"Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large fast-growing and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families children teachers staff and faculty advocates and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun rigorous whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. We are seeking a strategic project-driven and highly analytical Senior Specialist Finance Operations to manage modernize and elevate our company’s financial obligations and operational workflows. This role transitions from standard transactional processing to high-level departmental oversight focusing on maximizing end-to-end efficiency championing artificial intelligence and automation innovations and optimizing the comprehensive monthly closing process. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who pairs deep technical and accounting proficiency with a collaborative leadership mindset to guide the finance operations team toward ""best-in-class"" performance leveraging modern AI tools. Key Responsibilities Process & AI Innovation Identify evaluate and implement pioneering ideas and AI-driven solutions (such as Intelligent Document Processing smart matching systems and automated workflows) to streamline the entire invoice-to-pay lifecycle and enhance overall departmental efficiency. High-Level Accounts Payable & Invoice Management Oversee the review coding and processing of high-volume vendor invoices ensuring total precision utilizing automated validation tools and securing proper internal departmental approvals. Strategic Cash & Payment Execution Manage and optimize weekly payment runs via ACH wire transfers and checks to balance cash flow priorities with strong vendor relationships. Advanced Reconciliations Direct monthly vendor statement reconciliations and spearhead the resolution of complex discrepancies or past-due balances across all operating accounts. Compliance Audit & Data Integrity Direct the maintenance of secure digital and physical financial records to ensure rigorous data integrity. Manage 1099 filings ensure total accuracy in AI-driven data extraction and lead annual audit preparations. Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Serve as the primary senior point of contact for complex vendor inquiries and internal departmental billing strategy while mentoring and leading the day-to-day work of the finance team. What You Bring Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. Experience 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable operational accounting or finance operations. Demonstrated success leading or contributing to finance transformation initiatives including process redesign system implementation or automation efforts. Experience working in complex high-volume environments where accuracy speed and compliance are critical. Technical Expertise Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g. PivotTables XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP data modeling and reconciliation). Hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems such as NetSuite SAP Workday Coupa Zip or similar ERP/procurement platforms. Exposure to or strong interest in modern AP automation tools including OCR-based invoice processing intelligent matching engines and workflow automation solutions. Comfortable working with data to diagnose issues improve processes and support decision-making. Core Strengths Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities in deadline-driven environments. Meticulous attention to detail especially in financial reconciliation reporting and compliance-related work. Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive projects from ambiguity to execution. Natural problem-solver who actively identifies inefficiencies and implements scalable technology-enabled solutions. Clear confident communicator who can influence and collaborate across finance operations HR and school leadership teams. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible. Compensation Range $115000 $130000 USD Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy By providing your phone number you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Privacy Policy We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship."