Director of Financial Operations

We are partnering with a growing organization in the Greater Philadelphia area to identify a Director of Financial Operations to lead its Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for the full cash cycle, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections, accounts payable, vendor payments, and disbursements. The Director will work closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen working capital, improve financial controls, and build scalable processes to support continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on AR/AP leadership experience, has successfully managed and developed teams, and enjoys identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, reporting, and automation. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections, aging, and dispute resolution Oversee Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, expense reimbursements, and vendor management Lead, develop, and mentor the AR/AP team while establishing clear goals and performance expectations Establish and maintain financial operations policies, procedures, and internal controls Partner with finance leadership on cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and DSO/DPO improvement initiatives Ensure accurate and timely AR/AP information is provided for month-end close and subledger reconciliations Serve as an escalation point for customer billing and vendor payment issues Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate and audit-ready documentation Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across financial operations Help optimize ERP systems and related financial workflows Develop and deliver reporting and dashboards around aging, DSO, DPO, cash position, and other key financial operations metrics Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other business leaders Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent progressive experience may also be considered 7+ years of progressive accounting or financial operations experience Strong experience across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable #J-18808-Ljbffr London Approach