Lead Accounting Operations

Job Description:

• Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, supplier inquiries, exception management, supplier onboarding, operational performance metrics, and payment cycle management
• Own AP-related accounting activities, including prepaid expense accounting, accruals, month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet and aging reconciliations, variance analysis, and resolution of reconciling items
• Ensure accounting judgment and accurate support for invoice, payment, close, and reconciliation activities in accordance with GAAP, company policy, contractual requirements, and service levels
• Execute and monitor SOX-related internal controls and coordinate internal and external audit requests and walkthroughs
• Identify control gaps and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and analytics, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
• Lead process improvement, operational efficiency, automation, AI adoption, and process optimization initiatives
• Lead solution delivery and system implementations or enhancements, including assessment, requirements definition, process design, testing, issue resolution, change adoption, and validation
• Drive P2P process and system transformation initiatives
• Collaborate across Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and business teams
• 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
• 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
• Strong accounting knowledge, including close activities, reconciliations, control execution, and complex exception resolution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish process ownership, drive accountability, and lead sustainable change
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Big 4 and/or corporate experience preferred
• Experience with P2P process transformation, automation, operational reporting, ERP, P2P, workflow, analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset and 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

Benefits:

• Equal-opportunity employment and commitment to full inclusion
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities
• Employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Employee experiences supporting diversity, inclusion, and innovation