Accounting Operations Manager

firstPRO is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager for a permanent position with a well-established company in the Marietta/Kennesaw area.

SELLS:

• Benefits include coverage of 70% of medical dental vision starts Day 1
• Short/long term disability
• 12 co holidays, 4 floating holidays 10 days vacay, 2 PTO and 6 sick days
• 1 day remote (after 1 year)

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has managed both AR and AP organizations.
• Is strongest on the AR/collections side.
• Has implemented operational improvements.
• Uses KPIs to drive accountability.
• Can mentor and develop a team.
• Is comfortable handling escalated customer issues.
• Thinks strategically while remaining hands-on enough to support the team.

Position Overview:

Accounting Operations Manager responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions while managing and developing a high-performing team. Oversees departmental KPIs, ensuring accuracy, timely vendor payments, and efficient customer collections. Drives process improvements, resolves escalated collection issues, and provides day-to-day operational support and leadership. Recognized for strong analytical thinking, independent decision-making, and the ability to optimize financial operations and team performance.

Experience Desired:

• 7-10 years of experience leading teams and processes for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Experience in a high-volume environment with revenues of $400MM
• Excel (Vlookups, pivot tables, sum ifs)
• SAP experience preferred; ERP experience required
• Understanding of credit risk profiles, and credit tools to evaluate risk, and bad debt management