Sr. Manager Financial Operations

Sunsweet Growers Inc. • Yuba City, CA

3d • $92,240 - $142,240

About The Position

The Sr. Manager Financial Operations leads end-to-end transactional finance operations across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C), integrating Cash Management/Treasury operations with accounts payable and accounts receivable. The role is both a frontline leadership position, coaching supervisors and technicians, and a process-owner role focused on standardizing workflows, using ERP and automation tools, and driving KPI-based performance.

The position oversees team development, service levels, workload coverage, AP and AR operations, cash management, short-term cash forecasting, treasury controls, process automation, data governance, GAAP-compliant records, fraud prevention, and internal controls. It collaborates with Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, IT, FP&A, the Controller, and CFO/Controller leadership to improve working capital, service, controls, and operational performance.

Requirements

• Proficiency with ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
• Experience with vendor/customer portals and strong Excel/BI skills.
• Hands-on, decisive frontline leadership, clear communication, and strong coaching skills.
• Process-oriented and data-driven approach; comfort with change management and standardization.
• High integrity, an ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement and customer/vendor service.
• Ability to lead, develop, and hold teams accountable while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to drive change-management initiatives, including system implementations, automation projects, and process standardization.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field; an associate degree combined with relevant, specific experience is acceptable.
• Ability to tolerate extended periods of sitting at a desk.
• Ability to work in ambient noise louder than a traditional office setting.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CTP.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop AP/AR supervisors and the Cash Manager; set expectations, routines, and accountability.
• Create cross-training and coverage plans for peak volumes, vacations, and system changes.
• Foster a service-level mindset and continuous-improvement culture across the team.
• Evaluate team workload and adjust team structure to ensure adequate support and resources.
• Own end-to-end AP processing, including invoice intake, validation, exceptions, approvals, payment runs, and vendor experience.
• Own end-to-end AR processing, including invoicing, cash application, deductions management, collections, dispute resolution, and customer experience.
• Define and maintain standard operating procedures, RACI, and AP/AR controls; enforce segregation of duties in collaboration with the Controller.
• Oversee daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations, payment file integrity, and bank portals/connectivity; improve the efficiency and timing of cash flows.
• Drive short-term cash forecasting with FP&A and the Controller; optimize payment timing and collections to improve working capital while balancing early-payment discounts and the time value of cash.
• Coordinate bank account administration, signatories, and treasury controls; support insurance and debt reporting as needed.
• Deploy and govern automation such as OCR, e-invoicing, and RPA; manage vendor/customer portals and ERP workflows.
• Use dashboards to monitor DSO, DPO, invoice cycle time, automation rate, exception aging, and cash forecast accuracy.
• Partner with IT to strengthen data governance, master data, and audit trails across P2P/O2C.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant posting, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Implement fraud prevention measures, including approval limits, vendor master controls, and bank validation.
• Own internal control remediation plans and monthly certification/reconciliations of key accounts.
• Coordinate with Procurement on PO compliance and vendor onboarding, and with Sales/Customer Service on billing and collections.
• Coordinate with Sales/Customer Service on an efficient, collaborative approach to clearing trade deductions.
• Align with FP&A and the Controller on cash forecasting, close calendars, and policy changes.
• Regularly communicate performance packs and action plans to the CFO/Controller.
• Own payment calendars and collection strategies; approve AP/AR process changes and business rules.
• Authorize automation configurations and portal policies within governance frameworks.
• Approve vendor/customer master changes and treasury control procedures within defined limits.

What This Job Offers

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