Overview

The Manager of Accounting Operations will oversee vendor-related processes across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This role is responsible for driving vendor governance, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls. This position will serve as a key partner to internal stakeholders and external vendors, focusing on vendor statement reconciliation, issue resolution, and strengthening operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong passion for process improvement, policy development, and building structured, scalable accounting operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
• Lead third-party governance efforts across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor statement reconciliation and discrepancy resolution
• Establish, maintain, and enforce policies, procedures, and controls related to vendor management and accounting operations
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues, improve communication, and ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across AR/AP workflows
• Analyze vendor activity, payment trends, and reconciliation data to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain reporting and metrics to monitor vendor performance and process effectiveness
• Support month-end close activities related to vendor accounts, including reconciliations and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls
• Collaborate with Finance leadership on governance frameworks, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with system enhancements, automation opportunities, and workflow optimization
• Provide guidance and support to AR/AP teams on vendor-related processes and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or accounting-related roles
• Strong understanding of vendor management, reconciliations, and accounting processes
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, policy development, or governance-focused work
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with vendor AR/AP teams and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in retail or multi-location environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems (D365, SAP, or similar)
• Experience with vendor statement reconciliation and high-volume AP environments
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit processes
• Experience with automation tools or process optimization initiatives

Cavender’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Cavender’s will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at (888) 361 – 2555 or visit your nearest Cavender’s store.