Finance & Accounting Operations Manager

(ID: 2025-0497)

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

 

Axle is currently hiring a dynamic and experienced Finance and Accounting Operations Manager in our Rockville, MD office. The Finance and Accounting Operations Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of our finance team. This role requires a proactive leader with a strong grasp of financial operations and a passion for building high-performing teams. The ideal candidate excels at aligning process execution with organizational goals, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement. 

 

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

OVERVIEW:

The Finance and Accounting Operations Manager will oversee the execution of critical finance and accounting processes, including overseeing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger management, and financial reporting. This individual will play a central role in managing and developing a diverse team, streamlining workflows, and ensuring operational excellence through effective leadership and strategic planning. This role requires the ability to work in our Rockville, MD office 5 days/week. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Drive process improvements and automation to eliminate inefficiencies and standardize procedures across teams
• Empower staff through inclusive brainstorming and clearly assigned responsibilities to balance workloads and foster accountability
• Train teams on new tools and processes to support adoption and reduce friction
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team, including analysts, staff, and trainees
• Oversee staffing, training, workload balancing, and performance reviews, including one-on-ones and team meetings
• Set KPIs aligned with company goals and deliver regular coaching and feedback
• Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Support retention and engagement through recognition, development, and transparent career paths
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations (GAAP, SOX, local tax laws); educate teams on evolving requirements
• Coordinate internal and external audits and assign ownership to enhance internal controls
• Mitigate financial risk by maintaining strong oversight of internal control systems
• Translate financial data into insights; guide the team on interpreting and applying analytics
• Track KPIs (e.g., close cycle time, billing errors, DSO) and delegate reporting to encourage ownership and development
• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Lead timely and accurate monthly and quarterly closings
• Maintain internal controls and mitigate risks related to financial misstatements or fraud
• Oversee financial systems (e.g., Business Central, Deltek, QuickBooks), ensuring data integrity and security
• Support adoption of new technologies and retrain staff as needed
• Designate power users for tools to provide internal support and continuity
• Act as liaison between finance, HR, growth, and other teams to support cross-functional alignment
• Contribute to strategi