Director of Operational Accounting

Posted 4 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
165K-236K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Marketing Tech • Software • Biotech • Design
The Role
Lead strategy and execution for AP, T&E, Payroll, and Order-to-Cash operations. Build and manage global teams, drive automation and ERP/billing/payroll integrations, enforce SOX controls, own month-end operational close and audit deliverables, and partner cross-functionally to optimize working capital, billing, payments, and dispute resolution.
Summary Generated by Built In

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. 

Position Overview

The Director of Operational Accounting will serve as the executive leader responsible for the strategy, execution, and continuous optimization of Oura’s end-to-end transactional accounting functions: Accounts Payable (AP) Operations, Time & Expense (T&E), Payroll Operations, and Order to Cash Operations

In this role, you will build a high-performing team, drive global automation, establish robust internal controls, and lead cross-functional transformation across ERPs, HR systems, customer support platforms (Zendesk), and revenue operations.

Key Responsibilities1. Accounts Payable Leadership
  • P2P Strategy & Team Execution: Partner with the Head of Procurement and own the global disbursements process, directing an AP team responsible for high-volume invoice processing, vendor onboarding, 1099/1042 compliance, and operational execution.
  • Spend Management & Automation: Spearhead the continuous optimization of P2P platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ramp, NetSuite) to drive strict 3-way matching, purchase order enforcement, and automated approval workflows across the enterprise.
  • Working Capital & Vendor Governance: Set and enforce operational SLAs, partnering directly with Supply Chain and Procurement leadership to optimize working capital, negotiate payment terms, and drive accurate cash outflow forecasting.
  • AP Close & Compliance Accountability: Deliver a flawless month-end AP close, ensuring complete accuracy across unvouchered PO accruals, corporate card reconciliations, vendor statement audits, and dispute resolutions.
  • Team & Platform Ownership: Steering team operations and vendor management across enterprise T&E systems (e.g., Concur, Ramp, Navan) and card programs, optimizing integration architecture with ERPs like NetSuite, SAP, or Workday. 
2. Payroll Operations & Human Capital Strategy
  • Global Payroll Delivery: Own the accurate, compliant, and timely execution of multi-state US and international payroll, statutory tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, leading a dedicated payroll team.
  • Cross-Functional HR & Equity Alignment: Drive alignment with HR Operations, Compensation, and Equity leadership to ensure seamless integration and accurate execution of stock-based compensation, benefits, mobility, and bonus structures.
  • System Roadmap & Vendor Management: Command the administration of payroll technology (e.g., Workday Payroll, ADP) and hold key service vendors accountable to rigorous SLAs, data integrity, and system automation goals.
  • Payroll Governance & Audit Readiness: Ensure strict compliance for all payroll journal entries, month-end reconciliations, tax filings (W-2s/W-8s), and internal payroll controls.
3. Order-to-Cash (O2C), Accounts Receivable & Billing
  • Multi-Channel O2C Ownership: Lead and hold ultimate accountability for the AR and Billing team managing complex, high-volume transactions across D2C e-commerce, subscription memberships, B2B enterprise sales, and retail channels.
  • Metrics & Balance Sheet Ownership: Directly own the operational execution and accuracy of Unbilled Receivables, Consolidated AR Aging, customer deposits, and credit/dunning policies.
  • Processor & Retail Reconciliation Governance: Drive the strategic oversight of payment gateway settlements (Stripe, Adyen), retail remittances (Best Buy, Target, Amazon), and payment recovery protocols to minimize friction and bad debt.
  • Cross - Accounting Partnership: Partner closely with Revenue Accounting and broader Accounting leadership to build strong operating connectivity across Accounting and ensure O2C processes, customer billing flows, credits, reserves, disputes, and cash application activities are operationally sound, aligned with revenue recognition policies, supportive of an accurate and efficient month-end close, and proactively resolved before issues impact reporting.
  • Cross-Functional & Upstream Integration: Champion deep cross-functional alignment between the O2C team, RevOps, Commercial Finance, and Member Experience (Zendesk) to eliminate upstream bottlenecks, dispute spikes, and refund delays.
4. Process Excellence, Governance & Systems Transformation
  • Operational Tech Roadmap: Act as the executive owner for finance operational technology, driving system implementations, upgrades, and integrations across ERPs, billing engines, payment gateways, and spend tools.
  • SOX Readiness & Control Environment: Establish, enforce, and maintain a robust internal control framework (SOX-readiness) across all AP, Payroll, and O2C workflows, guaranteeing proper segregation of duties and risk mitigation.
  • Audit Ownership & Deliverables: Own the operational month-end close timeline and serve as the primary accountable leader for external audit deliverables (PBCs), process narrative accuracy, and compliance sign-offs.
  • Operational Performance & KPI Delivery: Define and report key executive performance metrics (e.g., AP cycle time, payroll accuracy, DSO, unbilled balances, processor success rates) directly to senior finance leadership.
  • Outsourced Operations Governance: Design, implement, and enforce global operational frameworks and SLAs for third-party vendors and outsourced teams—ensuring high delivery quality, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency across all external engagements. 
Qualifications
  • Experience: 10–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance operations experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing AP/P2P and AR/O2C functions, and preferably Payroll.
  • Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
  • Industry Background: Strong experience in fast-growing D2C e-commerce, consumer hardware, retail distribution, or SaaS/subscription-based environments.
  • Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, Workday), billing engines (e.g., Stripe, Zuora, Recurly), spend management tools (e.g., Zip, Ramp), payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday Payroll), and customer service platforms (Zendesk).
  • Process & Controls: Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX internal controls compliance, multi-state payroll regulations, credit risk management, and global vendor compliance.
  • Transformation Focus: Proven track record of leading system implementations, process automation, and enterprise workflow redesigns across all operational accounting pillars.
Benefits 

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
  • An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
  • 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
  • Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

  • Region 1 $200,600 - $236,000
  • Region 2 $182,750 - $ 215,000
  • Region 3 $164,900 - $194,000

A recruiter can determine your Region based on your US location.

We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Nebraska (NE), South Dakota (SD), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI).


Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Skills Required

  • 10-12+ years progressive accounting and finance operations experience
  • Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing AP/P2P and AR/O2C functions
  • Payroll experience (global payroll delivery, tax reporting, payroll systems)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA
  • Experience in fast-growing D2C e-commerce, consumer hardware, retail distribution, or SaaS/subscription environments
  • Advanced proficiency with ERPs (NetSuite, Workday, SAP), billing engines (Stripe, Zuora, Recurly), spend management tools (Coupa, Ramp, Zip), payroll systems (ADP, Workday Payroll), and customer service platforms (Zendesk)
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX internal controls, multi-state payroll regulations, credit risk management, and global vendor compliance
  • Proven track record leading system implementations, process automation, and enterprise workflow redesigns across operational accounting pillars

Ōura Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ōura and has not been reviewed or approved by Ōura.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Compensation is considered competitive for a midsize, high‑growth company, supported by posted role‑ and location‑based pay bands that signal structured ranges. A public equal‑pay pledge reinforces attention to fairness.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is a meaningful part of total compensation at a growing company, contributing to perceived upside over time. This ownership component complements base pay in the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The package includes substantial PTO, paid holidays, and dedicated wellness days that together exceed a basic time‑off offering. This breadth of time away supports recovery and balance.

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The Company
HQ: Oulu
850 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Oura is an award-winning and fast-growing startup that helps people track all stages of sleep and activity using the Oura Ring and connected app. By providing daily feedback and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people improve their sleep, understand their bodies, and transform their health. We’re on a mission to empower every person to own their inner potential, and we’re seeking talented individuals to join us on our journey. JOIN THE OURA TEAM Oura is full of skilled experts and we’re known to share a good laugh every now and then. We always strive to learn more and dig deeper into our research and analytics, to stay engaged and creative in everything we do. We respect our partners, privacy and the scientific method. We are a multi-disciplinary team of over 100 experts in hardware engineering, software development, machine learning, bioscience, sleep, industrial and UX design, production, marketing and customer experience. Oura Health Ltd.’s HQ and major manufacturing facilities are located in Oulu, Finland. Other locations include Helsinki and San Francisco.

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