AP/AR Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organization as an AP/AR Manager . This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on overseeing and improving Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, resolving complex financial issues, and driving solutions across the organization. The position will work closely with a shared services team responsible for day-to-day processing, serving as the primary point of escalation for issues that require investigation, coordination, and resolution.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can take ownership, push for answers, and work cross-functionally to improve processes and ensure timely resolution of issues. While the role provides oversight of both AP and AR functions, the primary focus will be Accounts Payable in a high-volume environment processing approximately 1,500 invoices per week. Automotive manufacturing experience and familiarity with resale processes are highly valued. The position will also support cash management and other light treasury activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes managed by an offshore shared services team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely resolution of issues.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP/AR issues, investigating problems and driving them through to resolution.
• Focus on resolving high-volume Accounts Payable challenges, including invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and process-related exceptions.
• Partner with the shared services team and internal departments to identify root causes, resolve recurring issues, and improve overall processes.
• Work cross-functionally with teams across the organization to obtain information, address outstanding issues, and keep financial processes moving forward.
• Monitor AP/AR workflows and identify opportunities to improve controls, accuracy, efficiency, and communication.
• Support and help manage the resale process, including researching and resolving related billing, invoicing, and payment issues.
• Assist with light treasury responsibilities, including cash management and related financial activities.
• Utilize ERP and financial systems to research transactions, analyze data, and support process improvements.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and shared services personnel to ensure accountability and consistent execution.

Requirements And Desired Experience

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a combined AP/AR role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required; automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with automotive resale processes is highly desirable.
• Experience working with shared services teams or offshore accounting operations is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive solutions.
• Proactive, assertive personality with the confidence to follow up, challenge processes when necessary, and push issues toward resolution.
• ERP system experience required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, strongly preferred.
• Experience with treasury management systems such as Ripple or G-Treasury is a plus.
• OneStream experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; significant relevant AP/AR experience may substitute for a degree.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Compensation (DOE): $80,000 – $100,000 annually.