Manager, Financial Operations

TILLEY DISTRIBUTION INC•Middle River, MD

1d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Financial Operations will lead cash operations, working capital performance, and transactional processing across the order‑to‑cash (OTC) and procure‑to‑pay (P2P) cycles. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, a deep understanding of financial management principles, and a proven track record of driving process improvements. This role reports directly to Tilley’s Vice President, Accounting (Controller), and will manage a team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar related fields
7 / 10+ years of accounting / treasury / credit experience, including supervisory / management experience
Strong knowledge of AR / AP accounting processes
Regular experience using analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field or other relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CTP, CMA), a plus
Ideal Industry background – Distribution, Chemicals, and/or Manufacturing
Independent / self-starter with close attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Superior problem-solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
Focused, organized, results-oriented individual
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and to adapt to changing work priorities
Experience collaborating and building strong relationships across teams

Responsibilities

Manage daily administration of US cash management processes – cash positioning and liquidity management
Create, support, and maintain end-to-end treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls
Own the near-term 13‑week cash forecast and support mid-to-long range cash flow forecasting
Complete all necessary lender reporting requirements around liquidity
Monitor and oversee existing banking infrastructure/relationships, including accounts, services, and other administrative tasks
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounts receivable function to ensure accurate billing, timely collections, and strong cash flow
Establish and maintain Accounts Receivable policies, procedures, and internal controls
Monitor Accounts Receivable aging, credit exposure, and past-due balances
Develop and enforce credit and collection strategies to minimize risk
Resolve escalated customer billing and payment issues
Support the month-end close, including Accounts Receivable reconciliations and reporting
Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor communications
Resolve escalated vendor billing and payment issues
Establish and maintain Accounts Payables policies, procedures, and internal controls
Review, approve, and process invoices, expense reports,s and payment requests
Oversee end-to-end expense report processing in SAP Concur, ensuring compliance with corporate travel and expense policies and timely reimbursement
Support the month-end close, including Accounts Payables reconciliations and reporting
Identify and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, tracking performance, and recommending improvements to support continuous operational enhancements
Implement standardized global Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes and documentation to reduce manual work and improve collaboration
Collaborate with the IT department to implement and optimize technology solutions for payment processing and invoicing, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness
Directly manage local and offshore teams, providing coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities while building strong analytical and business-partnering capabilities
Manage team activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and cadence
Partners with sales, customer service, procurement, and finance leadership to support revenue operations