Shoe Carnival, Inc. · 2 days ago
Manager, Accounting Operations
Fort Mill, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expShoe Carnival, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest family footwear retailers, and they are seeking a Manager, Accounting Operations to lead day-to-day accounting activities. This role involves overseeing accounts payable, inventory accounting, cash operations, and sales audit while managing a team and driving process improvements.
FashionRetail
Hiring Manager
Stacey Lloyd, SHRM-CP, PHR
Responsibilities
Oversee accounts payable operations processing 21,000+ invoices monthly, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments
Manage retail inventory accounting including shrink reserves, FIFO cost flow, markdowns, and cost capitalization
Direct cash operations including daily sales posting, bank reconciliations, and cash position reporting
Oversee sales audit function ensuring accurate revenue recognition, timely resolution of discrepancies, and billing and collection of receivables
Lead month-end close activities for AP, inventory, cash, and revenue areas—owning the close calendar for your functions
Supervise, develop, and mentor an initial team of three accountants and seven clerks across four functional areas
Maintain strong vendor relationships, resolve payment disputes, and manage vendor inquiries
Partner with the buying, merchandising, and supply chain teams to navigate and resolve issues
Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures for operational areas
Support treasury operations including cash forecasting, banking relationships, and covenant compliance
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives—particularly AP automation implementation and optimization
Support acquisition integration by onboarding acquired entities' AP, inventory, and cash processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of accounting experience with 3+ years in a supervisory or management role
Strong accounts payable, inventory accounting, and cash management experience
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of accounting professionals
Track record of process improvement and driving operational efficiency
Preferred
Retail industry experience strongly preferred; understanding of retail cycles and store operations
Experience with AP automation platforms (Stampli, BILL, Tipalti, or similar) and ERP systems preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Shoe Carnival, Inc.
Shoe Carnival is one of the nation’s largest family footwear retailers with its own brand of style.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
C
Clifton Sifford
Vice Chairman/ CEO
Mark J. Worden
President & Chief Executive Officer, Board Director
Recent News
2025-12-13
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