Accounting Manager

CFS; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Job summary

CFS, located in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to manage daily AP/AR operations and lead a growing team. You will partner with the Controller and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

This role emphasizes process improvements, automation projects, and people development, with opportunities for bonus and profit sharing in a financially strong, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading AP and AR teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• People-management experience with multiple direct reports.
• Solid General Ledger and accounting fundamentals.
• Project management experience, ideally involving automation, systems implementations, or process improvements.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on, collaborative management style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure exceptional service and communication.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow enhancements.
• Support compliance, vendor payments, customer receivables, and operational accounting activities.
• Contribute accounting expertise and General Ledger knowledge to organizational initiatives.

Skills

AP/AR leadership

People management

Process improvement

Automation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Minneapolis, MN (Onsite)

Base Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing

Looking for your next accounting leadership opportunity where you can make a visible impact? This is a chance to lead a sizeable AP/AR team, drive meaningful process improvements, and work for a financially strong organization known for collaboration and long-term employee retention.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead a team of professionals across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Work directly with an experienced Controller and gain visibility across the organization.
• Play a key role in upcoming automation, systems, and process improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to strengthen and develop a growing AR function through coaching and leadership.
• Join a stable, profitable company with a strong reputation and long-standing customer relationships.
• Influence operational efficiencies and internal control enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with operations leaders, branch managers, customers, and vendors.
• Enjoy a culture that values teamwork, accountability, and respectful leadership.
• Earn additional compensation through a 10% performance bonus, discretionary bonus opportunities, and a highly competitive profit-sharing program.
• Take on a hands-on leadership role with both people management and project ownership.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure exceptional service and communication.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow enhancements.
• Support compliance, vendor payments, customer receivables, and operational accounting activities.
• Contribute accounting expertise and General Ledger knowledge to organizational initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading AP and/or AR teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Previous people-management experience with multiple direct reports.
• Solid General Ledger and accounting fundamentals.
• Project management experience, ideally involving automation, systems implementations, or process improvements.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, collaborative management role.

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