Senior Director, Accounting Operations & SOX Compliance

The OpportunityWe, at Flywire, are seeking a Senior Director, Accounting Operations & SOX Compliance to lead global accounting operations, SOX compliance, and consolidation.Lead and support a high functioning team of international accounting professionals through a period of rapid growth and technological transformation.Serve as a trusted advisor to the Corporate Controller, CFO, FP&A and executive leadership on accounting, reporting, and control matters.Primary lead for internal and external audits, with ability to resolve audit matters and anticipate challenges due to complex transactions and volume growth.Implement best practices, processes and controls to support operational teams including: A/P, Billing, Receivables and Payroll.Act as a key stakeholder in financial systems strategy, including ERP implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls across accounting and close processes.Partner with Operations, Analytics, IT, and other stakeholders to optimize data integrity and reporting capabilities.Build, lead, and mentor a global accounting organization, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.Develop organizational structure and talent development strategies.Oversee key month-end, quarter-end and year-end tasks to ensure close timelines are maintained/accelerated.