Cash Application Manager: Lead Automation & Cash Flow

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Pension

401(k) with Company matching

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

Employee Life Insurance

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Cash Application to lead end-to-end cash application operations, ensuring accurate and timely payment application and maintaining strong internal controls.

You will manage a team of cash application professionals, partner across Finance, Sales, and Information Services to drive automation, develop KPIs, and improve working capital performance. You will develop executive reporting, coach talent, and foster a culture of continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive AR or Cash Application experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Solid understanding of lockbox, ACH, wire, and other electronic payment processes, internal controls, and core accounting principles.
• Experience using ERP systems and cash application automation technology, preferably HighRadius.
• Ability to drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis, identify trends, and turn data into action.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across functions.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills, including building KPIs and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end cash application operations, ensuring customer payments are applied accurately, timely, and in accordance with established controls and procedures.
• Lead a team of cash application specialists, setting priorities, managing workload, and driving accountability for performance and service-level expectations.
• Drive the reduction of unapplied cash through proactive monitoring, root cause analysis, and targeted resolution plans.
• Manage month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and related reporting requirements.
• Maintain effective controls, procedures, and documentation in support of internal and external audit requirements.
• Develop, coach, and retain talent while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Develop and deliver executive reporting and operational analytics that provide visibility into KPIs, cash trends, process effectiveness, and team performance.
• Initiate continuous improvement efforts focused on automation, standardization, and efficiency across the cash application function.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

HighRadius

Job description

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Cash Application to lead end-to-end cash application operations, ensuring accurate and timely payment application and maintaining strong internal controls.

You will manage a team of cash application professionals, partner across Finance, Sales, and Information Services to drive automation, develop KPIs, and improve working capital performance. You will develop executive reporting, coach talent, and foster a culture of continuous improvement,