What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANAGER, AP/AR position at Michael Page?
- Lead transformation across AR/AP operations and automation.
- High visibility partnership with finance leadership.
Our client is a global consumer products organization with a portfolio of established brands serving both retail consumers and professional channels. The company operates in a fast-paced environment focused on operational excellence, process improvement, and scalable growth.
Job Description
- Lead the day-to-day Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, overseeing a team of onshore and offshore professionals responsible for high-volume transaction processing.
- Manage and develop AR and AP staff, providing guidance, accountability, and support while ensuring timely and accurate execution of core processes.
- Review and oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, collections activities, account reconciliations, and issue resolution for escalated matters.
- Drive improvements across AR and AP operations by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance efficiency through automation and emerging technologies.
- Partner closely with Finance leadership on cash flow management, working capital initiatives, reporting, and business process improvements.
- Monitor aging reports, deductions, chargebacks, collections performance, and vendor balances to ensure issues are identified and resolved proactively.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, and other business partners to support operational objectives.
- Provide analysis and reporting related to receivables, payables, cash management, and operational performance.
- Serve as a key resource for broader business initiatives and special projects, supporting organizational growth and process transformation efforts.
- Operate with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment and partnering effectively with senior finance leadership to drive results.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 6 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including hands-on responsibility for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, credit, collections, cash management, or related functions.
- Proven experience leading, developing, and managing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Experience overseeing or partnering with offshore teams and shared services organizations is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel proficiency and experience performing reconciliations and financial analysis.
- Working knowledge of collections, deductions, chargebacks, disputes, vendor payments, aging reports, and working capital management.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, workflow enhancements, or system efficiencies within AR/AP operations.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, customer portals, and accounts receivable/payable automation tools.
- Experience supporting large retail, e-commerce, or consumer products environments, including exposure to major customers such as Amazon, Target, Ulta, or similar national accounts, is a plus.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, and executive leadership teams.
- Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, operate independently, and drive results with minimal oversight.
- Demonstrated success improving collections performance, deduction management, invoice processing, vendor onboarding, payment controls, or other transactional finance processes.
- Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $125,000 annually.
- Comprehensive standard benefits package.
Quote job ref: JN-102026-7125289
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000