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LHH

Senior Director- Accounting Shared Services

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$79,746 / year median in Illinois

-16% projected decline

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Senior Director- Accounting d Services at LHH Senior Director- Accounting d Services at LHH in Clarendon Hills, Illinois Posted in 2 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Senior Director, Accounting d Services We are partnering with a growing, industry-leading organization seeking a Senior Director, Accounting d Services to lead a large-scale Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable organization. This leader will be responsible for driving automation, process improvement, systems optimization, and operational efficiencies across accounting operations while leading a sizeable team that includes Manager and Director-level leaders. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to influence change across a complex organization. Responsibilities
  • Lead enterprise-wide Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations
  • Drive automation, continuous improvement, and process transformation initiatives
  • Partner with Finance, IT, and business leaders to modernize systems and workflows
  • Develop KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics to improve performance and scalability
  • Lead, coach, and develop a large accounting operations team, including senior leaders
  • Strengthen internal controls, governance, and operational effectiveness
  • Evaluate and improve existing processes while helping build a best-in-class shared services organization
  • Champion system enhancement initiatives, including Oracle-based solutions and legacy system modernization Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting, shared services, or accounting operations leadership experience from a larger organization
  • Experience leading large AP and AR organizations within a complex environment
  • Strong background in process improvement, automation, transformation, and operational excellence
  • Oracle ERP experience highly preferred
  • Experience working within both modern and legacy system environments
  • Background within manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, industrial, or other product-based organizations preferred
  • Proven ability to think strategically while remaining engaged in operational details Why Join?
  • Newly created leadership role with the opportunity to build and enhance processes, systems, and organizational capabilities
  • High-visibility position with significant influence on the future state of the accounting operations function
  • Company is experiencing strong growth and investing in operational infrastructure to support continued expansion
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful transformation and modernization initiatives
  • Modern office environment with newly renovated workspace and employee amenities Compensation & Benefits
  • Base salary: $200,000 - $220,000
  • Target bonus: 30%
  • Equity opportunity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to LHH Candidate Privacy Information Statement.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Search being run by Brian Esko - LHH Please apply here or send resume to Brian.
Esko@LHH.com for consideration.