- Company: Vista Higher Learning
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Salary: $115,000–$130,000/yr
Vista Higher Learning at a glance
SEC filings mentioning "Vista Higher Learning": 7 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $2.3M from the Department of Defense (started Aug 16, 2024) — via USAspending.gov
World language instructional resources french, german, italian, and spanish
237 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Accounting Operations Manager at Vista Higher Learning in Boston, Massachusetts
What This Role Involves
You will lead the accounting operations team, ensuring efficient and scalable AP and AR functions. Your role includes improving controls, solving complex problems, and partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate financial records.
Your Responsibilities
- Oversee and optimize accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes
- Implement and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative environment
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and enhance financial reporting
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting operations, preferably within higher education or a similar industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams effectively
- Strong technical judgment and process discipline
- Experience with financial systems and software tools
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- CPA or equivalent certification is preferred but not required
About Vista Higher Learning
Vista Higher Learning is a leading provider of higher education solutions. Our mission is to empower students and institutions through innovative educational technologies and services.
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Boston is Massachusetts’ capital and New England’s main cultural and financial hub. Roughly 48.4 sq mi with about 675,647 residents, it ranks among the Northeast’s larger cities. See Massachusetts for state context: Atlantic/Gulf of Maine coast, neighbors CT, RI, NH, VT, and NY.
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Unemployment rate in Massachusetts: 4.5% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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- Elevation 29m (95 ft)
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Be ready on month-end close, control design, ERP workflows, and how you scale ops with a small team. Prepare one example of cutting cycle time or error rates without weakening controls.
Strong fit if you lead accounting operations end-to-end, prefer structured process work in education publishing/software-adjacent finance, and can manage in a non-remote Boston role.
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Listing facts
- Role Accounting Operations Manager
- Employer Vista Higher Learning
- Location Boston, Massachusetts
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $115,000–$130,000/yr
- Posted July 31, 2026
- Apply by August 30, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (221 words)
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