Program Manager - AP/AR Lead

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Program Manager, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Lead to serve as the manager's primary operational support resource. You will coordinate AP/AR activities, support approval groups, drive process improvements and guide staff to ensure compliant, efficient administration across the organization.

The role emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and exceptional customer service with a focus on AP/AR functions within the Finance Department.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable or general accounting operations with appropriate education requirements.
• Combination options: high school diploma with 8+ years, associate degree with 6+ years, bachelor's degree or higher with 4+ years.
• Promotes consistent processes, continuous improvement and customer service across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and coordinate assigned operational activities for AP/AR.
• Support AP approval groups and assist with process improvements.
• Guide staff on day-to-day operational matters to ensure accurate and compliant administration of AP/AR.

Skills

AP/AR Lead

Process improvement

Staff guidance

Operational excellence

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Administration degree

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area providing essential services to our region: transportation, wastewater collection and treatment, growth and development of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regional park systems.

The Council’s Finance Department provides agency-wide financial, administrative, and operational services including accounting, financial reporting, payroll, Council operating and capital budget, risk management, and treasury functions.

The Program Manager, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Lead serves as the manager's primary operational support resource by providing technical expertise, coordinating assigned operational activities, assisting with AP approval groups, supporting process improvements, and guiding staff on day-to-day operational matters. This position helps ensure the efficient, accurate, and compliant administration of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while promoting consistency, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service across the organization.

Any of the following combinations of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting operations, and completed education (degree field of study in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field):

• A high school diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience.
• An associate degree with six (6) years of experience.
• A bachelor's degree or higher with four (4) years of experience.

Salary Range: $88,566.40 - $143,707.20 Annually