Head of Transactional Processing

geniussports; Medellín; Hybrid; COP 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Employee wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Genius Sports seeks a Head of Transactional Processing to lead global transactional finance teams, overseeing AR, AP and payroll. The role reports to the SVP Controllership and centers on driving efficiency, standardizing processes, and aligning with financial controls and governance across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in transactional processing, strong leadership across multi-national teams, and expertise with ERP systems including Workday finance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transactional teams in industry
• Experience transforming transactional teams across multi-service line organizations
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with commercial teams
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in transactional processing
• Experience in a US-listed environment and SOX controls

Responsibilities

• Oversee AR, AP and payroll teams.
• Develop and implement efficient transactional workflows.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes.
• Drive process improvements and automation with IT.
• Maintain relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

ERP systems

SOX controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Tools

Workday finance

Job description

THE ROLE:

The Head of Transactional Processing is being hired to lead the global transactional finance teams at Genius Sports. Continuing to manage all transactional processing in one organizational pillar. This team plays a critical role in driving change and excellence in Accounts Receivable (invoicing and collections), Accounts Payable and Payroll. The role will report directly to the SVP Controllership and play a key role in driving the finance team forwards and optimizing the way the finance team is organized.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable team of 6 people, led by the Accounts Receivable Controller to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable team of 6 people led by the Accounts Payable Controller

Oversee and manage the payroll team of 6 led by the Global Payroll Manager

Develop and implement efficient processes and workflows across transactional functions, driving improvements in speed, accuracy and reliability.

Drive project and process improvements in the teams including;

• AP - roll out of PO/credit card alignment, OCR and standardised AP processing
• AR - automated billing project, best in class credit control and improved accuracy
• Payroll - work to define clear roles and responsibilities between people and finance teams and align globally. Drive the global payroll project alongside people team and ensure common global accounting for payroll under one shared vision

Establish KPIs for the transactional processing team, monitoring performance and delivering constructive feedback to drive performance improvements.

Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal commercial stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective resolution of any discrepancies.

Build a strong focus on credit control to drive improvements in aging, bad debt and write offs.

Ensure all transactional processing is aligned with the company's financial controls and governance standards.

Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes across accounts payable, receivable and payroll to meet reporting deadlines.

Build a strong team culture across both local and international team elements. Ensuring the team is driving towards process improvements and efficiency

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transactional processing professionals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, working with IT and finance to implement new solutions.

Complete roll-out of consistent transactional processes across the entire Group and acquisition entities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Deep experience in working in transactional teams in industry is essential
• Experience in leading and transforming transactional teams across multi service line organizations
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in dealing with commercial teams
• Strong understanding of ERP systems including Workday finance
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a high level of attention to detail
• Proven experience managing teams and developing team members in a high-paced environment
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in transactional processing
• Effective communicator, with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental projects
• An ethos of continuous improvement of systems, processes and ways of working
• Experience in a US listed environment is useful with a working knowledge of SOX controls

We enjoy an 'office-first' culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we're committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.

One team, being brave, driving change

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius

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