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Job Title: Manager, Accounting Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Corporate Controller

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Manager, Accounting Operations leads the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments and customer collections, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvement. This role partners cross‑functionally to support cash flow, compliance, and operational efficiency, and is responsible for the management of the global corporate credit card program, including processing and compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operational Excellence

• Lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring timely, accurate processing and reporting
• Ensure disciplined execution of vendor payments, customer billing, and cash application to support cash flow objectives
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable aging, proactively addressing risks, exceptions, and delinquent balances
• Establish and maintain Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable procedures, and a strong internal control environment
• Lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable month‑end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control
• Manage the global corporate credit card program

Leadership and Talent Development

• Develop team with the appropriate mixture of experience, capabilities, and skills to ensure effective succession planning. Actively advocates for appropriate academic and leadership training and development within the team.
• Mentor, develop, and guide team members in new processes
• Manage team to efficiently process high volume and complex transactions for a global organization

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• High-Impact Communication
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Customer Focus
• Directing Others
• Planning and Organizing
• Values Based Leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Experience: 8+ Years related experience in accounting. Prior experience in a supervisory/leadership role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven knowledge of accounting, audit, and financial principles, with strong understanding of US GAAP and proven ability to research global accounting standards and recommend course of action as required
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage in a global, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
• High level of accountability
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability and experience in managing complex processes
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail
• Strong aptitude of systems and software applications, with proficient skills using Microsoft applications
• A disciplined work ethic and advocate for Loram’s values, vision, and mission

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Prior experience in Public Accounting

Licenses/Certifications: CPA or CMA designation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: IFS, SharePoint, WebFocus, Dayforce, Cornerstone, OnBase, Concur, and Adaptive

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTs:

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Social Security Verification: The individual’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.

• Drug and Alcohol Testing: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy.

• A nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check will be conducted. Up to a seven-year history will be considered, including incarceration or court supervision. Findings will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.

• Employment Verification: Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.

• Education Verification: Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• 10% or more travel including international
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Compensation:

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.