Cash Application Manager

12 month contract with possible extension

The Manager of Cash Application will lead the global Cash Application team and ensure timely, accurate application of customer payments while supporting initiatives to streamline cash operations. This role requires strong process expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to design and implement automated solutions in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.

• Lead and mentor a global cash application team responsible for customer payment processing (ACH, wire, check, lockbox, misc. and non-AR payments).
• Oversee daily cash posting, payment reconciliation, and bank interface monitoring.
• Ensure customer receipts are applied accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy.
• Manage unapplied and unidentified cash, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Revenue, Treasury, Collections, Accounting, IT, and Finance Systems to ensure accurate AR balances and smooth cash flow.
• Support monthly and quarterly cash forecasting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with SOX, audit, and accounting standards.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor cash application performance.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities, including OCR, AI matching, RPA, and ERP enhancements.
• Support ERP upgrades, bank integrations, system migrations, and process documentation.
• Manage month-end close activities related to cash application and reconciliations.
• Serve as escalation point for complex payment and reconciliation issues.
• Prepare journal entries, intercompany adjustments, and support ad hoc projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable or Cash Application experience, including at least 1 year in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of cash management, payment processing, and reconciliation.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite), bank portals, lockbox operations, and bank file integrations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-entity, and multi-currency environments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; flexibility for extended hours during close periods.