Robert Half is looking for an experienced accounting operations leader to oversee billing and accounts payable activities for our client. This role is responsible for strengthening daily financial operations, guiding team performance, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of core accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong operational accounting knowledge, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to deliver reporting and insights that support business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day work of the billing and accounts payable teams, ensuring priorities are clear and operations run efficiently.
• Mentor managers and staff through coaching, feedback, and performance leadership to build a capable and accountable accounting organization.
• Oversee invoicing, vendor payments, reconciliations, adjustments, and related controls to maintain timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Work closely with internal departments, vendors, and customers to investigate and resolve complex payment or billing concerns.
• Track departmental performance through reporting, service metrics, and operational reviews, and use findings to improve outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance efficiency through process improvements and automation.
• Contribute to system enhancements, implementations, and optimization efforts that improve billing and payable operations.
• Establish scalable procedures and internal controls that support compliance, consistency, and future organizational growth.
• Prepare and maintain operational reports that provide visibility into payables, billing activity, cash flow impacts, and team effectiveness.
• Support audit requests and partner with senior leadership to provide recommendations that strengthen accounting operations and business decision-making.

For immediate consideration please apply or call Steve Fields at 919-787-8226