Head of Transactional Processing

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before.  Learn more at geniussports.com THE ROLE: The Head of Transactional Processing is being hired to lead the global transactional finance teams at Genius Sports. Continuing to manage all transactional processing in one organizational pillar. This team plays a critical role in driving change and excellence in Accounts Receivable (invoicing and collections), Accounts Payable and Payroll. The role will report directly to the SVP Controllership and play a key role in driving the finance team forwards and optimizing the way the finance team is organized. Duties & Responsibilities • Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable team of 6 people, led by the Accounts Receivable Controller to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. • Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable team of 6 people led by the Accounts Payable Controller • Oversee and manage the payroll team of 6 led by the Global Payroll Manager • Develop and implement efficient processes and workflows across transactional functions, driving improvements in speed, accuracy and reliability. • Drive project and process improvements in the teams including; • AP – roll out of PO/credit card alignment, OCR and standardised AP processing • AR – automated billing project, best in class credit control and improved accuracy • Payroll – work to define clear roles and responsibilities between people and finance teams and align globally. Drive the global payroll project alongside people team and ensure common global accounting for payroll under one shared vision • Establish KPIs for the transactional processing team, monitoring performance and delivering constructive feedback to drive performance improvements. • Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal commercial stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective resolution of any discrepancies. • Build a strong focus on credit control to drive improvements in aging, bad debt and write offs. • Ensure all transactional processing is aligned with the company’s financial controls and governance standards. • Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes across accounts payable, receivable and payroll to meet reporting deadlines. • Build a strong team culture across both local and international team elements. Ensuring the team is driving towards process improvements and efficiency • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transactional processing professionals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, working with IT and finance to implement new solutions. • Complete roll-out of consistent transactional processes across the entire Group and acquisition entities. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: • Deep experience in working in transactional teams in industry is essential • Experience in leading and transforming transactional teams across multi service line organizations • Strong interpersonal skills and experience in dealing with commercial teams • Strong understanding of ERP systems including Workday finance • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a high level of attention to detail • Proven experience managing teams and developing team members in a high-paced environment • Advanced knowledge of best practices in transactional processing • Effective communicator, with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental projects • An ethos of continuous improvement of systems, processes and ways of working • Experience in a US listed environment is useful with a working knowledge of SOX controls