Director of Financial Operations

London Approach; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

London Approach is partnering with a growing organization in the Greater Philadelphia area to appoint a Director of Financial Operations who will lead the end-to-end AR and AP functions and own the cash cycle. This senior role collaborates with finance leadership to strengthen working capital, improve controls, and build scalable processes.

You will mentor the AR/AP team and drive automation across workflows.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or financial operations experience.
• Strong experience across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Experience leading and developing teams and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations including invoicing, cash application, collections, aging and disputes.
• Oversee Accounts Payable operations including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor management.
• Mentor AR/AP team, set goals, and drive performance and development.

Skills

AR/AP leadership

Team leadership

Process improvement

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are partnering with a growing organization in the Greater Philadelphia area to identify a Director of Financial Operations to lead its Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for the full cash cycle, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections, accounts payable, vendor payments, and disbursements. The Director will work closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen working capital, improve financial controls, and build scalable processes to support continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on AR/AP leadership experience, has successfully managed and developed teams, and enjoys identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, reporting, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections, aging, and dispute resolution
• Oversee Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, expense reimbursements, and vendor management
• Lead, develop, and mentor the AR/AP team while establishing clear goals and performance expectations
• Establish and maintain financial operations policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner with finance leadership on cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and DSO/DPO improvement initiatives
• Ensure accurate and timely AR/AP information is provided for month-end close and subledger reconciliations
• Serve as an escalation point for customer billing and vendor payment issues
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate and audit-ready documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across financial operations
• Help optimize ERP systems and related financial workflows
• Develop and deliver reporting and dashboards around aging, DSO, DPO, cash position, and other key financial operations metrics
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other business leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent progressive experience may also be considered
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or financial operations experience
• Strong experience across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable