Sr. Director, Financial Operations (AR & AP)

Salary: $180,000–$230,000 + Bonus

Our client is seeking a Sr. Director, Financial Operations (AR & AP) to lead enterprise-wide Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations for a large, growing distribution organization. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, improve working capital performance, and lead a major finance transformation initiative focused on process optimization, automation, and systems modernization.

Why Consider This Opportunity as the Sr. Director, Financial Operations?

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to lead a significant AR modernization and AP optimization initiative
• Stable, growing organization with strong leadership support
• Ability to make a measurable impact on cash flow, working capital, and operational performance
• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• Opportunity to build and shape a best-in-class finance operations function
• Unlimited PTO and competitive benefits package

Key Responsibilities for the Sr. Director, Financial Operations

• Lead end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, including invoicing, collections, cash application, credit management, vendor management, invoice processing, and disbursements
• Ensure accurate, timely, and controlled execution of financial operations in support of month-end close and financial reporting
• Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and performance dashboards across AR and AP functions
• Drive working capital initiatives, including DSO improvement, cash application effectiveness, and payables optimization
• Maintain strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness
• Assess current-state processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness
• Standardize and document financial processes across multiple business units and locations
• Optimize Oracle Cloud functionality and adoption within Accounts Payable operations
• Develop and execute a roadmap for Accounts Receivable systems modernization and integration
• Partner with IT and business leaders to enhance automation, reporting, workflow management, and data quality
• Lead, develop, and mentor finance operations teams while driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications for the Sr. Director, Financial Operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of finance/accounting operations leadership with ownership of AR and AP
• Experience in complex B2B distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments
• Proven success leading process improvements, systems transformations, and operational change
• Strong ERP expertise, including Oracle Cloud; legacy system modernization experience preferred
• Strong working capital, cash flow, and internal controls experience
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives while ensuring operational excellence