Manager, Finance Operations at Saia Inc. in US - GA - Johns Creek
- Company: Saia Inc.
- Location: US - GA - Johns Creek
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 7+ years
Overview
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – f…
Job description
- Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.
- Leads finance operations and strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business growth. Partners with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, implement technology, and deliver scalable and compliant finance operations.
Responsibilities
- Manages end-to-end accounts payable operations and supports the timely and accurate completion of period-close, financial reporting, and income-reporting activities.
- Ensures established service levels, productivity targets, operational performance measures, and quality standards are achieved.
- Establishes and maintains a strong control environment by promoting compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates operational risks and implements improvements that strengthen process consistency, accountability, and operational performance.
- Leads cross-functional strategic initiatives, finance transformation efforts, process improvements, and technology implementations from planning through delivery.
- Uses data, reporting, and analytics to support decision-making, measure performance, and identify opportunities to improve finance operations.
- Coordinates stakeholder communication, training, change management, and user adoption activities that support successful project and process implementation.
- Builds and develops a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, knowledge transfer, employee engagement, and professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, accounts payable, or a related area.
- 3+ years of management experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, finance transformations, or system implementations.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, finance technologies, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Skills
Preferred
- Proficiency with ERP systems
- Finance technologies
- Reporting tools
- Microsoft Office applications
Benefits
- At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance with medical, Rx and vision. Free after 10 years of employment.
- Dental insurance
- Free life insurance
- Free short-term disability
- 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
- Immediate eligibility for holiday pay
- Paid vacation days and personal/sick days
- Employee stock purchase plan
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About Saia Inc.
At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further. With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team. Read More