Manager of Accounting Operations

Looking to couple your accounting skills with operations and analysis? Our DC-based client has a track record of hiring public accountants and promoting them from Manager to Director and beyond. This company's current CFO was previously a Senior Accountant from Big 4 years ago! This is an amazing team of fun, motivated professionals who value life outside the office.

The Manager of Accounting Operations will lead the transactional processing functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, order management, and T&E and reports to the Director, Financial Planning and Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and grow the accounting operations function to support global transactional processing, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, order management, and T&E.
• Manage the third-party logistics provider used for functions including order management and accounts receivable.
• Conduct accounting operations monthly close process including journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis for accounts.
• Manage federal and state Aggregate Spend transparency data collection, remediation, and reporting.
• Design and report transactional processing operating metrics.
• Serve as administrator for the corporate card program.
• Manage administration of financial systems including systems for HR, T&E, invoice processing and GL.
• Identify and implement new systems and processes to simplify operations, improve workflow, drive efficiencies and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and provide support for SOX testing and the annual audit process.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects supporting the finance group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience across multiple accounting operations disciplines.
• BA/BS in business, accounting or finance.
• Extensive ERP systems experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404 compliance and internal controls.
• Expert proficiency with Excel.
• CPA is required.