document key operating procedures, create scalable SOPs and training materials, and ensure process changes are communicated and adopted across impacted functions
- Monitor operational accounting metrics and recurring issues to identify trends, reduce rework, and improve processing accuracy and cycle time
- Support monthly close activities related to AP, payroll, expenses, accruals, payments, and compliance areas, ensuring activities are completed timely and accurately
- Support internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance activities related to AP, payroll, expense reporting, and state filings
What we're looking for:- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or similar field preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting, accounting operations, or finance operations experience
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory, team lead, or process-owner experience in a finance/accounting environment
- Hands-on experience with AP, payroll coordination, expense reporting, state filing compliance, or related operational accounting workflows
- Demonstrated experience improving processes, resolving operational bottlenecks, documenting procedures, and driving accountability across functions
- Experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Supply Chain, FP&A, People Ops/HR, ERP/IT, operations, or procurement
- Strong process ownership, issue triage, prioritization, and root-cause problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage ambiguity, create structure, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner with non-accounting stakeholders while maintaining compliance and control discipline
- People leadership, coaching, staff development, and accountability management
- Strong Excel and ERP fluency; ability to use data to identify exceptions, trends, and process gaps
Bonus points for:- Experience in a high-growth, manufacturing, R&D, project-based, or operationally complex environment
- Experience with Odoo or similar ERP systems
- Experience managing external providers for state filings, compliance, payroll support, or related services
- Experience with corporate card programs, travel and expense systems, procure-to-pay workflows, or payroll systems
- CPA, CPP, or other relevant professional certification
- Experience building SOPs, training materials, controls documentation, and audit-ready support
Must-have Requirements:- Perform extended activities such as typing, standing, sitting, walking, etc.
- Occasional nights/weekends/on-call may be required during payroll processing, month-end close, audit, compliance deadlines, system issues, or urgent operational escalations.
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
$150,000 - $225,000 a year
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we're eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
