Finance Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Finance Operations is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day financial operations, complex bookkeeping activities, and budget reporting function. This role provides leadership and direction for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing while ensuring accurate financial records, effective internal controls, and timely departmental budget reporting. The position plays a key role in financial analysis, process improvement, and cross‑functional support to drive data‑informed business decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations

• Oversee complex bookkeeping activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company policies and applicable standards.
• Review and ensure the integrity of monthly, quarterly, and annual finance operations data.
• Support period‑end close processes in collaboration with accounting

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Prepare and analyze financial, operational, and departmental reports for leadership.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Partner with leadership on ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives.

Budgeting

• Coordinate departmental budget tracking and reporting.
• Monitor budget‑to‑actual performance and investigate variances.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department leaders.
• Ensure financial data supports informed operational and strategic decision‑making.

People Leadership & Supervision

• Directly supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing functions.
• Provide coaching, development, performance management, and day‑to‑day leadership to finance operations staff.
• Ensure adequate coverage, cross‑training, and continuity of critical finance processes.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Evaluate and improve financial workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with IT and cross‑functional teams on system improvements, implementations, or upgrades impacting finance operations.
• Document standard operating procedures and ensure consistent execution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration OR 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, book keeper or finance operations.
• Prior experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/financial systems.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and present clear insights to leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to partner collaboratively with leaders across the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and sound judgment.

Working Conditions

• The company maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. This is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds at times.

Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.