Manager, Financial Operations

Position Title: Manager, Financial Operations

Location: US-Remote #LI-Remote 

About the role

As LTK continues to scale, we’re looking for a proactive and strategic Financial Operations Manager who will play a critical role in delivering LTK’s mission to empower the world’s premium lifestyle Creators to achieve maximum economic success. How? By overseeing the invoicing and collecting of commission and sponsored campaign funds from brands and retailers and the distribution of creator earnings to LTK’s global base of Creators.

The Financial Operations Manager will also lead LTK’s trade payables processes and other disbursement processes and team cross-functionally with LTK’s Product, Sales, Customer Service and Tech teams to ensure smooth financial operations, streamline processes, and create scalable solutions that support the growth of our business. 

How you will make an impact

• Business Operations
• Leading customer invoicing, credit/collections and cash application for LTK’s revenue streams, including creator commissions and sponsored campaigns. The Financial Operations Manager and team will maintain strong relationships with key vendors and customers to facilitate smooth financial transactions and promptly resolve payment or billing issues.
• Leading LTK’s creator payout process, ensuring the timely and accurate disbursement of creator earnings, including managing the relationships with the vendor/technology partners involved in creator payouts.
• Leading the trade accounts payable process to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments, compliance with company policy and agreed-upon payment terms
• Assisting the accounting team with cash flow and working capital management, collaborating with finance and operational teams to balance cash inflows and outflows, and ensuring the company maintains a healthy financial position.
• Liaise and support other LTK teams on receivable and payable matters.
• Ensure compliance with all internal financial policies and regulatory standards. Monitor and improve internal controls where needed to prevent fraud or errors in financial transactions, including verifying and approving high-value invoices and customer payments.
• Process Optimization and Automation: 
• Identify areas for process improvements within AP and AR functions, implementing automation tools and best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate transaction cycles. 
• Work closely with tech, product and business teams to integrate and optimize financial systems, such as accounting software, payment gateways, and reporting tools, to support automation of key finance functions.
• Financial Reporting & Analytics: 
• Generate and analyze AP and AR aging reports, cash flow projections, and other financial metrics to provide actionable insights for leadership. 
• Prepare regular updates on cash flow status, aged receivables, vendor payments, and operational performance, ensuring cross-functional team visibility.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Lead and mentor the AP and AR teams, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Foster a collaborative environment encouraging team development, continuous learning, and process improvements.

What you will bring to LTK

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or similar roles, focusing on accounts payable, accounts receivable, or financial operations in a marketplace or tech-driven company.
• Leadership: Proven experience managing or leading finance teams, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional collaboration.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable working with financial tools and software, including ERP systems (e.g. Netsuite), payment processing systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, with the ability to extract insights from data and make strategic recommendations. Strong skills in Excel / Google Sheets are required.
• Process Improvement: A track record of identifying inefficiencies and leading process improvements, especially in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience driving cross-functional initiatives.