Accounting Manager: Lead AP/AR, Automation & Growth

CFS

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 105,000

Full time

22 hours ago
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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

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.

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