Senior Accounting Manager

LHH is excited to partner with our Lafayette-based manufacturing client in their search for a qualified Senior Accounting Manager to add to their team. The Senior Accounting Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the full cycle of accounts payable and credit management processes. This individual ensures the integrity of financial operations, manages vendor relationships, drives process improvements, and safeguards the company's credit risk exposure.

This position offers tremendous career growth opportunity and competitive compensation/benefits/PTO in addition to a great culture!

• Lead and manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Implement process improvements to optimize payment cycles and minimize errors.
• Develop and enforce credit policies and procedures to minimize risk and improve cash flow.
• Manage collections and aged receivables to ensure timely payment and reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP specialists and credit analysts.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor AP and credit health.
• Assist in audits (internal and external) and ensure compliance with SOX or other applicable standards.
• Drive systems enhancements and help implement finance technology tools (e.g., ERP, automation platforms).
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of AP/AR systems and software, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 10+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit management or financial risk management; plus 3+ years in a management position with direct reports.
• Industry experience with manufacturing organizations greater than 1 billion dollars in revenue. CPG or food and beverage preferred.
• Proficient in ERP systems,;
  Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, organizational, and communication skills are crucial for success in this role

If you are a qualified candidate and interested in confidentially exploring this career opportunity, please contact Angie Moller at  If this position is not suited for you but you are interested in exploring other accounting/finance positions in/or around the Lafayette, IN and surrounding markets, please contact us.