Senior Director, Accounting Shared Services
We are partnering with a growing, industry-leading organization seeking a Senior Director, Accounting Shared Services to lead a large-scale Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable organization.
This leader will be responsible for driving automation, process improvement, systems optimization, and operational efficiencies across accounting operations while leading a sizeable team that includes Manager and Director-level leaders. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to influence change across a complex organization.
Responsibilities
• Lead enterprise-wide Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations
• Drive automation, continuous improvement, and process transformation initiatives
• Partner with Finance, IT, and business leaders to modernize systems and workflows
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics to improve performance and scalability
• Lead, coach, and develop a large accounting operations team, including senior leaders
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and operational effectiveness
• Evaluate and improve existing processes while helping build a best-in-class shared services organization
• Champion system enhancement initiatives, including Oracle-based solutions and legacy system modernization
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting, shared services, or accounting operations leadership experience from a larger organization
• Experience leading large AP and AR organizations within a complex environment
• Strong background in process improvement, automation, transformation, and operational excellence
• Oracle ERP experience highly preferred
• Experience working within both modern and legacy system environments
• Background within manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, industrial, or other product-based organizations preferred
• Proven ability to think strategically while remaining engaged in operational details
Why Join?
• Newly created leadership role with the opportunity to build and enhance processes, systems, and organizational capabilities
• High-visibility position with significant influence on the future state of the accounting operations function
• Company is experiencing strong growth and investing in operational infrastructure to support continued expansion
• Opportunity to drive meaningful transformation and modernization initiatives
• Modern office environment with newly renovated workspace and employee amenities
Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary: $200,000 – $220,000
• Target bonus: 30%
• Equity opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
- Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
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