Finance Operations Director Direct Hire **Job Overview:** The Finance Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the entire billing, accounts receivable (AR), and cash application process for the company. This includes managing a team (3 direct reports, 23 indirect reports), ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, efficient collections, and proper cash application to customer accounts. The role requires strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of accounting principles and best practices. **Job Overview:** + Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of accounts receivable operations, including but not limited to, payroll, billing, collections, and cash applications. + Implement and optimize departmental best practices, policies, and standardized workflows for account receivable operations through continuous improvement initiatives. + Oversee the overall health of outstanding accounts receivables. + Implement and manage action plans to target and resolve outstanding accounts receivables through effective management and root cause analysis. + Develop, monitor, and achieve key departmental metrics and enterprise benchmarks to measure performance. + Use analysis to proactively identify fluctuations in collection trends, payment processing effectiveness, etc. + Provide executive oversight for system upgrades for accounts receivable applications. + Hold regular meetings with all levels of management to review accounting data and address concerns **Responsibilities:** Leadership and Management: + Lead the Billing, AR and Cash managers and help mentor and develop the Billing, Cash and AR specialists. + Set performance goals and provide regular feedback. + Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Billing and Invoicing: + Timely and accurate processing of consultant timecards. + Oversee the timely and accurate generation of invoices. + Ensure compliance with customer contracts and billing requirements. + Implement and maintain billing systems and processes. + Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and issues. Accounts Receivable Management: + Monitor and manage outstanding receivables. + Develop and implement collection strategies to minimize past-due accounts. + Establish and maintain credit policies and procedures. + Prepare and analyze AR aging reports. + Coordinate communication with senior field management for troubled accounts. Cash Application: + Supervise the accurate and timely application of cash receipts to customer accounts. + Reconcile cash transactions to bank activity. + Manage and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies. + Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all cash transactions. Process Improvement: + Identify opportunities to streamline and improve billing, AR, and cash application processes. + Implement automation and technology solutions to enhance efficiency. + Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes. Reporting and Analysis: + Prepare and present regular reports on AR performance metrics, including DSO, collection effectiveness, and bad debt expense. + Analyze trends and identify areas for improvement. + Provide insights and recommendations to management. Compliance: + Ensure Billing, Cash and AR are compliant with SOX and all relevant accounting standards and regulations. + Maintain accurate and complete records for audit purposes. + Collaborate with internal and external auditors. **What are the qualifications to apply:** + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. + 7+ years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, and cash application, with at least 5 years in a management role. + Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. + Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems. + Bullhorn and Workday knowledge preferred. + Advanced knowledge of MS Excel. + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. + Proven track record with process improvement and automation. + CPA or other relevant certifications. + Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. + Knowledge of credit and collections laws and regulations. **What’s in it for you:** + Compensation: Range from $140,000 to $160,000 commensurate with skill level and experience. + Highly competitive benefit package including health, vision, dental, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), medical and dependent flexible spending (FSA), health savings (HSA), critical illness coverage, volunteer and activism time off, paid parental leave (even pawternity leave!), 401k match with pre and post-tax options as well as an annual wellness reimbursement. + Training, training, and more training – our virtual training program offers a library of 100+ courses with classes-based, as well as self-led content that will develop the necessary foundation for you to succeed and flourish in your role, as well as continue your learning throughout your time at Motion Recruitment Partners. + Ongoing one-on-one support and mentorship in all aspects of your role and development + Fun, energetic, team-oriented work environment that makes you excited to go to work every day. + Strong Brand Equity: a trusted brand with a 4.8/5 star ranking on Google and world class NPS (net promoter score) satisfaction rating at 86. + Marketing resources and technology: not only do we have one of the largest in-house marketing teams in the industry, but we invest heavily in the tools needed to do the job. Hubspot, video platforms, production companies, SEO consultants, etc + Team Collaboration: As part of a team of 13 marketing professionals, you will have support and guidance from your colleagues who cater to the same audience you do. It’s a fun, energetic, team-oriented work environment that makes you excited to go to work every day. + Flexibility + Ability to work remote: The Marketing team is essentially remote but preferably you will live in one of our main cities (your manager will live in Dallas; HQ is in Boston). Work-life balance is stressed on our team. Production and deadlines are important, but so is family and mental health. Since 1989, Motion Recruitment Partners LLC has grown into a leading global recruitment service provider offering outsourced talent solutions, perm and contingent staffing, and MSP programs to growing companies around the world. Motion Recruitment Partner’s network of operating brands (Motion Recruitment, Sevenstep, and The Goal) have a strong and proven track record with filling mission-critical positions using a unique, team-based approach to talent acquisition. We are accepting candidates on an ongoing basis. Apply now to learn more about the job opportunity and our unique culture and work environment. Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.