Sr. Manager, Accounting (AP/AR)

Fanatics•New York, NY

3d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of an Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Senior Manager is to provide guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to AP/AR team for the purpose of ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures, while maintaining an efficient and effective process. The Senior Manager will act as liaison with appropriate staff members and other departments to ensure the goals and objectives of the accounting department are met. The Senior Manager must oversee the full-cycle AP and AR functions, leading the team in researching discrepancies and seeking quick resolutions.

Requirements

Extensive AP and AR leadership experience in a global organization.
A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field required.
Minimum 8-10 years of accounting experience preferred
Ability to handle multiple tasks and stringent deadlines within a fast-paced environment is a must
Ability to organize and prioritize
Must have strong analytical skills
Must have excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Ability to effectively work with multiple departments, at all levels of the organization
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel - experience in Pivot Tables and VLookups are a plus
Strong attention to detail
Solid leadership skills.
Must be a team leader with a positive attitude.
Strong analytical and time management skills.
Work independently to resolve issues with little assistance.
Candidate must be in-office 4 days per week.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
Public accounting experience a plus
Oracle Cloud (ERP, EPM) experience a plus

Responsibilities

Lead a team of specialists and provide oversight of day-to-day functions which may include purchase orders, invoice processing, payments and help desk activities for multiple entities.
Manage accuracy of invoice processing and receipts, ensuring adherence to AP/AR policies and procedures.
Oversee research and analysis of AP/AR items
Act as liaison between AP/AR and supplier partners, customers and other key stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of invoicing and collection issues.
Design, implement, and scale a new AR process from the ground up
Manage and perform monthly AP and AR closing procedures
Compile and analyze AP and AR financial data for reporting requests as well as present AP and AR aging data monthly during balance sheet reviews.
Manage and provide guidance to the business on AP and AR aging reports.
Assist in creating detailed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and reporting for leadership, as well as using KPI data as a performance management tool with staff.
Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders in the AP/AR processes.
Collaborate on project implementations as well as acquisitions of new lines of business.
Ensure all AR, AP suppliers, purchase orders, and invoicing SOPs are up to date and maintained accurately.
Hire, develop and mentor team members.
Provide cross training, goal setting and overall guidance for AP/AR teams.
Support internal and external audit requests as needed.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties as necessary to support the AP/AR department.