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Job Description
at Robert Half in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Senior Director, Financial Operations (AR & AP) Robert Half has partnered with a premier, $2.5B market-leading B2B distribution enterprise to find a transformational Senior Director of Financial Operations. This is a high-profile executive role with a dual mandate: stabilize and modernize. You will oversee the complete overhaul and long-term scaling of enterprise-wide Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) operations. This position offers distinct executive visibility, a substantial transformation budget, and impact for automation, cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. If you are a high-potential finance leader who thrives on turning operational complexity into structured, high-performing excellence, this is your next career definitive step. Position Overview As the Senior Director, you will design and execute the future-state operating model for all transaction cycle finance functions. This role is a balance of immediate operational leadership and long-term strategic technology evolution. Key Responsibilities • Financial Operations & Working Capital Leadership •
Direct Operations:
Lead end-to-end AR and AP functions including invoicing, collections, cash application, credit management, vendor relations, and disbursements. •
Optimize Capital:
Drive aggressive working capital initiatives to improve DSO and maximize payables efficiency. •
Govern Performance:
Establish enterprise-level SLAs, KPIs, and real-time executive performance dashboards. •
Ensure Compliance:
Maintain rigorous SOX compliance, robust internal controls, and absolute audit readiness. • Stabilization & Process Modernization •
Re-engineer Workflows:
Identify current state gaps, eliminate operational risks, and standardize processes across all business units. •
Architect Infrastructure:
Build scalable operating models that easily absorb future corporate growth and volume expansion. •
Maximize Oracle Cloud:
Optimize existing Oracle Cloud AP functionality to achieve best-in-class utilization and automation. •
Drive Tech Strategy:
Evaluate the legacy AR platform and partner with IT to pilot third-party solutions (e.g., Billtrust, RPA , AI-enabled cash application, and EDI tools). • Leadership & Cultural Transformation •
Build Talent:
Lead, mentor, and upskill a multi-location team of AR/AP professionals, cultivating a culture of high accountability. •
