Accounting Transformation Manager - Credit & Collections, and AP

Rumpke Careers•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Accounting Transformation Manager leads strategic optimization of Rumpke’s Accounts Payable and Credit & Collections functions. The role partners with both teams to modernize processes, strengthen internal controls, and produce measurable efficiency gains. The successful candidate combines accounting operations knowledge with a continuous-improvement mindset, translating transformation initiatives into sustained improvements in accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and cost efficiency across the procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles. The position provides leadership and performance management to the Accounts Payable and Credit & Collections teams, oversees their operational controls and strategies, develops policies and performance measures, and leads process reengineering. It also supports Finance leadership with planning and reporting, serves as an escalation point for complex disputes, and leads audit readiness. The position manages 1–10 employees.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive experience in accounting, finance transformation, or financial systems.
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable operations, credit and collections, and internal controls.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in complex, operationally driven organizations.
Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong data analytics capabilities using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Change management expertise, including training and user-adoption strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information technology, or equivalent.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English.

Nice To Haves

CPA.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives across Accounts Payable and Credit & Collections, identifying bottlenecks and implementing automated, standardized workflows.
Provide leadership, direction, and performance management to both functions, aligning team goals with broader Finance and organizational objectives.
Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable controls, including invoice processing, check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
Oversee collections strategy, credit risk assessment, and delinquency and dispute management to optimize cash flow, minimize bad debt, and preserve customer relationships.
Design, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures that strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance, including IRS Form 1099 reporting and FDCPA compliance.
Develop and monitor KPIs and benchmarking tools to set expectations, assess departmental and individual performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Apply Lean Management and/or Six Sigma methodologies to reengineer workflows and eliminate manual, non-value-added activity.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex vendor disputes, customer credit disputes, and third-party collection agency matters.
Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management.
Lead audit readiness and support internal and external audits related to Accounts Payable and Credit & Collections transactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.