Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions while owning the monthly close process from start to finish. This role requires a strong AR leader who can stabilize processes, resolve aging challenges, drive collections, and establish structure in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

This position manages a small team, partners closely with cross-functional departments, and brings a high level of independence, accountability, and problem-solving. Deep AR expertise is essential as the organization is actively addressing process gaps and reconciliation challenges.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

(Other duties may be assigned)

Month-End Close

• Fully own and drive the monthly close process
• Prepare and review key reconciliations, including AR aging, AP aging, GR/IR, accruals, prepaids, and other balance sheet accounts
• Ensure all journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules are accurate and completed on time
• Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision
• Support the Controller and Director of Finance with monthly and quarterly reporting packages and variance analyses

Accounts Receivable

• Lead full-cycle AR: billing, collections, cash application, credit limits, and customer account management
• Manage AR cleanup, including aging issues, unapplied cash, disputes, short-pays, and chargebacks
• Implement standardized billing, collections, documentation, and escalation processes
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to resolve issues impacting collections
• Present weekly AR metrics to leadership (DSO, aging buckets, dispute categories, expected cash, escalations)
• Manage credit holds and conduct credit reviews for both new and existing customers

Accounts Payable

• Oversee the full AP cycle including invoice entry, 3-way match, approvals, and payment processing
• Strengthen AP controls, refine workflows, and maintain vendor relationships
• Ensure timely payment runs aligned with organizational cash-flow priorities

Leadership & Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop AR/AP specialists
• Establish clear expectations, ensure accountability, and lead by example
• Run day-to-day accounting operations independently, escalating issues appropriately
• Champion process discipline, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve root causes and reduce recurring issues
• Support annual audit activities by preparing schedules and required documentation
• Execute key control activities to support compliance and accurate financial reporting

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including:
• 3 years in accounting leadership roles
• Direct responsibility for month-end close
• Team oversight or lead experience
• Proven track record of improving and stabilizing AR processes
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and account reconciliations

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in AR leadership, collections strategy, and account cleanup
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, nested formulas)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive outcomes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely reporting

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

(Preferred but not required)

• Experience in multi-entity or multi-currency environments
• Background in services, consumer products, or manufacturing
• Experience with process automation, ERP upgrades, or system implementations

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1966, PADI has spent nearly six decades shaping the future of scuba diving, consistently raising the bar for the industry we love. We know who we are as a company, yet we continually evolve, keeping our mission fresh, modern, and relevant. One thing that never changes is our commitment to being “The Way the World Learns to Dive.”

With over 30 million divers certified worldwide, more than any other scuba diving agency, we are proud to live our purpose every day: Seek Adventure, Save the Ocean.

We foster a work environment that values individual contributions while thriving on collaboration to achieve shared business objectives. Our leadership team supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible hours and comprehensive benefits.

If this role excites you and you meet the requirements above, we would love to get to know you! Learn more about us at https://www.padi.com/

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