Accounting Operations Manager

HUS Heidelberg USA, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Life insurance

Vacation, Sick and Personal Time Off

12 company holidays

4 floating holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg USA is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to lead AR and AP teams, drive KPI performance, and optimize cash collection and vendor payments in a high-volume environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting, 7–10 years of leadership, and strong SAP/ERP skills.

Located in Marietta, GA, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on process improvement. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Sales, and Service to manage credit risk, terms, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience leading AP/AR teams and processes.
• Experience in a high-volume environment with revenues of $400MM+.
• Prior experience in a sales/service unit within logistics/distribution/manufacturing preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP/ERP experience required.
• Ability to partner with operational and commercial units.

Responsibilities

• Manage AR and AP teams, including offshore staff, and guide daily tasks.
• Maintain KPIs for timely payments, collections, and bad debt reserves.
• Oversee customer terms, credit risk, and order releases based on credit.
• Provide reports to department heads to aid collections and payments.
• Coordinate with third-party providers to ensure workflow.

Skills

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Credit risk management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Who are we: Heidelberg USA is a reliable and highly innovative partner to the printing industry. Our brand has been synonymous with quality and future viability for more than 170 years. This means that we are a company with a long tradition, but at the same time we help define the future trends in our industry thanks to state-of-the-art technologies and innovative business ideas. We are dedicated to our equipment, our technology, our associates, and our customers. Come join the team! Are you looking for a challenge? That's what we offer!

Accounting Operations Manager Position Overview: The Accounting Operations Manager is responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions and team members. The position manages departmental/company key performance indicators of accuracy, timeliness of vendor payments and customer collections while providing guidance to direct reports. The manager will identify areas of process improvement, own escalated customer collection topics, and support the team in daily operational needs. Utilize independent thinking and the ability to successfully manage high-performing teams.

What You Will Do

• Manage the AR and AP teams (including offshore employees) while guiding on daily tasks, report-outs, escalating issues across department heads for resolution.
• Maintain KPI levels for all areas defined by the manager and organizational requirements to include: Timely/accurate payments to vendors while leveraging payment terms, collecting customer payments, managing bad debts and bad debt reserve.
• Oversee customer terms, bankruptcy filing, release of orders based on credit terms/customer standing, make the proper decisions to reduce company risk and communicate concerns to Product Management, Sales, and Service where necessary.
• Manage process standards based on global strategy creating team buy-in to support implementation.
• Provide actionable information and reporting to various department heads to help facilitate timely collections, payments, and bring light to any concerns regarding the aforementioned.
• Work with 3rd party provider to ensure consistent workflow.
• Oversee customer and vendor setup to ensure timely and accurate data within the ERP.
• Oversee and/or complete necessary reports, reconciliations to ensure internal controls and protection of financial data and satisfy audit requirements.
• Manage expense portal ensuring employees follow the expense policy guidelines, changes to the portal, and IRS per diem limits.
• Manage allocation of team responsibilities including hiring team members for replacements when necessary.
• Own and manage department policies and procedures while publishing any necessary documents to departments, on the intranet, or across the company.

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.

Experience

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+.

Prior experience in a sales/service unit within the logistics/distribution/manufacturing industry preferred.

Technical & Functional Skills

Excel (Vlookups, pivot tables, sumifs) SAP experience preferred; ERP experience required. Understanding of credit risk profiles, and credit tools to evaluate risk, and bad debt management.

Leadership & Business Partnership

Proven ability to partner with operational and commercial business units of various levels to leverage needs for success of the department and company. Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. Ability to influence decision-making. Experience facilitating cross‑functional initiatives and process improvements.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail with strong business acumen.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Continuous improvement experience preferred. Experience in international finance environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage eligibility from day 1
• Short- and long-term disability coverage offered
• 401 (K) plan with employer match
• Life insurance coverage offered
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time Off offered
• 12 company holidays
• 4 floating holidays

Salary: $110,000-$130,000

Location: Marietta, GA

ADA: Heidelberg will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA: Heidelberg provides a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act. Heidelberg examines workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standards. Heidelberg ensures employees have and use safe tools and equipment; and properly maintain such equipment.

EEO/AA Statement: Heidelberg is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Heidelberg are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, creed, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Heidelberg will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: Heidelberg will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Good to know: Rarely are there candidates who fulfill all requirements 100%. Even if you don't fulfill all requirements, we look forward to receiving your application in any case.

HEIDELBERG is a company with a lively history - for over 175 years, we have combined innovation and tradition. We believe that we can shape our future. If we pull together, we will collectively turn our vision of the future into reality. We are looking for future employees who will actively shape the HEIDELBERG of tomorrow with us as part of the team. We are seeking individuals who can turn ideas into concepts and concepts into reality. If you are someone who doesn't just talk about change but also actively implements initiatives and wants to work as part of a team, then join us in actively creating a sustainably successful future. We value people who take matters into their own hands and accompany others along the journey. With us, you can leverage your skills and further develop and utilize your potential through personal development programs. Your compensation at HEIDELBERG will be attractive, your working environment modern, and your social benefits excellent.

This year, we proudly celebrate 175 years of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. Our rich tradition is defined by the dedication and hard work of our employees. Their commitment to customer focus, innovation, engineering excellence, and manufacturing quality has shaped our history. Explore our illustrated timeline-a journey through a legacy built by the vision, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence of our team members. Join us and become part of our journey towards continued success and innovation.

HEIDELBERG, the world leader in sheetfed offset printing, has been a reliable partner with high innovation power for the global printing industry for over 175 years. We aim to grow in our established market segments and explore new business areas. Our motivated and competent teams are a key factor for our future success. HEIDELBERG's values are deeply rooted in our tradition and oriented towards a common future in our culture guiding principles. Diversity is a critical success factor for our future, and we aim to further promote it within our company.