Manager of Accounts Payable & Receivable

Gordon Flesch Company•Independence, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable is responsible for leading a high-performing team that provides best-in-class service to customers, vendors, and suppliers. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of vendor payments, employee expenses, and reimbursements, credit approval processes, and accounts receivable functions. The position also manages the ongoing use and optimization of business systems supporting these functions, including SAP Concur and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Experience leading or supervising Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, or Shared Services functions and teams.
Experience with ERP, expense management, or financial systems required.
Ability to work independently while effectively prioritizing demands and executing tasks.
Keen attention to detail.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely to internal and external customers.
Demonstrated process improvement experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improve performance.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and SAP Concur experience preferred.
Experience improving financial processes, driving efficiencies, and implementing operational improvements preferred.
familiarity in Lean Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
Experience establishing and managing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

Builds, develops, and leads a high-performing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team while fostering a positive, values-based culture.
Oversees all Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely vendor payments, strong supplier relationships, and efficient expense management processes.
Oversees Accounts Receivable and Credit functions, driving effective collections, minimizing bad debt, and improving Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Maintains visibility into the full billing lifecycle and ensures timely, accurate invoice processing.
Manages financial systems supporting AP and AR operations, including Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and SAP Concur, and ensures systems are configured to meet business needs.
Facilitates collaboration between Finance, Sales, and Service teams to proactively resolve billing, credit, and collection issues.
Develops and implements strategies to improve cash application, invoice processing, payment workflows, and overall operational efficiency.
Identifies and implements process improvements that support scalability, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
Evaluates and maximizes opportunities for vendor payment rebates, workflow automation, and other financial efficiencies.
Establishes and manages departmental goals, reporting, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance metrics to support organizational objectives.
Maintains professionalism and confidentiality of financial information.
Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned.