Accounting Operations Manager

Vista Higher Learning

Accounting Operations Manager at Vista Higher Learning overseeing AP, AR, and financial operations. Driving process improvements, managing teams, and ensuring compliance.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls while driving process improvements and system implementations. Proficient in managing teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering performance metrics to enhance financial operations.

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Accounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementProcess Improvement InitiativesGAAP ComplianceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBillingCollectionsOperational AccountingFinancial ReportingPerformance MetricsTransactional AccountingProcess RedesignAudit Requirements

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoachingCollaborationWorkload PrioritizationStaff Development

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteModern ERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Procure-to-PayOrder-to-CashInternal ControlsVendor ManagementCash Flow Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, including performance management, workload prioritization, coaching, training, and staff development.
Oversee end-to-end procure-to-pay and order-to-cash operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and internal controls.
Manage AP and AR operations, including vendor payments, invoice processing, collections, cash application, customer billing, and working capital performance.
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives, including continued optimization of Ramp, implementation of best practices, and identification of opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and control.
Partner with Finance leadership on system implementations and operational enhancements, including NetSuite deployment, process redesign, user adoption, and cross-functional workflow improvements.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal and external audit requirements.
Develop and deliver operational reporting and performance metrics related to AP, AR, collections, cash flow, vendor management, and transaction processing activities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Customer Support, Operations, Procurement, and other stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance the customer and vendor experience.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with significant exposure to AP, AR, billing, collections, and operational accounting functions.
3+ years of management experience leading accounting or finance professionals.
Experience managing transactional accounting teams in a growth-oriented environment.
Demonstrated experience leading process-improvement, system implementation, or finance transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, operational accounting processes, and audit requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern ERP/accounting systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

life/health/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
educational assistance
commuter pass subsidies
generous employee referral bonuses
PTO and paid holidays