Sr Accounting Manager

Sr Accounting Manager Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Sr Accounting Manager for a contract position in San Rafael, CA. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Leader to provide interim leadership and operational support for the AP function during a critical period. This role will focus on ensuring payment continuity, stabilizing processes and reducing reliance on manual workarounds. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments Partner closely with IT and Finance teams to address system-related issues, ensure production stability, and drive remediation efforts Lead and provide clear direction to a developing Accounts Payable team, driving timely execution, rapid issue resolution, and strict adherence to priorities in a high urgency environment Proactively address urgent payment issues, escalations, and exceptions to ensure business continuity Stabilize AP processes and reduce dependency on manual or workaround solutions Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders, including Finance leadership and business partners, on status, risks, and dependencies Document processes and support knowledge transfer as required Qualifications: The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years of hands-on AP leadership experience who can step in quickly, assess issues, drive execution, and partner effectively with Finance, Treasury, IT, and external vendors. If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!