Accounting Operations Manager in Nottingham, Pennsylvania at Herr's Foods

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Accounting Operations Manager position, that lives in a commutable distance to our Nottingham, PA team to join them on-site!

Job Summary:

The Manager, Accounting Operations is a key leader in Accounting responsible for the effective day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the companys transaction-based accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Master Data. This role plays an essential part in ensuring operational excellence, strong internal controls, timely and accurate processing, and a high level of service to internal and external business partners.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, the Manager, Accounting Operations is responsible for delivering consistent execution across core processes, maintaining data integrity, supporting working capital and vendor management objectives, and driving scalable, efficient processes that meet the needs of a growing business.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on people leader who can balance daily operational execution with team development and strategic thinking. This individual will bring strong process discipline, systems aptitude, and a continuous-improvement mindset, while partnering cross-functionally to identify and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, control, data quality, and business support.

The Manager, Accounting Operations will lead a team of 12 people providing direct oversight, coaching, and development while building a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement. The role is expected to work across functions to ensure processes and systems effectively support business operations.

Benefit (Details):

Herrs is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance, long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

Accounting Operations and Continuous Improvement

Team Supervision:

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee is expected to exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, preserve confidentially of all business information and data, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, respect the work environment and keep it as environmentally friendly as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. Reliable attendance and punctuality are also required. The employee is also expected to perform other related duties, special projects and functions as required from time to time.