Job Information
Flynn Restaurant Group Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in Independence, Ohio
Position Description
Reporting to the Senior Director, of Accounting Operations, the Senior Manager, a key financial leader and business partner, oversees the execution and direction of three (3) functionalities: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and DSP (3rd Party food delivery). This role manages and directs a team of approximately 14 associates, including 5 direct reports (2 supervisors and 3 accountants). Ensuring high-quality performance, processing, and superior customer responsiveness/satisfaction. As a key accounting leader, this position must be process and control-driven, able to prioritize, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and proactively address the needs of the business. Highly organized and has the ability to manage projects within set deadlines, meet weekly and month-end close deadlines, and ensure the smooth operation of the AP/AR and DSP teams. This will be key as well as ongoing cooperation with other departments and various internal and external stakeholders.
Essential responsibilities will include:
Develop, maintain, motivate, discipline, communicate job expectations, and articulate an organizational culture consistent with company mission and values.
Continually evaluate team performance through regular one-on-one meetings, annual reviews, and reviewing department metrics as well as providing regular feedback and instruction to the team as needed.
Manage and mentor a large team with professionalism and skills to guide, motivate, communicate, and hold the team accountable.
Develop AP/AR performance standard measurements, monthly tracking and reporting of key metrics, organize a team for success, integrate collaborative and customer service-oriented behaviors, and control efficient and effective AP/AR practices within our business culture.
Oversee AP and AR month-end close activities including account analysis, accrual reporting, reviewing journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Develop, prepare, and present monthly reporting for senior management to address areas of opportunity.
Manage the Company’s Travel, Expense, and PCard programs, systems, and related processes.
Oversight of approvals and processing of weekly/monthly expense reports and purchasing card statements ensuring compliance with company policy.
Oversee the administration of the Concur T&E and PCard system.
Achieve efficient cash collection and payment metrics while optimizing cash flow.
Implement strategic process improvements aimed at improving Accounts Receivable processes, lowering AR past due, and improving cash collections
Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, monitoring customer accounts, and collections, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain a healthy cash flow.
Manage DSP (3rd party food delivery service) reconciliation process to ensure timely and accurate settlement/receipt of funds from 3rd party vendors.
Oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable Processing team. Hands-on approach to ensuring that all daily payments, invoice processing, and AP help desk emails/calls are handled appropriately.
Work cross-functionally to improve day-to-day processes and drive change within the AP department to continually improve efficiencies and accuracy.
Interact professionally and collaboratively with leadership and other departments to manage invoice dispute resolution, obtaining approvals and special projects.
Develop, document, and review AP department procedures. Provide recommendations and implementation methods or procedures to improve the efficiency of the AP functions.
Own the invoice and payment processes/cycles within the Source to Pay platform.
Be a strategic partner with procurement, business areas, and supplier community in the Source to Pay process.
Responsible for managing the company’s DPO improvement initiative through reporting, analysis, and development of key strategies around ePayables, Cash discounts, and payment term optimization.
Act as project lead and implementation manager on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and DSP initiatives.
Drives leadership from within the team for change recommendations and implementation methods or procedures to improve the efficiency of the functions.
Develops, implements, and educates employees and management on new and/or updated policies and procedures.
Leads other projects and initiatives as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field mandatory.
Seven or more years of accounting experience with proven track record of success.
5 or more years of management experience required.
Strong working knowledge of accounting ERP and other operational support software such as SAP, Concur, Coupa and Power BI.
Proven knowledge in accounting principles, practices and compliances.
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Superb research skills and knowledge in laws affecting financial operations.
Ability to analyze accounting records and adopt methods needed to solve accounting problems.
Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills.
Exceptional planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Detail oriented with refined planning and organizing abilities.
Why Work for Flynn?
Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees.
We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
PC/Laptop Purchase Assistance
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On-Site Café
FUN Work Environment!
The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer