Shared Services Manager - AP/AR

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Job Title
Shared Services Manager - AP/AR

Responsible for directing and coordinating all US activities in payments to suppliers and collections from customers, in addition to monitoring of CoorsTek, Inc.'s worldwide accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• This role will play a key role in the strategic implementation and build-out of SAP for AP & AR functions.
• Interpret and enforce global A/R credit policy for customer hold releases and credit limits, escalating as necessary for proper approval.
• Independently manage activities of US accounts receivable personnel ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all credit, cash receipts, and collections activities.
• Perform higher functions of accounts receivable such as approving or rejecting open accounts for customers; establishing credit limits on customer accounts and handling special credit arrangements based on internal policy; reviewing collection reports and evaluating delinquent accounts to ensure maximum efforts have been taken before assigning debt status to account.
• Develop, establish, maintain, and ensure consistent application of A/P processes and procedures such as A/P manuals, 1099's processes, ACH transfers, A/P department metrics, etcetera.
• Independently manage activities of US accounts payable personnel ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all invoices, 3-way matching, cost variance review, disbursement transactions, monthly closing process, vendor dispute resolution, review of daily unmatched receipts, and company purchasing card program.
• Develop a highly skilled and well-trained staff through training and mentoring to ensure the efficient and effective management of all A/P and A/R functions, with the ability to support a rapid-growth company.
• Assist in developing and implementing strengthened internal control policies and procedures (both systematic and user functional to ensure data integrity and safeguarding of assets), while minimizing manual effort to ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization of AP/AR processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions (for example - SAP enhancements, e-invoicing) to improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
• Responsible for driving cohesive cross-functional approach to the team and its interaction with customers, internal and external.
• Management responsibilities include participating in hiring process, career development of staff, preparing and administering on-time delivery of performance reviews, enforcing attendance and work rules uniformly, and recommending and participating when counseling or discipline is required in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Provide required data, reports, and documentation for internal and external audits.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 10 years' experience in field.

• SAP Experience highly preferred.
• Experience with QAD and Business Analyzer reporting preferred but not required.
• Must be self-motivated, exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail, as well as excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform tasks utilizing effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated/self-directed individual willing to take initiative required.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Experience leading finance process improvement or automation initiatives within AP/AR, including hands-on involvement with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and digital tools.