Accounting Operations Manager (Bird Electric)

About the role

The Accounting Operations Manager at Bird Electric Enterprises is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Operations team and overseeing complex accounting processes. This role requires advanced Accounts Payable expertise and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level ownership of Accounts Payable operations
• Monitor, analyze, and resolve system-related invoice processing issues impacting service, quality, or compliance
• Serve as senior subject matter expert for: approval routing and authority matrix, supplier due diligence, payment method optimization and exception handling, ERP/system error resolution
• Partner with Finance leadership on high-risk or judgmental AP matters
• Drive operational excellence across AP, lead key initiatives, provide guidance on higher risk matters, and support team development and departmental strategy
• Lead process ownership, risk mitigation, system optimization, and talent pipeline development
• Act as an escalation point for accounting matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (in Accounting or Finance, preferred) or equivalent experience
• Typically 6+ years related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance or CPA beneficial
• Typically 6-8 years related experience
• Supervisory Experience Preferred
• Preferred Technical Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel (Advanced proficiency), PowerBI (Working knowledge), Percent complete accounting (Basic), Technical accounting (Strong working knowledge), Financial statement analysis (Intermediate), Foreign currency concepts (Working knowledge)
• Preferred Non-Technical Skills: Strong planning and organizational skills, clear professional written communication, effective communication and information flow, effective presentation skills, structured problem-solving skills, proven ability to develop direct reports, ability to address performance concerns directly and constructively, capability to operate effectively in ambiguity, solid business acumen, ability to keep stakeholders aligned and informed, well-established peer and cross-functional relationships, ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, applying judgment within defined guidelines

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (in Accounting or Finance, preferred) or equivalent experience. Typically 6+ years related experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances, life insurance, and a robust wellness program
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met
• Vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union

Company Information

As a 100% employee-owned company, every role at Bird Electric Enterprises matters. You own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site, and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.