Director, Financial Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership and guide the company's working capital strategy, enhancing the cash conversion cycle (CCC), Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO).

• Develop and implement a roadmap for top-tier financial operations throughout Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes.

• Collaborate with Finance leadership to ensure alignment of working capital performance with overarching financial plans and strategic objectives.

• Oversee the complete AR and AP functions, which include billing, collections, cash application, vendor management, and execution of payments.

• Propel performance against KPIs, guaranteeing precise and timely closing processes along with robust internal controls in AR/AP.

• Establish disciplined processes for prioritizing vendors and timing payments, balancing liquidity management with vendor relations.

• Work collaboratively across departments to enhance billing accuracy and refine contract structures.

• Lead discussions and negotiations with key customers and vendors, offering data-driven insights to executive leadership concerning working capital performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or related fields, with considerable responsibility for AR/AP and working capital performance.

• Demonstrated success in enhancing cash flow metrics, including decreasing DSO, optimizing DPO, and improving the cash conversion cycle.

• Systems and process-oriented leader, experienced in implementing scalable workflows, controls, and automation solutions.

• Highly skilled in ERP systems and Excel, with experience utilizing BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and automation/AI solutions.

• Strong business insight and awareness of how operational decisions influence cash flow, profitability, and risk.

• Effective communicator and negotiator, capable of managing intricate vendor and customer relationships.

• Able to operate with speed and precision—driving outcomes and making decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Highly organized and detail-focused, with a strong inclination towards accountability and execution.

• “Player-coach” mentality—ready to engage hands-on while building and leading teams.

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style that harmonizes strategic vision with operational excellence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary that reflects experience and skill level.