Sr. Manager Finance Shared Services

Jostens • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced finance leader passionate about operational excellence, automation, and cross-functional partnership? As the Sr. Manager of Finance Shared Services, you will oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit, and T&E functions across a global, multi-entity organization. You’ll lead process optimization across Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash, champion system innovation, and drive compliance and performance through service-level agreements and KPI discipline. This role offers the opportunity to modernize financial operations while developing a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance. Including at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing AR/AP operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. A strong academic foundation from an accredited institution.
• Ability to commute to the Owatonna office 2–3 times per week. Candidates living in or near Owatonna strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and cash flow. Including compliance with tax, 1099, and global payment requirements.
• Experience in a multi-entity, shared services, or global environment. With the ability to scale processes and standardize operations.
• Expertise in Oracle Financials (Fusion or EBS). And knowledge of AP/AR tools such as OCR and automated workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset and strategic thinking. Able to manage details while staying focused on big-picture priorities.
• Advanced Excel and strong systems proficiency. With the ability to optimize financial technology to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations across AP, AR, Credit, and T&E.
• Lead shared services for a global manufacturing environment, ensuring efficient and accurate processing.
• Partner cross-functionally with key leaders.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Treasury, and Accounting to improve transaction flows and financial record integrity.
• Drive service excellence through KPIs and SLAs.
• Define performance expectations and create a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage 3 direct reports and provide mentorship, feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Lead monthly reporting and commentary.
• Provide variance analysis on AR, AP, and customer deposits relative to forecast, plan, and prior year.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Serve as audit liaison and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and SOPs.
• Protect data integrity and enforce governance.
• Oversee customer/vendor master data and segregation of duties protocols.
• Create and execute a finance technology roadmap.
• Leverage lean principles and automation to streamline end-to-end processes.
• Collaborate with IT to improve ERP utilization.
• Enhance Oracle systems, OCR, and workflow tools to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide project and change management for enterprise finance and system transformation efforts.

Benefits

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
• We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
• We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
• We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
• We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $XX to $XX with annual bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees