Accounting Operations Manager - Education & Publishing Company $115K-$130K Base + Bonus | Boston, MA

Daley and Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Education & Publishing Company in Boston, MA is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to lead AP, AR, billing, collections and cash management, while coaching a growing team.

The role emphasizes process improvements, automation, and internal controls, with a key focus on NetSuite implementation and Ramp optimization. This hybrid position requires onsite work two days per week.

Candidates must be within commuting distance and ready to partner with Finance, Sales and Operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with strong exposure to AP, AR, billing, collections, and operational accounting.
• 3+ years of management experience leading accounting or finance professionals.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA progress preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, transactional accounting, and audit requirements.
• Experience leading process improvement, systems implementation, or accounting transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, including workload management, coaching, training, and performance oversight
• Oversee end-to-end AP and AR operations, including vendor payments, invoice processing, customer billing, collections, and cash application
• Manage procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal controls
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, including Ramp optimization and accounting workflow enhancements
• Partner with Finance leadership on NetSuite implementation, systems integration, process redesign, and user adoption
• Develop operational reporting and performance metrics related to cash flow, collections, working capital, and transaction processing
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and other departments to strengthen controls and improve financial operations

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Process improvement

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA progress preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Ramp

Coupa

Stampli

Tipalti

Job description

Accounting Operations Manager - Education & Publishing Company

$115K-$130K Base +Bonus | Boston, MA | Hybrid, 2 Days/Week

A leading education and publishing company is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to oversee its Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, and cash management functions. The company develops innovative language-learning products for K-12 schools and universities.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys managing teams, improving financial processes, strengthening internal controls, and leveraging technology to create more efficient and scalable accounting operations. The role will also play a key part in the company's NetSuite implementation and Ramp optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, including workload management, coaching, training, and performance oversight
• Oversee end-to-end AP and AR operations, including vendor payments, invoice processing, customer billing, collections, and cash application
• Manage procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal controls
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, including Ramp optimization and accounting workflow enhancements
• Partner with Finance leadership on NetSuite implementation, systems integration, process redesign, and user adoption
• Develop operational reporting and performance metrics related to cash flow, collections, working capital, and transaction processing
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and other departments to strengthen controls and improve financial operations

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with strong exposure to AP, AR, billing, collections, and operational accounting
• 3+ years of management experience leading accounting or finance professionals
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CPA progress preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, transactional accounting, and audit requirements
• Experience leading process improvement, systems implementation, or accounting transformation initiatives
• NetSuite and ERP implementation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with AP automation platforms such as Ramp, Coupa, Stampli, Tipalti, or similar systems preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, strong communication, organizational abilities, and a hands-on leadership style

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting operations professional who wants to lead a team, take ownership of core financial processes, and play a meaningful role in modernizing accounting operations within an established education-focused organization.

Candidates must be within commuting distance of Boston, MA, and available to work onsite at least Tuesday and Thursday. Relocation assistance is not available.