• Lead the Accounting Operations function for a rapidly growing organization, including AP, payroll, expense reporting, and state filing compliance
• Serve as the first-line manager-level owner for operational accounting issue triage, escalation handling, root-cause follow-up, and process discipline
• Manage and develop the AP, payroll, expense reporting, and state filing compliance team; build role clarity, cross-training, backup coverage, and accountability
• Oversee accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor bill flow, payment preparation, vendor-related issue resolution, and adherence to procure-to-pay processes
• Partner with Supply Chain, FP&A, and Buyers on PO creation, PO management, receiving discipline, buyer/category accuracy, invoice flow, and process improvement
• Oversee payroll operations in partnership with People Ops, including timelines, controls, handoffs, issue resolution, and backup coverage
• Own expense reporting and corporate card process compliance, including policy adherence, approval discipline, supporting documentation, and issue resolution
• Own state filing compliance execution, including filing calendars, registrations, external provider coordination, documentation, and timely completion of required deliverables
• Partner with ERP/IT and business process owners to identify workflow gaps, improve Odoo-enabled processes, support automation, and strengthen transaction traceability
• Document key operating procedures, create scalable SOPs and training materials, and ensure process changes are communicated and adopted across impacted functions
• Monitor operational accounting metrics and recurring issues to identify trends, reduce rework, and improve processing accuracy and cycle time
• Support monthly close activities related to AP, payroll, expenses, accruals, payments, and compliance areas, ensuring activities are completed timely and accurately
• Support internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance activities related to AP, payroll, expense reporting, and state filings