Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

. Evaluate, recommend, and implement process improvements for accounting operations, including analyzing potential system enhancements and developing SOPs .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDevens • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in operational accounting, including AP, Payroll, and Expense Reporting, while effectively leading teams and driving process improvements. Proficient in developing scalable SOPs and utilizing data analysis to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Accounting ManagementProcess Improvement ExpertiseCross-Functional CollaborationPeople Leadership and DevelopmentStrong Excel and ERP Fluency

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayablePayroll CoordinationExpense ReportingState Filing ComplianceProcess DocumentationData AnalysisRoot-Cause Problem SolvingOperational Metrics MonitoringSOP DevelopmentIssue Triage

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam LeadershipCoachingAccountability ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsExcel

Industry Keywords

Accounting OperationsFinance OperationsSupply ChainFP&APeople OpsComplianceOperational EfficiencyProcess OwnershipCross-TrainingFast-Paced Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, recommend, and implement process improvements for accounting operations, including analyzing potential system enhancements and developing SOPs
Collaborate with Supply Chain, FP&A, People Ops, IT, and other teams to ensure optimized processes and cross-functional communication
Manage and develop the AP, payroll, expense reporting, and state filing compliance team and operations
Build role clarity, cross-training, backup coverage, and accountability
Own operational accounting issue triage, escalation handling, root-cause follow-up, and process discipline
Document key operating procedures and create scalable SOPs and training materials
Ensure process changes are communicated and adopted across impacted functions
Monitor operational accounting metrics and recurring issues to identify trends, reduce rework, and improve processing accuracy and cycle time
Own and optimize operational accounting functions while helping the Accounting organization scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting, accounting operations, or finance operations experience
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory, team lead, or process-owner experience in a finance/accounting environment
Hands-on experience with AP, payroll coordination, expense reporting, state filing compliance, or related operational accounting workflows
Demonstrated experience improving processes, resolving operational bottlenecks, documenting procedures, and driving accountability across functions
Experience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, FP&A, People Ops/HR, ERP/IT, operations, or procurement
Strong process ownership, issue triage, prioritization, and root-cause problem-solving skills
Ability to manage ambiguity, create structure, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and ability to partner with non-accounting stakeholders while maintaining compliance and control discipline
People leadership, coaching, staff development, and accountability management
Strong Excel and ERP fluency; ability to use data to identify exceptions, trends, and process gaps
Perform extended activities such as typing, standing, sitting, walking, etc.
Occasional nights/weekends/on-call may be required during payroll processing, month-end close, audit, compliance deadlines, system issues, or urgent operational escalations
Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with equity
13 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities