Senior Manager, Accounting

Sodexo • Buffalo, NY

22d • $86,275 - $133,870 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting leads North American collections for litigation, high-risk, and bankruptcy accounts. The role partners with Legal and Finance to maximize recoveries, reduce credit losses, resolve escalations, and oversee collection strategies and team performance. It is a hybrid role requiring three days in the office at the Cheektowaga, New York location.

The position guides and develops a team responsible for complex accounting functions that safeguard organizational assets and support financial accuracy. Areas of oversight include financial reporting, cash collection, and billing. The role works with clients and internal teams to resolve issues and improve operational efficiency, and leads projects and process improvements that enhance collections, cash flow, billing, and accounting operations.

Requirements

• Leadership experience managing accounting teams and complex financial functions, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Knowledge of financial information systems and tools, including bank reconciliation processes.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to gather and synthesize data from multiple sources for decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across clients, Operations, and Finance teams to resolve issues and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated record of driving process improvements and implementing solutions to optimize cash collections, billing, and accounting operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Five years of management experience.
• Three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American collections for litigation, high-risk, and bankruptcy accounts.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to maximize recoveries, reduce credit losses, and resolve escalations.
• Oversee collection strategies and team performance.
• Guide and develop a team managing complex accounting functions.
• Oversee financial reporting, cash collection, and billing processes.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of accounts, maintaining financial controls and mitigating risk.
• Collaborate with clients, Operations, and Finance teams to resolve challenges and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Drive cash collection strategies using effective tools and data-driven approaches.
• Lead projects to improve collections, cash flow, and operational efficiency across accounting functions.
• Oversee and optimize billing practices, researching solutions to streamline processes.
• Support technical development and enhancement of accounting systems and business processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior