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My client is a large private equity backed government contractor in search of an accomplished accounting operations/shared services leader to oversee core transactional teams and strengthen performance across payroll, payables, and receivables. This position is suited for someone who combines strong people leadership with a practical approach to improving workflows, reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting government-related customers, navigating integrated finance platforms, and partnering across departments to enhance accuracy, speed, and accountability.
Job Responsibility
Direct and coach teams responsible for payroll, accounts payable, billing, collections, and cash application, while setting clear goals and reinforcing high standards of execution
Monitor day-to-day performance across accounting operations by establishing meaningful metrics, analyzing trends, and preparing reporting that supports leadership decisions
Safeguard the quality and timeliness of invoicing, payment processing, and receivables activity through disciplined oversight and adherence to established controls
Identify inefficiencies in transaction workflows and implement process enhancements that decrease manual work, shorten turnaround times, and improve consistency
Work closely with sales, order operations, and other business partners to strengthen billing inputs, reduce discrepancies, and limit issues that delay collections
Support the monthly close process by ensuring subledger activity is complete, exceptions are addressed promptly, and operational records are ready for reconciliation
Maintain a strong compliance environment by upholding documentation standards, reinforcing policy alignment, and assisting with audit-related requests
Collaborate with accounting, HR, IT, FP&A, and other stakeholders to improve coordination across interconnected processes and drive broader operational effectiveness
Take on additional projects and operational priorities as business needs evolve
Requirements
7+ years of progressive experience in accounting operations, including leadership exposure across accounts payable and order-to-cash functions
Demonstrated background working with government customers and managing billing requirements, compliance considerations, and customer-specific expectations
Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion and Salesforce in environments involving connected billing and receivables processes
Proven ability to lead teams, build accountability, and guide performance in a fast-moving or change-oriented setting
Must have previous experience within government contracting
Record of improving workflows, reducing cycle times, and increasing data accuracy across accounting processes
Solid understanding of month-end close activities, general ledger support, reconciliations, journal entries, and core AP/AR operations
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and align teams around shared objectives
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance