Accounting Operations & Systems Manager
Cherry Bekaert • McLean, Virginia • Full Time • $140,000–$160,000 / year
Posted on Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Hyper-growth technology company in Tysons Corner is expanding and bolstering its Finance team. Amazing culture, competitive benefits and universal growth and development possible.
The Accounting Operations Manager will build and run the operational backbone of the finance function. You'll own the systems, workflows, and controls that sit underneath our accounting work – making sure close runs smoothly, data is reliable, and the team can scale without adding headcount proportionally.
This role is for someone who sees process as leverage. You should be equally comfortable in the weeds of an ERP configuration and presenting controls framework to leadership.
Role Overview
- Own roadmap, sequencing, and delivery of systems and process projects — including intake, scoping, and milestones
- Drive and manage the global expansion of accounting and finance functions during rapid company growth
- Design and document accounting workflows, controls, and policies
- Partner with finance, engineering, and ops to source and implement new tools and processes as the business grows
- Drive automation across the accounting and finance function, from operations to reporting
- Build audit readiness infrastructure
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in how accounting work gets done
Desired Experience/Qualifications
- 5-10 years in accounting operations, finance systems, or an accounting-adjacent role
- BS in Accounting required
- CPA preferred
- PMO experience; PMP certified
- International experience — including multi-entity and multi-currency configuration
- Hands-on experience with ERP administration, ideally NetSuite or Sage Intacct
- Strong understanding of GAAP and how accounting principles translate into system design
- Track record of building processes and controls in a fast-moving environment
- Analytically sharp - able to think in systems, not just tasks
- Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
- High ownership orientation; you treat the accounting infrastructure as yours to improve
Culture & Compensation
- Well-funded start-up culture; interactive, supportive and fun
- $140,000 - $160,000 base
- Equity grant offered
- In-office culture
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