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Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

Woburn, MA | $140-160K + Bonus

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a growing organization seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Accounting Operations to lead and enhance its U.S. accounting operations. This individual will play a critical role in integrating Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions following a merger, establishing standardized processes, strengthening internal controls, and driving operational efficiencies across multiple locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys building scalable processes, developing teams, and driving meaningful improvements within a growing, evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee U.S. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and efficient transaction processing across multiple locations.

Integrate AR/AP teams and establish standardized workflows, policies, performance expectations, and internal controls.

Oversee customer invoicing, collections, cash application, vendor payments, and AR/AP aging reports.

Develop and mentor accounting team members, strengthening supervisory capabilities and overall team performance.

Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to resolve customer and vendor issues and improve cross-functional processes.

Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives across AR/AP functions.

Enhance collections effectiveness, payment practices, reporting accuracy, and working capital management.

Support post-merger integration efforts, including consolidating processes and improving operational consistency across U.S. locations.

Following the initial integration, assume responsibility for treasury-related activities, including daily cash visibility, weekly cash forecasting, and liquidity planning.

Oversee the consolidation and administration of U.S. banking relationships and accounts.

Coordinate monthly asset-based lending (ABL) reporting, including borrowing base calculations, supporting schedules, and lender compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Strong accounting operations experience with demonstrated leadership of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams across multiple locations or business units.

Experience standardizing accounting processes, implementing automation, and improving operational efficiency.

Strong understanding of internal controls, working capital management, collections, and vendor payment processes.

Experience supporting organizational integrations, mergers, or periods of significant operational change preferred.

Familiarity with cash management, banking relationships, cash forecasting, and ABL reporting is a plus.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments.

Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day accounting operations.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Dalton Rolli at drolli@kbwfinancial.com for immediate consideration.

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