Accounting Operations Manager - Education & Publishing Boston, MA

A leading education and publishing company is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to oversee its Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, and cash management functions. The company develops innovative language-learning products for K-12 schools and universities.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys managing teams, improving financial processes, strengthening internal controls, and leveraging technology to create more efficient and scalable accounting operations. The role will also play a key part in the company's Net Suite implementation and Ramp optimization initiatives.

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, including workload management, coaching, training, and performance oversight
• Oversee end-to-end AP and AR operations, including vendor payments, invoice processing, customer billing, collections, and cash application
• Manage procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal controls
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, including Ramp optimization and accounting workflow enhancements
• Partner with Finance leadership on Net Suite implementation, systems integration, process redesign, and user adoption
• Develop operational reporting and performance metrics related to cash flow, collections, working capital, and transaction processing
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and other departments to strengthen controls and improve financial operations

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with strong exposure to AP, AR, billing, collections, and operational accounting
• 3+ years of management experience leading accounting or finance professionals
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CPA progress preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, transactional accounting, and audit requirements
• Experience leading process improvement, systems implementation, or accounting transformation initiatives
• Net Suite and ERP implementation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with AP automation platforms such as Ramp, Coupa, Stampli, Tipalti, or similar systems preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, strong communication, organizational abilities, and a hands-on leadership style

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting operations professional who wants to lead a team, take ownership of core financial processes, and play a meaningful role in modernizing accounting operations within an established education-focused organization.

Candidates must be within commuting distance of Boston, MA, and available to work onsite at least Tuesday and Thursday. Relocation assistance is not available.