Director of Accounting Operations Job at Autoscribe in Gaithersburg

Join Our Team as Director of Accounting Operations!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving financial excellence and operational efficiency? We are seeking an accomplished Director of Accounting Operations to lead our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in our financial operations.

In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee billing, collections, payments, and vendor relations, while spearheading process innovations to support our company’s strategic goals.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, and mentoring a talented team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record of leadership, process optimization, and financial acumen, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact at a company at the forefront of the payment processing industry.

• Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor the AR and AP teams, overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Promotes a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Serves as back-up to the VP, Accounting and Finance when necessary.
• Accounts Receivable: Oversee the AR process, including invoicing, collections, and cash application, ensuring timely and accurate receipt of payments.
  • Perform periodic A/R subledger to GL reconciliations for internal control validation of data.
  • Run, review, and distribute all Control Reports required as part of the end-to-end ensuring the accurate flow of data and validating points of integration
  • Ensure the accurate and timely completion of automated, manual, and ad hoc customer payments and provide funding information downstream to Cash Flow Forecasting. Complete timely application of customer payments to accounts to keep accounts current, prevent data issues and ensure only uncollectible balance flow to Collections
  • Perform monthly A/R reconciliations for all Balance Sheet accounts ensuring all supporting documentation is included and all reconciling items are resolved compliant with Accounting policy
• Accounts Payable: Manage the AP process, including invoice processing, payment disbursement, and expense report management, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Collections: Develop and implement effective collection strategies to minimize overdue accounts and bad debt.
• Vendor Relations: Maintain strong relationships with vendors, resolving any issues related to payments and ensuring favorable terms.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in AR and AP operations.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on AR and AP metrics, including aging reports and payment status, to senior management.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to resolve issues and support business initiatives. Provide financial data and insights for decision-making.
• System Management: Oversee the use and optimization of accounting software and ERP systems related to AR and AP functions. Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting operations function to enhance accuracy, speed, and scalability.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with AR and AP processes. Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

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