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Korn Ferry · 3 weeks ago

Accounting Manager (AR, AP, and Treasury)

Sandy Springs, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

6+ years exp

Korn Ferry is a leading provider of fire protection and life safety solutions, and they are seeking an Operational Accounting Manager to oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This role involves managing a team, ensuring efficient accounting operations, and supporting cash management and treasury activities.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop a team of ~6 accounting professionals, including 1 Lead AP Accountant and 1 Lead AR Accountant

Oversee daily AP and AR operations, ensuring timely, accurate processing of transactions, reconciliations, and reporting

Develop, implement, and enforce standardized processes, procedures, and internal controls within AP, AR, and cash management functions

Monitor aging, analyze trends, and drive improvements in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), and other KPI metrics

Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Sales, Procurement) to resolve billing, collection, payment, and vendor issues

Support treasury-related activities, including daily cash positioning, cash flow monitoring, and short-term liquidity planning

Coordinate with banking partners and finance leadership to manage bank accounts, cash transfers, and timely disbursements

Maintain cash flow forecasts and escalate issues or opportunities to improve working capital

Ensure compliance with treasury policies, internal controls, and cash handling procedures

Facilitate month-end and period-end cash schedule reporting, including reconciliations

Assist with year-end closing activities and help prepare schedules/workpapers for the annual external audit

Help document and improve financial operating procedures to enhance audit readiness

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and system enhancements for scalability and improved accuracy

Prepare and present regular operational metrics, analysis, and actionable insights to finance leadership

Assist with external audits and support preparation of schedules and documentation for AP/AR and cash accounts

Ensure proper accounting treatment and documentation for collections, payments, adjustments, and cut-offs

Qualification

AP/AR operationsCash managementFinancial process optimizationAccounting systemsMicrosoft ExcelTeam leadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

6+ years of accounting experience with progressive leadership responsibilities

Strong background in AP/AR operations, cash management, and financial process optimization

Proven team leadership and staff development skills

Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across stakeholders

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, Oracle) and treasury/cash forecasting tools

Prior experience in service-based or multi-location operations is a plus

Company

Korn Ferry

Glassdoor3.5

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance.

Founded in 1969

Los Angeles, CA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.kornferry.com

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