Accounting Operations Manager at KBW Financial

A leading professional services firm located in Boston, MA is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Operations Manager to oversee our daily accounting operations. In this Accounting Operations Manager role, you’ll manage our accounts payable team, foster strong vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with policies and best practices. We require the Accounting Operations Manager to work a hybrid schedule and be in-office three days per week. 

Responsibilities of the Accounting Operations Manager include:

• Lead the accounting team, including hiring, training, coaching, and supporting professional development.
• Oversee expense reimbursements, ensuring adherence to firm policies, client guidelines, and IRS rules.
• Provide weekly cash payment updates for accurate cash forecasting.
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor invoice processing, including approvals, coding, and reconciliations for complex transactions.
• Manage payment cycles, including card payments, ACH transfers, and wire transactions.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and implement improved acceptance processes.
• Participate in projects to implement new systems, technologies, and process efficiencies.
• Administer corporate card programs, including issuance, usage monitoring, and reconciliation.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and cash forecasting processes.
• Lead efforts to streamline electronic invoicing, payment approvals, and expense management.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts payable and resolve any discrepancies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CPA and MBA are preferred 
• 5+ years of experience in accounting - ideally a professional services setting