Senior Manager Accounting - AR & Treasury

GEODIS; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rain app salary access

FirstStop Health telemedical

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Career development

Employee discounts

Wellness/app perks

Daycare discount

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS in Brentwood, TN seeks a Senior AR & Treasury Accounting Manager to lead AR, oversee cash applications and close processes, and partner across Treasury, Finance and Operations to optimize working capital. You will manage the AR team, implement SOX controls, and drive process improvements with data analytics.

This hybrid role requires a BS in Accounting, 6+ years of accounting/AR experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive AR accounting experience.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/AR system experience; Great Plains a plus.
• Experience with digital payment solutions and collection tools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the AR team, including hiring and coaching.
• Ensure AR transactions comply with policies, SOX, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, and Operations on cash management strategies.
• Improve working capital metrics and cash flow visibility.
• Oversee AR reporting, cash applications, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Resolve escalated billing, collections, and payment issues.
• Drive automation and digital payment solutions.
• Manage W9 collection and onboarding of new customers to Great Plains.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

Great Plains

ERP systems

Get Paid

Digital payments

Job description

Senior AR & Treasury Accounting Manager

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third‑party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.

Summary

The Senior Manager, Accounting – AR & Treasury is responsible for leading the accounts receivable function, managing personnel, and driving operational excellence in collections and cash applications. This role ensures compliance, foster process improvement, and collaborates across departments to optimize AR performance and support organizational goals

Your role on the team:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the AR team, including hiring, training, coaching, and succession planning
• Ensure AR transactions comply with company policies, SOX requirements, and regulatory standards
• Partner with Treasury, Finance, and Operations to lead the development and execution of cash management strategies, improving cash flow visibility, forecasting accuracy, and overall working capital performance through data-driven insights
• Analyze and drive improvements in working capital metrics (AR aging, DSO, cash conversion), identifying opportunities to optimize processes, reduce outstanding balances, and enhance end-to-end cash efficiency.
• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve AR processes, procedures, controls, and work prioritization
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly AR reporting, cash applications, reconciliations, and close activities
• Resolve escalated customer and internal stakeholder issues related to billing, collections, and payments
• Leverage data analytics and AR systems to drive insights and improve decision‑making
• Collaborate with Treasury, Legal, IT, Sales, and Operations to resolve issues and optimize AR workflows
• Manage W9 collection and validation for multiple entities
• Oversee new customer onboarding and integration processes to Great Plains
• Monitor and mitigate AR-related risks, including credit exposure, fraud, and data integrity
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and digital payment solutions
• Approve AR-related check requests (primarily for refunds) and record bankruptcy notifications as received
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the team
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Percentage of current accounts receivable
• Accuracy and timeliness of cash application
• Timeliness and accuracy of month-end close
• Process improvement initiatives completed
• Team development, cross‑training, and retention

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; a degree in Finance or a related field may be considered if accompanied by substantial accounting experience
• MBA/CPA preferred, not required; relevant experience may substitute
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting or accounts receivable experience
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of ERP and AR systems (Great Plains experience a plus; flexibility with unique/homegrown systems valued)
• Experience with digital payment solutions, automation tools, or system integrations preferred
• Experience with collection tools (e.g., Get Paid) is a bonus, but not required
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!