Manager of Accounting Shared Services

Manager of Accounting Shared Services
Department
Finance / Accounting

Reports to
Controller

Location
Denton, TX

Overview
This role leads the company’s centralized accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and sales and use tax compliance. You will oversee day to day transaction processing, strengthen internal controls, standardize processes across multiple business units or locations, and help ensure financial operations run accurately and efficiently. This role is ideal for a strong accounting leader who can balance team management, process improvement, compliance, and cross functional partnership in a fast paced environment.

What you will do

Accounts payable leadership
• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, approvals, payment execution, and vendor reconciliation
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and payment terms
• Maintain strong internal controls and proper segregation of duties within the accounts payable function
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Lead initiatives to improve accounts payable efficiency and workflow

Accounts receivable leadership
• Oversee the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation
• Monitor aging reports and partner with sales and operations teams to resolve past due balances
• Establish and maintain effective credit and collection procedures
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of customer payments

Tax compliance
• Manage sales and use tax compliance across all applicable jurisdictions
• Oversee tax filings, payments, and reconciliations
• Monitor nexus requirements and changes in tax regulations
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors as needed
• Maintain documentation and support for tax audits

Shared services and process improvement
• Lead the development and standardization of accounting processes across the organization
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Implement best practices within shared services operations
• Ensure consistent procedures across multiple business units or locations

Team leadership
• Manage and mentor accounting staff within the shared services team
• Provide training, guidance, and performance management
• Establish departmental goals and monitor team performance metrics
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment

Financial controls and compliance
• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Assist with month end close processes related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax accounts
• Maintain documentation for financial controls and procedures

What success looks like
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processes run accurately, efficiently, and on time
• Sales and use tax filings, payments, and reconciliations are completed correctly and consistently
• Shared services processes are standardized across locations and business units
• Internal controls are followed and documentation is audit ready
• The team is well supported, accountable, and meeting performance expectations
• Process improvements drive stronger efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across accounting operations

What we are looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience
• 2 or more years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and indirect tax processes
• Experience in a multi entity or multi location environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and process improvement skills
• Excellent problem solving abilities and attention to detail
• Effective communication and cross functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Preferred qualifications
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Experience in shared services or centralized accounting environments
• Experience with sales and use tax compliance across multiple states

Equal Opportunity Employer
Group CBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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