Sign upLog in

Senior Director Financial Operations / Compliance

CFS

Downers Grove, IL

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$180,000–$230,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Automation, Billing, Business Administration, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cash Applications, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cloud Computing, Continuous Improvement, Credit and Collections, Customer Acquisition, Data Quality, Disbursements, Distribution Services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Logistics, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Control, Operations Processes, Oracle, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Reporting Dashboards, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Team Building, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Downers Grove, IL
POSTED
12 days ago

Sr. Director, Financial Operations (AR & AP)


Salary: $180,000–$230,000 + Bonus


Our client is seeking a Sr. Director, Financial Operations (AR & AP) to lead enterprise-wide Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations for a large, growing distribution organization. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, improve working capital performance, and lead a major finance transformation initiative focused on process optimization, automation, and systems modernization.


Why Consider This Opportunity as the Sr. Director, Financial Operations?



  • High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership

  • Opportunity to lead a significant AR modernization and AP optimization initiative

  • Stable, growing organization with strong leadership support

  • Ability to make a measurable impact on cash flow, working capital, and operational performance

  • Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation

  • Opportunity to build and shape a best-in-class finance operations function

  • Unlimited PTO and competitive benefits package


Key Responsibilities for the Sr. Director, Financial Operations



  • Lead end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, including invoicing, collections, cash application, credit management, vendor management, invoice processing, and disbursements

  • Ensure accurate, timely, and controlled execution of financial operations in support of month-end close and financial reporting

  • Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and performance dashboards across AR and AP functions

  • Drive working capital initiatives, including DSO improvement, cash application effectiveness, and payables optimization

  • Maintain strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness

  • Assess current-state processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness

  • Standardize and document financial processes across multiple business units and locations

  • Optimize Oracle Cloud functionality and adoption within Accounts Payable operations

  • Develop and execute a roadmap for Accounts Receivable systems modernization and integration

  • Partner with IT and business leaders to enhance automation, reporting, workflow management, and data quality

  • Lead, develop, and mentor finance operations teams while driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement


Qualifications for the Sr. Director, Financial Operations



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred

  • 10+ years of finance/accounting operations leadership with ownership of AR and AP

  • Experience in complex B2B distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments

  • Proven success leading process improvements, systems transformations, and operational change

  • Strong ERP expertise, including Oracle Cloud; legacy system modernization experience preferred

  • Strong working capital, cash flow, and internal controls experience

  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills

  • Ability to drive strategic initiatives while ensuring operational excellence



#LI-PO1
#INJUL2026

About the Company

C

CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder