Senior Manager, Shared Services – Accounting

Indiana Packers Corporation•Delphi, IN

About The Position

Senior Manager, Shared Services - Accounting Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service, and private-label producer of fresh and processed meats headquartered in Delphi, Indiana. Founded in 1991, IPC has grown from a single pork processing facility into a multi-plant, diversified protein organization with revenues of approximately $1.5B. Our portfolio includes leading national and regional brands such as Kentucky Legend, Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete, with operations across Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky. At IPC, we value diversity, innovation, collaboration, and people who are passionate about their work. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, educational assistance, and significant opportunities for career growth. With more than 3,100 team members across 14 states, we combine the scale of a large organization with a close-knit culture. Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Shared Services - Accounting is a key finance and accounting leadership role responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide accounts payable and credit operations. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of AP processes while establishing and enforcing credit policies that mitigate risk and support healthy cash flow. The role partners closely with Procurement, Sales, Legal, and Operations and leads continuous improvement initiatives across systems, controls, and team performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, credit, accounts receivable, or financial risk management.
3+ years of people management / leadership experience in an accounting function.
Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments ($1B+ revenue); CPG or food and beverage preferred.
Strong leadership, team development, and change-management capabilities.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in complex, fast-paced environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

ERP experience preferred; SAP strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Leadership Lead and oversee the end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor master data, and reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee AP-related month-end and year-end close activities.
Drive process improvements to improve cycle times, accuracy, and scalability.
Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
Credit, Collections & Risk Management Develop, implement, and enforce credit policies and procedures to minimize risk and optimize cash flow.
Review and approve customer credit applications; establish and monitor credit limits.
Monitor customer creditworthiness and manage exposure.
Oversee collections activities and aged receivables to reduce DSO.
Partner with Sales and Customer Service on credit terms and customer risk strategies.
Coordinate with Legal or external collection agencies on delinquent accounts as needed.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals and credit analysts.
Establish performance expectations, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor AP and credit health.
Serve as a strategic business partner to Procurement, Sales, Legal, and other stakeholders.
Support internal and external audits and ensure SOX or applicable compliance standards are met.
Systems & Process Optimization Drive finance systems enhancements and automation initiatives.
Oversee the integrity and optimization of AP and AR systems, ensuring accurate data and reporting.
Partner on ERP improvements and finance technology implementations.