Sr. Manager Finance Shared Services

Are you an experienced finance leader passionate about operational excellence, automation, and cross-functional partnership? As the Sr. Manager of Finance Shared Services, you will oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit, and T&E functions across a global, multi-entity organization. You’ll lead process optimization across Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash, champion system innovation, and drive compliance and performance through service-level agreements and KPI discipline. This role offers the opportunity to modernize financial operations while developing a high-performing, customer-focused team.

• Oversee daily finance operations across AP, AR, Credit, and T&E. Lead shared services for a global manufacturing environment, ensuring efficient and accurate processing.
• Partner cross-functionally with key leaders. Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Treasury, and Accounting to improve transaction flows and financial record integrity.
• Drive service excellence through KPIs and SLAs. Define performance expectations and create a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team. Manage 3 direct reports and provide mentorship, feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Lead monthly reporting and commentary. Provide variance analysis on AR, AP, and customer deposits relative to forecast, plan, and prior year.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance. Serve as audit liaison and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and SOPs.
• Protect data integrity and enforce governance. Oversee customer/vendor master data and segregation of duties protocols.
• Create and execute a finance technology roadmap. Leverage lean principles and automation to streamline end-to-end processes.
• Collaborate with IT to improve ERP utilization. Enhance Oracle systems, OCR, and workflow tools to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives. Provide project and change management for enterprise finance and system transformation efforts.
• Typical/expected % of overnight travel: 1 week per quarter of travel expected

• Experience. 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance. Including at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing AR/AP operations.
• Education.
  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. A strong academic foundation from an accredited institution.
• Ability to commute to the Owatonna office 2–3 times per week. Candidates living in or near Owatonna strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and cash flow. Including compliance with tax, 1099, and global payment requirements.
• Experience in a multi-entity, shared services, or global environment. With the ability to scale processes and standardize operations.
• Expertise in Oracle Financials (Fusion or EBS). And knowledge of AP/AR tools such as OCR and automated workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset and strategic thinking. Able to manage details while staying focused on big-picture priorities.
• Advanced Excel and strong systems proficiency. With the ability to optimize financial technology to drive results.

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
• We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
• We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays.
  * For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
• We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
• We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $135,000 to $145,000 with annual bonus eligibility.