Finance Process Optimization & Automation Leader

Vaco Recruiter Services; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in Union Square, Manhattan, is seeking a hands-on Finance Process Optimization & Automation Consultant to lead an end-to-end initiative focused on documenting, improving, and automating key accounting and finance processes.

The engagement will progress through three phases: Documentation, Process Optimization, Automation & AI, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with AP, AR, GL, Payroll, and Treasury.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance/accounting transformation.
• Hands-on experience improving processes across AP, AR, GL/close, Payroll, and Treasury.
• Experience implementing automation, workflow tech, RPA, AI/GenAI in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience creating SOPs, process docs, maps, and workflow diagrams.
• Ability to understand accounting processes, controls, and data flows from both functional and technical angles.
• Strong project management and the ability to drive initiatives end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Process Documentation: document current-state processes, SOPs, policies, and procedures across finance functions.
• Process Mapping: develop end-to-end maps, flowcharts, and swimlanes using Visio or Lucidchart.
• Process Optimization: assess workflows to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, manual steps, and control gaps.
• Automation & AI: identify and implement opportunities to automate manual finance processes (RPA, AI/GenAI).
• End-to-End Implementation: translate opportunities into actionable solutions and drive implementations.
• Controls & Compliance: ensure redesigned processes maintain internal controls and audit readiness.
• Change Management: create user guides and training materials to support adoption.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: work with Accounting, Finance, Financial Systems, IT and other stakeholders.

Skills

Finance process

Process mapping

Automation AI

RPA

Project mgmt

Communication

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services in Union Square, Manhattan, is seeking a hands-on Finance Process Optimization & Automation Consultant to lead an end-to-end initiative focused on documenting, improving, and automating key accounting and finance processes.

The engagement will progress through three phases: Documentation, Process Optimization, Automation & AI, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with AP, AR, GL, Payroll, and Treasury.