Senior Accounting Manager

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting seeks a Senior Manager of Accounting Operations to lead U.S. AR/AP after a merger, standardize processes, and strengthen internal controls across locations.

You will build scalable processes, lead teams, and drive efficiencies while interfacing with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to resolve issues and optimize working capital.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting operations experience leading AR and AP.
• Experience managing accounting teams across locations.
• Experience standardizing processes, automation, and efficiency.
• Understanding internal controls and working capital management.
• Experience with organizational integrations or mergers preferred.
• Familiarity with cash management and banking relationships a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hands-on leadership balancing strategic initiatives with daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee U.S. AR and AP across multiple locations.
• Integrate AR/AP teams with standardized workflows and controls.
• Oversee invoicing, collections, cash application, vendor payments, AR/AP aging.
• Develop and mentor accounting team members.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to resolve issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation in AR/AP.
• Enhance collections, payment practices, reporting accuracy, and working capital.
• Support post-merger integration and consolidate processes across locations.
• After integration, oversee treasury activities: daily cash, weekly forecasts.
• Oversee banking relationships and accounts consolidation.
• Coordinate monthly ABL reporting and lender compliance.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Automation

Cash Management

Internal Controls

Cross-functional Collaboration

Financial Analysis

Merger Integration

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with a growing organization seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Accounting Operations to lead and enhance its U.S. accounting operations. This individual will play a critical role in integrating Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions following a merger, establishing standardized processes, strengthening internal controls, and driving operational efficiencies across multiple locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys building scalable processes, developing teams, and driving meaningful improvements within a growing, evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee U.S. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate and efficient transaction processing across multiple locations.


• Integrate AR/AP teams and establish standardized workflows, policies, performance expectations, and internal controls.


• Oversee customer invoicing, collections, cash application, vendor payments, and AR/AP aging reports.


• Develop and mentor accounting team members, strengthening supervisory capabilities and overall team performance.


• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to resolve customer and vendor issues and improve cross-functional processes.


• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives across AR/AP functions.


• Enhance collections effectiveness, payment practices, reporting accuracy, and working capital management.


• Support post-merger integration efforts, including consolidating processes and improving operational consistency across U.S. locations.


• Following the initial integration, assume responsibility for treasury-related activities, including daily cash visibility, weekly cash forecasting, and liquidity planning.


• Oversee the consolidation and administration of U.S. banking relationships and accounts.


• Coordinate monthly asset-based lending (ABL) reporting, including borrowing base calculations, supporting schedules, and lender compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting operations experience with demonstrated leadership of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.


• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams across multiple locations or business units.


• Experience standardizing accounting processes, implementing automation, and improving operational efficiency.


• Strong understanding of internal controls, working capital management, collections, and vendor payment processes.


• Experience supporting organizational integrations, mergers, or periods of significant operational change preferred.


• Familiarity with cash management, banking relationships, cash forecasting, and ABL reporting is a plus.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments.


• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day accounting operations.