Manager, Finance Operations

Saia; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Johns Creek, GA, seeks a seasoned finance leader to oversee operations and strategic initiatives that boost efficiency, strengthen controls, and support growth.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, implement technology, and deliver scalable, compliant finance operations. The role requires managing accounts payable, driving process improvements, and leading finance transformations while building a high-performing team through coaching and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, accounts payable, or a related area.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, finance transformations, or system implementations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, finance technologies, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end accounts payable operations and supports the timely and accurate completion of period-close, financial reporting, and income-reporting activities.
• Ensures established service levels, productivity targets, operational performance measures, and quality standards are achieved.
• Establishes and maintains a strong control environment by promoting compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates operational risks and implements improvements that strengthen process consistency, accountability, and operational performance.
• Leads cross-functional strategic initiatives, finance transformation efforts, process improvements, and technology implementations from planning through delivery.
• Uses data, reporting, and analytics to support decision-making, measure performance, and identify opportunities to improve finance operations.
• Coordinates stakeholder communication, training, change management, and user adoption activities that support successful project and process implementation.
• Builds and develops a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, knowledge transfer, employee engagement, and professional development.

Skills

ERP systems

Finance analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You’ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You’ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Leads finance operations and strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business growth. Partners with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, implement technology, and deliver scalable and compliant finance operations.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end accounts payable operations and supports the timely and accurate completion of period-close, financial reporting, and income-reporting activities.
• Ensures established service levels, productivity targets, operational performance measures, and quality standards are achieved.
• Establishes and maintains a strong control environment by promoting compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates operational risks and implements improvements that strengthen process consistency, accountability, and operational performance.
• Leads cross-functional strategic initiatives, finance transformation efforts, process improvements, and technology implementations from planning through delivery.
• Uses data, reporting, and analytics to support decision-making, measure performance, and identify opportunities to improve finance operations.
• Coordinates stakeholder communication, training, change management, and user adoption activities that support successful project and process implementation.
• Builds and develops a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, knowledge transfer, employee engagement, and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, accounts payable, or a related area.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, finance transformations, or system implementations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, finance technologies, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer or desk.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of office materials/boxes up to 25 lbs.
• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction) to read, prepare, and communicate information.
• Occasional movement, bending, and reaching as needed to perform office tasks or attend meetings.
• Some travel may be required, including overnight travel.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.