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Senior Manager Accounting Operations
Posted: 01/29/2025
2025-01-29
2025-04-16
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Industry: Accounting
Job Number: 42832
Job Description
Senior Manager of Accounting Operations.
Leadership & Team Development:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
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- will oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions
- seeking an influential strategic leader, with exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to effectively manage both processes and a team. The Senior Manager will continuously evaluate, improve and enhance departmental processes, striving to improve quality, productivity and efficiency.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead and mentor direct reports, including the Collections Manager, AP Manager and Accounting Specialist, offering strategic guidance on high-level projects while ensuring overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department
- Manage the training and integration of new team members, identifying opportunities for promotion or professional growth
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, promptly addressing any AP or AR issues as they arise
- Work directly with the Collections Manager to review accounts receivable aging reports, monitoring overdue balances and tracking collection efforts and application of client payments
- Oversee the invoice and payment processes, working with the AP Manager, ensuring effective management of team workflows and clear, consistent communication
- Analyze trends and provide actionable insights to improve Firm financial performance on client collections
- Establish goals and KPIs for the AP and AR functions, regularly monitoring progress and providing weekly reporting to key stakeholders
- Manage the month-end close process for A/P and A/R functions, ensuring thorough and accurate reconciliations of related accounts
- Identify and execute strategic process enhancements and industry best practices to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts receivable and payable operations
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for AP and AR, providing ongoing to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures
- Establish and execute communication plans for Firm-wide processes or procedural changes
- Conduct annual reviews to establish priorities and goals for the AP and AR teams, aligning their objectives with the Firm’s strategic plan and overall direction Accounting and Finance groups
- Ensure timely fulfilment of all audit requirements pertaining to accounts payable and receivable requests
- Work with the AP management team on vendor W-9 documentation, annual 1099 reporting, unclaimed property review and reporting
- Leverage technology and automation to streamline processes and reduce manual work
- Stay updated on industry best practices and integrate them into departmental operations
- Experience in managing a full-cycle high volume accounts payable and accounts receivables teams, with a track record of proven leadership and implementing process improvements
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational, time management and execution skills
- Analytical skills and a basic understanding of accounting principles
- Proven ability to be self-motivated, proactive, resourceful, work well under strict deadlines and exhibit a team player attitude
- Ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
- Exhibit strong leadership and initiative, fostering positive relationships and effective communication across all levels of the organization
- Possess sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities, with excellent interpersonal skills and the capability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally
- Skilled in delivering constructive feedback to foster career development and professional growth
- Experience in developing and documenting policies and procedures, as well as managing implementations and process solutions
- Be a leader who can act, lead and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required with at least 10 years of experience in accounting operations, with a focus on AP and AR
- Experience managing a full-cycle high-volume accounts payable team with proven leadership and process improvement skills
- Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
- Experience with Elite financial system (Enterprise or 3E) or other major accounting software
- Experience with Chrome River and collections software (preferred)
- Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills required
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Meet Your Recruiter
Ashley Dineen
Ashley Dineen has been with The Panther Group since 2009 and has worked within many areas of the company including payroll, compliance, on-boarding, recruitment, and client management.
Ashley is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with family in her spare time.
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